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Vintage Balenciaga City vs New Le City: What’s the Difference?
The Balenciaga City bag has returned to the centre of fashion conversation. First launched in 2001, the original City became known for its soft leather, relaxed shape and motorcycle-inspired hardware. Its naturally worn-in appearance made it different from the structured designer bags of the period. In April 2024, Balenciaga officially reintroduced the design as Le City. The new version closely references the original while updating certain details for contemporary use. So, h

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Sep 153 min read


How to Buy a Vintage Designer Bag: 5 Questions Worth Asking First
Learn how to buy a vintage designer bag with confidence. Check condition, authenticity, provenance, practicality and total cost before you buy.

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Aug 283 min read


Vintage Miu Miu Bags: A Collector’s Guide to Early Styles
Vintage bags refers to pieces designed by Miuccia Prada under the Miu Miu label from its founding in 1993 through the early 2000s — a period defined by irreverent femininity, unexpected proportions, and a deliberately anti-luxury attitude that made it the most subversive label of its era. The Brand Behind the Name Miu Miu was born in 1993 as Miuccia Prada's personal laboratory — a space to take risks that the main Prada line couldn't. Named after Miuccia's own nickname, it w

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Jul 52 min read


Vintage Dior Saddle Bag by John Galliano: A Collector's Guide
The Dior Saddle bag is a vintage designer handbag first introduced by John Galliano in 1999, characterised by its asymmetrical silhouette and D-shaped clasp. Between 1996 and 2011, John Galliano transformed Dior into something the fashion world had never seen before. His collections were theatrical, provocative, and deeply referential — and his accessories were no exception. Of everything he created during his tenure, the Saddle bag remains the most recognisable, the most col

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Jun 282 min read


Vintage Balenciaga Motorcycle Bags: How to Tell Every Style Apart
Compare vintage Balenciaga Motorcycle bag styles, sizes and features, including the First, City, Part-Time, Work, Twiggy and Weekender.

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Jun 142 min read
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