Who Is Richard Quinn? The British Designer With the Queen’s Stamp of Approval
Meet Richard Quinn, the London designer who won the first Queen Elizabeth II Award for British Design, and why his floral gowns are collector pieces.
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How to Style a Richard Quinn Gown
A Luxury Handbags editor's guide to styling Richard Quinn's floral prints, tulle ball gowns, and sequins, by silhouette.
Ulla Johnson Pre-Fall 2026: The Edit, 14 Pieces to Buy Now
Pre-Fall is the collection Ulla Johnson does best. Fourteen pieces to look at, from the shibori cotton to the Frankenthaler silk, every one in stock.
Brands Like Ulla Johnson: 8 Similar Designers Compared, Including Zimmermann, Alemais, Aje and Jupe by Jackie
Zimmermann, Alemais, Aje, Johanna Ortiz, La DoubleJ, Needle and Thread, Erdem and Posse, compared with Ulla Johnson on craft, price and occasion, plus the Jupe by Jackie question.
Ulla Johnson Size Chart and Size Guide: US to UK Conversion, Body Measurements and Does It Run Small?
Ulla Johnson cuts to US numeric, 00 to 16, and to letters P to XL. Here is the brand's own size chart and body measurements, the UK conversion Luxury Handbags uses, and the evidence that it runs true to size.
Who Is Ulla Johnson? The Designer, the Brand, the Stores and Why It Costs What It Does
Ulla Johnson is an American designer who founded her New York label in 1999. Here is the designer, the artisan supply chain behind the cloth, the runway, the stores and who wears it.
Rebecca Vallance Fall 2026: The Luxury Handbags Edit
Gowns, boucle tweed tailoring and cotton denim. A guide to the Rebecca Vallance Fall 2026 collection and what to buy first.
How to Dress for a Black Tie Event: The Modern Approach
What Black Tie Actually Means in 2026
For Women: Building a Black Tie Look That Feels Like You
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The Alessandra Rich FW26 Edit: Six Pieces Worth Buying
Darker polka dots, tweed doing the daytime work and Chantilly lace for black tie. Six pieces worth buying from the Alessandra Rich Fall Winter 2026 collection.
Brands Like Alessandra Rich: 6 Designers Worth Comparing
Zimmermann, Rasario, Markarian, Jenny Packham, ROTATE and The Attico, compared against Alessandra Rich on cut, price and occasion.
How to Style an Alessandra Rich Polka Dot Dress
The shoe sets the register and the waist does the work. A Luxury Handbags editor guide to styling the Alessandra Rich polka dot dress for evening, weddings and daytime.
Who Is Alessandra Rich? The Designer Behind the Polka Dot Dress
Alessandra Rich founded her label in 2010 and made the polka dot her own. A guide to the house, the fabrics, the sizing and where to buy it.
Saint Laurent Sac de Jour Size Guide: Nano to Large
All five Saint Laurent Sac de Jour sizes with the house's own measurements, from the 21.8cm Nano to the 40cm Large, and which one to buy.
Brands Like Casablanca: 5 Houses Worth Knowing
Jacquemus, Dries Van Noten, Zimmermann, Alemais and Lemaire, and which one answers the half of Casablanca you are actually shopping for.
How to Spot a Fake Casablanca: A Buyer’s Guide
Casablanca is copied more than most houses its size. The label, the print registration, the hardware, and the price signal that give a counterfeit away.
Who Is Casablanca Paris? The House Charaf Tajer Built
The Paris house that made leisurewear serious. Charaf Tajer, the apres-sport idea, and where Casablanca sits in contemporary luxury.
Saint Laurent Loulou Size Guide: Toy, Small, Medium and Large
Saint Laurent Loulou sizes compared, with official dimensions for the small, medium and large, and which one works as an everyday bag.
Bottega Veneta Jodie Size Guide: Mini, Small, Medium and Large
Every Bottega Veneta Jodie size with the brand's own measurements, what each one holds, and why the Medium is bigger than the Jodie.
Brands Like Rebecca Vallance: 6 Australian Alternatives
Rachel Gilbert, Aje, Zimmermann and more. Where each sits against Rebecca Vallance on silhouette, occasion and price.
Rebecca Vallance Size Guide: AU, UK and Denim Sizing
Rebecca Vallance sizing explained: Australian sizing matches UK sizing, and denim is sold by inch waist. Full conversion charts.
Who Is Rebecca Vallance? The Australian Label Explained
Rebecca Vallance founded her Australian luxury label in 2011. A guide to the house, its signatures, and what to buy first.
Luxury Handbags By You: How to Commission a Custom-Made Dress in 2026
What "Custom-Made" Actually Means Here
Before You Begin: Clarify the Occasion
The Commission Process, Step by Step
Step 1: St...
How to Style Wide Leg Trousers: 15 Outfit Formulas That Work
The Foundation: What Makes Wide Leg Trousers Work
15 Outfit Formulas for Wide Leg Trousers
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2. The Elevated Cas...
Luxury Discount vs Full Price: When to Buy and Where to Look
Why the Discount Question Is More Complicated for Luxury
When Full Price Is the Right Call
The piece is genuinely rare
You're buyi...