All posts tagged: GUCCI

what you need to know about consigning and shopping on the Real Real luxury resale online site

What You Need to Know about The RealReal Resale Site

Published by Jillian Tangen

Luxury consignment and resale sites are on fire right now. These vintage luxury merchandise sites – a core driver of the circular economy – were already growing rapidly. Now, with retail stores closed and shoppers at home with plenty of time to browse thanks to the coronavirus social distancing requirements, business is booming. So, what is it like to consign and buy from the luxury resale online site The Real Real (TRR)? Here’s what you need to know about the Real Real resale site. Our correspondent Jillian Tangen shares her insider insights on how The RealReal works, and how to successfully consign and shop on the online luxury resale site.

the best straw wicker and raffia bags right now

The Best Wicker Straw and Raffia Handbags Right Now

Published by Pamela Thomas-Graham

One of the joys of warmer weather is the chance to refresh our wardrobes. Even if it’s just with a new pair of shoes, or a new bag. We’ve already shared all of the major spring-summer trends. There’s one in particular that we love and we’ve been scouting out for the past couple of weeks: wicker, raffia and straw handbags. They just feel right for the moment – a touch of whimsy and ease, but with some edge and personality. But can they really be city chic? Why yes, dear reader, they can! Here are our top picks for the best straw (and wicker and raffia) designer handbags this spring and summer 2020.

Mikimoto x Comme des Garçons

Pearls Are Now for Men, too, Thanks to a New Luxury Line

Published by Pamela Thomas-Graham

Are pearls passé ? Not even close, dear reader. We’ve previously written about how to wear pearls in a way that’s fresh and modern.  Now comes word of Mikimoto x Comme des Garçons, a luxury capsule collaboration on a new unisex collection of pearl necklaces. Not only can cool girls rock pearls – in case anyone was wondering, anyone can. In fact, one of the prominent fashion trends for spring-summer 2020 is men wearing pearls. Here’s a peek at the new collaboration from two prominent Japanese luxury brands to create modern gender-neutral luxury pearls for men (and women).