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Why shop the Balenciaga ‘The City’ bag?

Why Shop The Balenciaga The City Bag?

The iconic Balenciaga ‘The City’ bag, also known as ‘Motorcycle’ bag, is a popular piece that we see more and more on the streets and with celebrities these days and we get why.

The bag was first introduced in 2001 and almost never made it to retail. The Balenciaga fashion house originally only approved the production of 25 sample pieces, which were sent exclusively to fashion editors and models. Kate Moss declared ‘The City’ her favorite, and the rest became history…

Vintage pieces: Chanel Classic flap bag

Chanel Classic Flap Bag

The Classic Chanel Flap Bag is one of the most iconic and sought-after handbags in the fashion world. Created by legendary fashion designer Coco Chanel in the 1950s, the bag has become a symbol of timeless elegance and luxury.

Vintage Chanel Classic Flap Bags are more popular than the new versions, as they offer a glimpse into the rich history and timeless design of the iconic handbag. One of the most desirable vintage versions of the bag is the 1980s version, which features a gold chain strap and a smaller interlocking CC logo.

The History of Chanel

The history of Chanel

Chanel is a luxury fashion house that has been defining style and elegance for over a century. The brand was founded by Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel in 1910, and has since become one of the most recognizable and sought-after names in the fashion industry.

Gabrielle Chanel started her fashion career as a hat maker, but quickly expanded into designing and selling clothes. She revolutionized women’s fashion by introducing comfortable, practical clothing that was both chic and wearable. She famously said, “Fashion fades, only style remains the same.”

Vintage pieces: The Louis Vuitton Croissant

Blog vintage Louis Vuitton Croissant bag

The IT bag of the moment: The Vintage Louis Vuitton Croissant bag. Seen by no other than Bella Hadid, Matilda Djerf and Monica Geuze. That’s why you might recognise this beauty. The Croissant bag was first introduced around the 2000’s but is now more popular than ever. It is one of the most requested bags for us to search for our clients. The name of the bag; LV Croissant, has all to do with the croissant or half-moon shaped look.

Vintage pieces: The Louis Vuitton Saint Cloud

Vintage Louis Vuitton Saint Cloud

If you ask any vintage Louis Vuitton lover what a good example of a vintage beauty from the luxury house is, you will guaranteed hear the answer ‘LV Saint Cloud’ multiple times. If we think about vintage designer pieces, this stunning crossbody bag immediately crosses our mind. Louis Vuitton discontinued the production of the Saint Cloud, so the best option will be a vintage treasure. And we got you there! You can shop the beauty here.

The history of Louis Vuitton

The History of Louis Vuitton

The brand Louis Vuitton, shortened to LV, was founded in Paris 1854 by (you guessed correctly) Louis Vuitton. Prior to being known for the beautiful leather goods, Louis Vuitton was actually a trunk-maker for Eugénie de Montijo, wife of Napoleon lll. He learnt making trunks by Monsieur Marechal while he left his home at age of 13 after his father’s death. The reason he left his home in Anchay was his rocky relationship with his stepmother. Kind of sounds like the cinderella story, right?

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