Edie Parker’s line of bespoke clutch handbags have become trendy with many celebrities such as Jessica Alba, Sofia Vergara, and Paris and Nicky Hilton because clients can customize them with their first names, initials, catchphrases, or designs of their choice. The bags have become popular with several high-end retailers, including Holts, Barneys New York, and […]

Matthew Rubinger, who was the resident expert on Hermes handbags at Heritage Auctions, recently left his post for a similar position at rival auction house Christie’s. Heritage has filed a lawsuit, alleging that Rubinger violated his contract and stole trade secrets. The suit seeks $60 million in damages and lost profits from Christie’s, Rubinger, and […]

In a break with tradition, Coach will begin selling handbags at a discount in its North American stores. It was one of the few fashion and luxury brands that had refused to offer sales at its U.S. stores. Coach will reduce prices on some end-of-season and discontinued handbags by 30 to 50 percent. The handbags […]

Caoilionn Hurley, an Irish accountant working in London, found that she could not fit her heels in any of her handbags. She believed that many other women likely had the same problem and wanted to find a solution. Hurley spoke to several handbag manufacturers and asked them to create a high-end leather handbag big enough […]