Counterfeit accessories are more convincing than they used to be, yet they still stumble on the basics. Brands like Ted Baker build their reputation on clean design, tidy construction and sensible materials; fakes usually miss at least one of those pillars. If you take a calm, systematic approach, you can judge a bag with confidence […]
Crossbody bags sit at the sweet spot where practicality meets elegance. Slung diagonally across the body, they keep valuables close, leave both hands free, and look refined rather than strictly functional. Whether you are pacing city streets, boarding a flight, or meeting friends for brunch, a well-chosen crossbody delivers assurance and polish in equal measure. […]
The European Parliament’s Transport Committee has backed a two-bag standard that, once passed by the Council, will let every traveller carry one under-seat item (40 × 30 × 15 cm) and one piece of hand luggage up to 7 kg whose height + width + depth is no more than 100 cm. Extra fees for […]
Polished grain, discreet stitching and the soft aroma of a good tannage give a fine leather bag its appeal. Cared for sensibly, such a piece should accompany years of commuting, week-end travel and café tables, growing character rather than scars. Yet countless bags look tired or—even worse—develop mildew long before their prime. The fault rarely […]
Luxury-goods indices keep proving the point: well-chosen handbags outpace many “passion” assets, with Knight Frank recording a 2.8 per cent rise for the category in 2024. For Cypriot collectors, however, the spotlight rarely falls on the usual Paris-centric giants. A rich selection of Italian, French and British labels stocked across Limassol, Nicosia and Larnaca offers […]