Ever heard of The Row’s Margaux tote? Of course you have! But if you haven’t, then consider this your basic introduction to a bag that may rival the Birkin in status years from now. Ask Google, and you’ll quickly realise that everyone has an opinion on what makes a bag a true luxury item an…
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The New Birkin 3-in-1 is all the Bag You need for Work, Play and Life
You already know the history of the Birkin and how Hermès came about the name. And while you may not necessarily be bothered about the exact details of its incredibly high price point, you know for a fact that it is a highly coveted bag, and one you would love to grace your closet and […]<…
Birkins, Timepieces or Wines: Which is the Current Top Luxury Asset?
If you said Birkins or mentioned timepieces, you’re wrong. Wines have overtaken Hermès handbags and rare whiskey to dominate the alternative investment table, according to a recent Luxury Investment Index (Q2 2021) from Knight Frank. While it may or may not have anything to do with the lockdown w…
American Rapper Offset Probably Took our Advice on Birkin Bags.
On Wednesday, American rapper and songwriter, Offset, literally set social media ablaze when he gave his daughter, Kulture, a pink Birkin purse for her 2nd birthday. It is the year 2020 where everyone has an opinion and is not afraid to express it, and so, it was no surprise that the rapper and h…
Birkin Bags as Currency During COVID-19
High-ticket items like Birkin bags and Rolex watches are often seen as barometers for the luxury business. However, how each is being perceived during this crisis couldn’t be different. Throughout the COVID-19 outbreak, reports have shown that the secondary-market prices for Birkin bags have gone…
Top 10 Interesting Facts on the Hermes Birkin Bags
How much do you really know about the Birkin bag? The Hermès Birkin has legions of fans, but there’s still a lot to learn about the world’s best loved luxury handbag. Are they really as rare as Hermès wants us to believe? Where was this piece of fashion history born? Which colors are the most [&h…
CEO Says The Rolex is Not A Luxury Investement. The Market says Otherwise
In a recent interview, Rolex CEO, Jean-Frédéric Dufour, declared, after it was pointed out to him that a while back, ‘watches were seen more as an investment than a dream,’ that he does not “like it when people compare watches to stocks. It sends the wrong message and is dangerous. We make produc…
Luxury is Becoming Increasingly Exclusive. And Hyper-personalised
It is impossible to have a definitive definition of the word, luxury, but a consensus exists: to be considered luxury, a product or service must be exclusive, emotive, and expensive, amongst other things. For the 0.1% today, however, these are not enough. Current trends indicate that the ultra-r…
The Woodwork on the Newly-Commissioned Rolls Royce Arcadia Took 8000 Hours. Why?
Rolls Royce has lifted the lid off its latest product – a one-off bespoke creation from its coachbuild unit called the Arcadia Droptail. The Arcadia is undoubtedly a beautiful car, both inside and out. And although there is no mention of the powertrain of this exquisite beauty, we can only guess …
Unable to get Your Fave Hermès Kelly Bag? That is set to change Soon
We are only in Q1 of 2023, but Hermès looks like it is having a great year. According to recent reports, the international market value of the French luxury brand has now surpassed €200 billion, making it the second most valuable luxury brand after LVMH. Simply put, Hermès products, like the Kel…