In a landscape of stocks, bonds, property and more, designer handbags may not seem like the most obvious way to diversify your investments, but they’re certainly worth taking a look at.

If you’re not tuned into pop culture, here’s a quick primer on what a Birkin bag is. Named for actress and singer Jane Birkin, these stylish and roomy purses were first made by Hermès — a ...

What is the safest type of purse to travel with? Purses with anti-theft straps are safest. Also, crossbody and belt bags that you wear around your body rather than a shoulder bag can help with safety.

It’s also helpful to evaluate the bag's size, weight, interior organization and security features, which can be especially important if traveling internationally. Below, the best travel purses ...

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To spot a potential comeback story in the luxury-goods industry, look for the brand with the smallest handbags. Luxury companies have a lot riding on the “super mini” purses and $1,200 wallets ...

She has personally tested nearly 300 bags, jeans, bras, shoes, and more. A good tote is for the schlep. One day your trusty tote bag transports your laptop and a couple of books, and the next it ...

Hermès bags are supposedly the apex predator of purses. But I didn’t feel invincible when I strapped a Kelly bag around my ...

A reader wonders if it’s better to carry a small bag or a large one. Our critic explains the relationship between purse size and power. By Vanessa Friedman Remember that famous scene from Season ...

The bag, I reasoned, would lead the way. That fall, I slung it against my shoulder like a shotgun and marched into school, where a girl far more interesting than I was called out, “Hey ...

The pandemic has been a blow to Italy’s artisan handbag industry, but the lockdown demand for escapism has led to a surge in luxury appeal. As many European countries announced new coronavirus ...