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DKNY's Be Delicious: A Fragrance With a Real New York Story

I just brought in a DKNY Be Delicious Fresh Blossom Eau de Parfum, brand new and factory sealed, and I think the story behind this fragrance line is more interesting than people realize. DKNY, Donn...

Max Mara Sunglasses: Tailoring Discipline Applied to Frames

Max Mara built its reputation on tailoring, precise, considered, quietly luxurious clothing construction, and I think that same discipline shows up clearly once you look closely at the brand's eyew...

Levi's Sunglasses: Denim Heritage Meets Eyewear

Levi's is a name built on denim, not eyewear, and I think that's exactly what makes their sunglasses an interesting case study. I have a pair of Levi's LV 1004/S unisex sunglasses in gold green in ...

How Gucci's Equestrian Roots Still Show Up in Every Bag

I have a Gucci GG Marmont crossbody in the shop, and I think the GG monogram gets treated as just a logo when it's actually tied to a much deeper equestrian history that shows up all over the brand...

The Real Story Behind Chanel's 2.55, and Why It Still Matters

I have a vintage Chanel CC Shopping Tote in beige quilted lambskin in the shop, and every time a Chanel piece comes through, I think about how much of what makes the brand's bags iconic today trace...

Longchamp: The Riding-Boot Company That Became a Bag Legend

I have a Longchamp pebbled leather envelope flap crossbody in black in the shop, and I think most people have no idea how genuinely unexpected this brand's origin story is. Longchamp was founded in...

Etro's Paisley Is Actually a 60-Year Design Argument

I have an Etro Milano tote in the shop right now, in the house's signature paisley coated canvas with white leather trim, and I think this print deserves more context than most people give it. Etro...

Furla: The Bologna Leather House Most People Underestimate

Furla started in Bologna, Italy in 1927, as a small leather goods workshop, and I think that regional Italian leathermaking heritage is exactly what shows up in the pieces I get in the shop, right ...

Why Louis Vuitton's History Actually Matters for Resale

I talk a lot about Louis Vuitton's resale value, but I don't think that value makes sense unless you understand where the brand actually came from, because the history explains exactly why it holds...