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FASHION

The Legendary History of the French Luxury Fashion Brand Louis Vuitton

Maria B. White

Often hailed as the world’s most valuable luxury brand, Louis Vuitton needs no introduction. Yet, its hallowed stature in the world of fashion and humongous business enterprise demands a retelling of the glorious history of Louis Vuitton. It is, after all, built on the dreams and aspirations of a teenager some 200 years ago — one that has and will continue to inspire countless generations.

Louis Vuitton, the brand, is today a division of LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, simply known as LVMH or Louis Vuitton — a holding company which came into being in 1987 with the merger of the fashion house with Moët Hennessy.

One can get an idea about how massive LVMH is today through some of the luxury fashion brands it controls — Bulgari, Celine, Fendi, Givenchy, TAG Heuer, and Tiffany & Co. among others. Each brand has a storied history of its own and its

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Chinese model Ming Xi buys designer bags worth $19k for her 1-year-old daughter

Maria B. White

These tiny bags can barely hold a smartphone, let alone all the essentials you would find in a woman’s handbag.

But in a six-minute video uploaded to Xiaohongshu last month that recently caught attention, Chinese model Ming Xi said she decided to buy a few for her one-year-old daughter Romee so the girl can use them in the future.

According to HK01, the five bags costing around HK$110,000 (S$19,300) are a Louis Vuitton Nano Speedy (HK$14,100), a Chanel handle bag with chain (HK$18,000), a Chanel bucket bag with chain (HK$31,800), a Dior Micro Lady bag (HK$29,000) and a Dior Micro Saddle bag (HK$21,600).

Pulling out the miniature Louis Vuitton bag, the 33-year-old said: “It’s a really, really small bag and is super cute! I feel my daughter can use it in the future.

“It’s very trendy to go retro nowadays, so I can buy a bigger Louis Vuitton Speedy

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Find out the interesting history behind the luxury brand

Maria B. White

Louis Vuitton needs no introduction as one of the world’s most famous and valuable luxury brands, yet not many know the history behind it.

Just how did it become so famous and successful? Its hallowed stature in the world of fashion and humongous business enterprise demands a retelling of the glorious history of Louis Vuitton. It is, after all, built on the dreams and aspirations of a teenager some 200 years ago — one that has and will continue to inspire countless generations.

Louis Vuitton, the brand, is today a division of LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, simply known as LVMH or Louis Vuitton — a holding company that came into being in 1987 with the merger of the fashion house with Moët Hennessy, according to history.

One can get an idea about how massive Louis Vuitton is today and its iconic history through some of the luxury fashion brands

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Gucci Hortus Deliciarum and more

Maria B. White

This August, the world of high and fine jewellery delivered some truly spectacular sparkles. Some dedicated to a favourite flower; some, a favourite number; and others, still, in deference to the genre’s favourite well of reference, anchored their stones and gems in the image of nature and all of its wonders.

Names of the Rose




A rose by any other name . . . well, you can complete that oft-quoted Shakespearean line. But Christian Dior’s affinity for this specific flower is prolific. Kim Jones’ Dior Jardin capsule, as well as the house’s multitude of rose-scented lotions and potions stand abloom in evidence. The Rose Dior Couture jewellery line-up unfurls this season alongside the rest of Victoire de Castellane’s creations — Bois de Rose, Rose Dior Bagatelle and Rose Dior Pré Catelan — in homage to the thorny bloom. All exercises in

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Diving deep into the history of Louis Vuitton

Maria B. White

Often hailed as the world’s most prestigious luxury brand, Louis Vuitton needs no introduction. Yet, its hallowed stature in the world of fashion and humongous business enterprise demands a retelling of the glorious history of Louis Vuitton. It is, after all, built on the dreams and aspirations of a teenager some 200 years ago — one that has and will continue to inspire countless generations.

Louis Vuitton, the brand, is today a division of LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, simply known as LVMH or Louis Vuitton — a holding company which came into being in 1987 with the merger of the fashion house with Moët Hennessy.

One can get an idea about how massive LVMH is today through some of the luxury fashion brands it controls — Bulgari, Celine, Fendi, Givenchy, TAG Heuer, and Tiffany & Co. among others. Each brand has a storied history of its own and its

… Read the rest
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Must-Have: 5 classic designer handbags every woman needs

Maria B. White

Bag trends are different from cloth trends because most people will stick with classic designs whose prices always appreciate. Some people regard these bags as investments, because you can still earn a fortune from selling these bags in the black market.

This bag is coveted by women all over the world such that there is an actual waiting list for it. Even though the bag costs $15,000 (over 10 million naira), you have to prove that you have $15,000 in your account too.

Birkins were made in 1984 when actress Jane Birkin complained to the former owner of Hermes, Jean-Louis Dumas on a flight that she couldn’t find a bag suited for her needs as a young mother.

Birkins have become a symbol of class and fashion. They go well with more corporate looks.

Chanel bags are one of the most beautiful and

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I’m an elegance coach – the designer items that make you look cheap

Maria B. White

AN ELEGANCE coach has shared the designer purchases that she thinks have the opposite effect and actually make you look cheap.

Though many designer items have a reputation for elegance and class, one expert shares that there are actually a few that are not worth the money and detract from your look.

Elegance coach Karina shares with viewers four designer pieces that make you look less classy

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Elegance coach Karina shares with viewers four designer pieces that make you look less classyCredit: TikTok/@millidollarlady

Elegance coach Karina Molostova, known as @millidollarlady, is renowned on the platform for her channel dedicated to building wealth, investing, and fulfillment.

Some of her most popular TikTok videos are “Five manicure nails that will make you look classier,” and “Shoe styles that are making you look cheap”.

Molostova’s blunt commentary concerning modern women, dating, and female entrepreneurship has given the elegance coach a strong following of over 404,000 on the platform and counting.

In one video, she

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20 Biggest Designer brands you should definitely know about

Maria B. White

Everyone deserves a little luxury now and then and when it comes to luxury shopping, you have got to get yourself acquainted with the top designer brands out there to fulfill all your needs while staying in trend. From basic tees and formals to bags and even underwear, top designer brands aim to deliver the best blend of style and comfort. And as a bonus, you get to show off. However, there are a million brands out there, all expecting you to spend big bucks. But, the real question is how to make sure you receive products of the highest quality while shopping big labels. To help you ease your luxury shopping experience, here is a list of the biggest designer brands you should know about. 

If you think about it, when it comes to luxury shopping, the goal is to create the most head-turning looks while maintaining the perfect

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Africa’s coolest fashion designers will soon have their clothes in a s

Maria B. White

When you visit a chic shopping area–say, the Meatpacking District in New York or the Champs Élysée in Paris–you’ll find the best-known luxury brands of our time, from Chanel to Tory Burch. The vast majority were founded by white designers, with a distinctly Western point of view.

Amira Rasool [Photo: The Folklore]

Amira Rasool thinks this is a problem; she’s on a mission to help African designers to take their place among their American and European counterparts. Four years ago, she launched The Folklore, a marketplace that curates top African designers, like Ahluwalia or Thebe Magugu. But on September 7th, the company is expanding beyond single item sales, and will soon be unveiling a new platform called The Folklore Connect that makes it easy for retailers to place bulk orders from these designers to get their clothes in front of new customers.

Rasool grew up loving fashion

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