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The Best Handbag Brands To Have On Your Radar
It pays to be clued up on the best handbag brands. Not least because they are more affordable, but because its more fun shopping from rising labels. And, let's face it, as pretty as they are, the OG designer accessories feel both totally of reach and reality for us mere mortals (the price of Chanel bags has tripled since the pandemic, according to the Handbag Clinic). So in 2023, during a cost of living crisis, these kind of investment purchases are just that – big investments.
These Are The Designer Bags You Should Be Investing In
We often talk about 'investment pieces', the things that will supposedly see you through a lifetime of wardrobe crises. But, when it comes to fashion, knowing what to 'invest' in, when, and why can be something of a minefield. For us, looking at the resale value of items plays a big factor (circular fashion is where it's at after all), alongside how much joy the item brings you, its history, quality, longevity and, of course, beauty.
The Extremely Opulent Luxury Gift Guide
From the treasure trove that is Net-A-Porter to the luxury delights living on both Liberty and Selfridges, we've trawled the depths of opulence to bring you the best luxury gifts for her. Whether it's a gift for her birthday, an anniversary, summer shenanigans or no darn reason at all.
Reality Check: Are Body Chains Really Back?
Celebrities are running out of body parts on which to display their diamonds. It isn’t the first time we’ve witnessed such an A-list conundrum: remember Madonna’s 24kt frosted grills, Katy Perry’s diamond tooth gem, and Rihanna’s million-dollar toe ring? Me too.
Why The Tennis Necklace Is The Hottest Piece Of Jewellery To Invest In Right Now
Few pieces of jewellery make quite as strong a statement as the tennis bracelet. That single row of diamonds glistening away on someone's wrist not only oozes timeless elegance, but also acts as the ultimate status symbol thanks to one incredibly hefty price tag – it is a string of multiple, identical, ultra-precious stones after all. As such, this classic piece of jewellery has largely been reserved for old-world ladies of leisure, glitzy country-club mums and dynastic trust-fund babies.
