The British-French singer, actress and style icon may have been known as the inspiration for the Birkin bag, but she was so much more.
Category: Handbags and Purses
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Jane Birkin, Singer, Actress and Fashion Inspiration, Dies at 76
She was a British-born “French icon” for years associated with the singer Serge Gainsbourg. In the U.S., she was known for lending her name to luxury handbags by Hermès.
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A 40-Foot Wedding Cake in the English Countryside
Plus: getaways to a Portuguese villa and Athens’s art hub, portraits of queer tenderness and more recommendations from T Magazine.
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MSCHF to Unveil Its Microscopic Handbag, a Speck-Size Tote
The Microscopic Handbag by MSCHF takes the tiny-purse trend to the extreme. To see it, you’ll need a microscope.
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How a Growing Resale Market Is Changing the Image of the Hermès Bag
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:As a growing resale market has made the brand’s handbags available to more people, some say the image that they convey depends on their condition.
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Gucci Gets Back in the Saddle
The New York Times – T Magazine:The fashion house revives an equestrian-inspired shoulder bag that debuted in 1981.
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Intricate Enamel Pieces From a Storied Indian Jewelry Family
The New York Times – Travel:Plus: new ranges of medjool dates, floral-print bags for men and more from T’s cultural compendium.
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Joan Mitchell Foundation Claims Vuitton Ads Infringe on Painter’s Copyright
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:The artist’s organization said it rejected requests from the fashion company to use the artworks in handbag ads, but the luxury brand used them anyway.
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How to Find a Fancy Vintage Purse
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:What’s a good deal? Where should you look?
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In T’s Spring Women’s Fashion These Clothes Were Made for Strutting
The New York Times – T Magazine:This season’s everyday fashion was crafted not for lounging, T’s editor in chief writes, but for making a vibrant re-emergence.