Handbags

The Teen Triomphe in lizard leather fuses the bag's clean lines with the hide's natural gradient; the white middle perfectly frames the house’s signature Triomphe closure.
BTLIFESTYLE-CELINE EXCLUSIVE

Celine’s exotic-skin bags scale new heights in luxury

The bag measures 657 by 222 by 700 micrometers, making it smaller than a grain of sea salt and narrow enough to pass through the eye of a needle.

What’s this? A handbag for ants?

Abara's first boutique opened in Ngee Ann City shopping mall last week.
STYLE

Local high-end handbag brand aiming for the stars

While industry experts are slightly less bullish than in years past, few doubt collectibles’ longevity.
LIFE & CULTURE

The collectibles market is cooling. What remains a good bet?

Light lavender and pollen – seen here on the Chain Shoulder Bag Triomphe and Teen Triomphe – are the season’s newest and hottest colours.
STYLE

A new It bag for the ages

There is money to be made from flipping bags on the secondary market – if you can get your hands on the right pieces and are willing to wait.
STYLE

Luxury leather bags could be your next cash cow

Customers look at bags displayed at ZZER, a second-hand luxury goods platform in Shanghai, China, Sept 9, 2022.

Chinese snap up used Rolexes, Birkins to satisfy luxury cravings amid slowdown

The conversation around luxury handbags is shifting towards one based on appreciation and investment value.
WEALTH & INVESTING

It’s in the bag