Fashion Classics: Hermès Birkin Bag

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Fashion Classics: Hermès Birkin Bag

Posted on December 19, 2012 by Alexandra

Hermès was founded in 1837, but it wasn’t until 1984 that they launched the iconic Birkin bag. It was originally created for Jane Birkin, by the chief executive at the time. She claimed she struggled to find a leather weekend … Continue reading →

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Love: Mona Sultan Scarves

I’m not much of a scarves person but when I was sent one of Vancouver-based Mona Sultan‘s pieces, I felt like I needed to be more of a scarves person. I love the bright colour combinations and the bold graphics. … Continue reading →

Hermès Spring Summer 2013

Posted on October 1, 2012 by Alexandra

Meh. I’m on the fence with this Hermès collection, there were some great basics and a very interesting colour palette, but on the other hand, the print mixes were atrocious and the silhouettes lacked distinction. I also feel that Christophe … Continue reading →

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Best of Searching for Style: The Making of an Hermes Scarf

Posted on April 20, 2012 by Alexandra

Here is another of one of my most popular posts, a Fashion 101 article on why luxury is expensive, exploring the making of an Hermes scarf. Pretty amazing stuff. Enjoy! Les Carrés d’Hermès I want to write a little about … Continue reading →

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Loathe: Hermes Jogging Pants

Posted on March 15, 2012 by Alexandra

This may come as a surprise, but there are moments, rare moments, that I disapprove of an item from Hermès. And today it is these jogging pants, which are just hideous. I have no problem with the fact that they … Continue reading →