A few never before seen bags have been released via Balenciaga’s official Instagram page, which include these lovely Balenciaga Papier A4 Totes in Python and Raffia. Â The Papier is Balenciaga’s shopping tote made in the classic city bag style. Â It’s currently available in the regular A4 and mini A4, as pictured below. Â These bags are …
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Whether its follow the leader or a trend in its own right, it appears that the bucket bag is making a comeback. In the final collection by Marc Jacobs for Louis Vuitton he sent his models clutching their NN14 Noe bags. The Noe is one of Vuitton’s first iconic styles and to close the show …
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On news stands is the current issue of Harpers Bazaar UK featuring the gorgeous Rosie Huntington Whiteley wearing all the lovely bags from the Spring/Summer 2014 collection. Â The editorial is styled by none other than Carine Roitfeld, and photographed by Karl Lagerfeld. In the some of the previews released by the magazine, Whiteley is seen …
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The upcoming Chinese New Year will signify the celebration of the Year of the Horse. Luxury brands and retailers alike hope to capitalize on the holiday by enticing shoppers to buy their products for those that are planning to travel abroad for the ocassion.  Above is a picture of Bergdorf Goodman windows in NYC to celebrate Chinese New …
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Part of the Celine Summer 2014 Ad Campaign features this amazing Celine Red Suede Phantom bag with black handles. Although the collection includes many pieces with primary color contrasts, the bold red and black is a bit easier to handle on the eyes. No word yet on the Summer 2014 prices but except to pay …
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Updated February 2014 The Celine Mini Trapeze bag is approximately 11″W x 8″H and priced at $2,700 USD. Some new information has come about regarding a new much smaller Celine Mini Trapeze bag that is available overseas. The standard small trapeze is 12″ across which is about the same width as the mini luggage bag …
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Check-out this sneak peak image of the very bright Celine Mini luggage bag next to the trapeze bag for the Summer 2014 collection. Both are like the Bert and Ernie of color combinations, which is alluded to by the extremely stark yellow front faces of both purses. The bags are also reminiscent of color …
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The following is a guide to authenticate Louis Vuitton bags by reading and finding date codes and tags that appear on the interior of the bag. Location of codes can sometimes be a task in itself. Codes will typically contain 6 digits: 2 digits for Country and 4 digits for date (note only in ’80s …
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At Spotted Fashion, we have just launched a new feature called Spotted Travel and it allows you to navigate the luxury store locations around the world. Â One of the more unique features is the ability to pull nearby check-ins on Instagram that are in the vicinity of the store. Here are some of the most …
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Here is the guide to authenticating your Chanel bag by verifying the serial codes that are affixed inside your purse. There will be a clear sticker on top of the serial code that is included inside the bag. Â From 2000 up to the present year, the serial code will include two CC logos in circles …
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Updated as of November 2016 Authentication of purses requires some effort, here is the guide to identifying the correct bag stamp on your Hermes bag. Â Hermes Date Stamps are marked in an Hermes bag along with a craftsman ID stamp. Â To identify if a bag or other item is authentic, the date stamp reference should …
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Louis Vuitton definitely up the ante this year by releasing a number of videos starting with the interactive David Bowie & Arizona Muse music video ‘L’invitation au Voyage’ that was released in conjunction with it’s LV Pass app.  The video on Youtube currently has 33M views with the Part 1 of the series just reaching …
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Much of the Spring/Summer 2014 collections look books are now in so we’ve compiled Ultimate List of bags that are the best of the upcoming collections that you should watch out for. The crowd favourite is still the new season’s Celine bag; although, the runway collection is a far cry from Phoebe’s normal aesthetic of …
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Joan Smalls wears Celine Spring 2014 Runway on the alternate cover for Elle (US) edition. On the newsstands she appears in Givenchy runway, subscribers received the alternate cover featuring this Tassel Sweater runway piece. The Celine runway pieces have graced two headlining covers with Cate Blanchett wearing the short sleeve version in Vogue and Joan …
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On the upcoming cover of Vogue US, the talented actress Cate Blanchett will be featured wearing the latest from Celine’s Spring/Summer 2014 Ready-to-Wear collection. The cover was shot by Craig McDean and styled by Tonne Goodman. Inside the pages expect to see a full editorial including the Spring/summer 2014 RTW pieces from the recent collection. …
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Joan Smalls looks fabulous in the upcoming January 2014 issue of Elle US wearing head to toe Chanel Runway RTW Spring 2014 collection. She’s featured in the watercolor pantone print dress and a Chanel denim boy bag.  Her feature is called “What It Takes to be the World’s Real Top Model” which discusses her thoughts and experience …
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In the most recent issue of Vogue Paris there is a perfect editorial of a model dressed up as Victoria Beckham, as shot by the photographer Terry Richardson. The issue is guest edited by Victoria and also has Posh & Becks on the cover. So its not just fitting that there is a doppelgänger featured …
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Joan Smalls looks absolutely perfect in this editorial for Vogue Spain’s December 2013 edition. The shoot was photographed by Karl Lagerfeld and styled head to toe in Chanel from both his Cruise 2014 and Fall/Winter 2013 collection. Â Pieces that were worn include the Chain leather boots, the Boy brick bag and also the new Chanel …
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By following specific people on Instagram you can get real time updates of when new merchandise will arrive at your favorite store online or in-store. These include people who are in the process of selling (sales associates), owning (store owners), buying (buyers) for your favorite luxury stores. Nowadays with the advent of social media and …
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Marc Jacobs created a number of gorgeous collections with Louis Vuitton; however more importantly he utilized many artists and created a series of artistic collaborations throughout his tenure with the brand. Some of the more notable collaborations represented how upscale and commercial could successfully meet streetwear and art. The list of his most celebrated artistic …
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Whether it’s to protect from potential thieves or just to put that gorgeous Chanel Boy Enchained Bag from the Fall/Winter 2013 collection up close and personal to the person you’re speaking to — it appears that wearing your messenger bag prominently forward is the way to go. Pictured above is the gorgeous Chiara Ferragni …
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Update: November 4, 2013 Nicolas was officially named Creative Director of Louis Vuitton Now that the helm at Louis Vuitton one of the biggest luxury brands is up for grabs there has been much speculation amongst the fashion industry that former Creative Director of Balenciaga (from 1997-2012), Nicolas Ghesquiere, will take the helm at Louis …
It’s not hard to see the striking similarity as originally pointed out by those at The Fashion Spot but the recent Zara Fall 2013 Lookbook bears a striking resemblance to the Celine Fall 2013 RTW collection. Some of the silhouettes, model shots, mood, colors are so very Celine down to the model expressions, stance and …
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