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Best Leather Backpack Designed for the Metropolitan? Here’s how Troubadour Bags Measured up in a Comparison Review

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Looking for the best leather backpack with a laptop compartment? Check out this review of Troubadour backpacks blending sleek, stylish design and functionality.  Troubadour London is a brand that specializes in minimalist, fashionable bags with high performance features. I first discovered Troubadour backpacks writing a review on their Thomas Pink travel bag collaboration. Since then, I’ve been an avid follower of the brand, staying in the loop on new features and product releases. One of the best features of Troubadour bags is the compartments.  The pockets are well thought out to fit the appropriate essentials for the uses of the bag. You’ll find spacious zipped pockets, padded sleeves, elastic compartments and designated areas sized for items like laptops, paperwork, passports, keys, chargers, phones and more. This Troubadour backpack with laptop compartment has the perfect, separated padded sleeve that comfortably fits my large 16” MacBook Pro.  Some more features to love: This leather backpack is shockingly lightweight for the look and materials of the bag. Using premium northern European calfskin, Troubadour used a DriTan technology in …

Ultimate Luxury Brand List: Top Major and Trending Designer Brands

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Are you searching for a comprehensive luxury brand list? Look no further! This extensive list of designer brands features a list of top luxury designers, new (lesser known) designers, and luxury brands by categories. Whether you’re a fashion enthusiast, a branding professional, trend forecasting, or simply curious about luxury fashion, this guide will help you discover and explore the world of high-end fashion.  Image Credit: Vogue Runway featuring Dior Looking for a luxury brand list organized by consumer category? Keep scrolling to see these brands organized by the following groups: Image Credit: Vogue Runway featuring Chloé Major luxury brand list  Explore this curated luxury brand list showcasing the most prominent names in the fashion industry. These designer brands are renowned for their global influence, timeless style, and established reputations, as well as their unique niche in the fashion market: There are many other luxury brands worth mentioning, but I kept this list to the major ready-to-wear selections with generations of established clout and a legacy of excellence and influence in the fashion world. New or …

Moda Operandi introduces Malene Birger, and the collection is sooo good.

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Looking for luxury fashion basics? Look no further than Malene Birger. Swooning over the entire collection, these functional minimalist essentials have all the elegance of couture fashion, without the pomp. Image cred: Malene Birger Modern understated silhouettes, the right fabrics and delicate details, Malene Birger has somehow managed to master an unexpectedly flattering oversized fit and pieces for all of life’s real moments. Equally wearable as they are chic, it is as if Malene has translated what fashion should always have been. Having filtered through so many brands, I finally feel I have discovered a designer I’d actually swap wardrobes with if given the chance. Image cred: Moda Operandi Thanks Moda Operandi for the recent feature that introduced me to the brand in their latest newsletter (and thanks to insomnia for keeping me awake long enough to open that newsletter). While I haven’t tried the brand (yet) firsthand, here’s what you can expect from a quick overview of the brand: Image cred: Malene Birger If you value long-term fashion investments, functionality and modern style in …

shop Anne Fontaine for iconic luxury fashion you can wear for special occasions and everyday

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Wear your luxury everyday – Anne Fontaine’s exquisite craftsmanship, elegant design and beautiful materials combine to create high end fashion essentials functional and versatile enough for everyday wear, yet stunning enough for life’s most special occasions.   Need proof? I’ve selected two of Anne Fontaine’s new arrivals to style several different outfits for every occasion, illustrating the ultimate versatility you can experience by incorporating the right luxury pieces into a capsule wardrobe.  Anne Fontaine Designed the ultimate evening gown for special occasions. I have no other way to describe my feelings other than, I feel I experienced Anne Fontaine in a whole new way trying on this stunning evening gown for the first time.  While it came at no surprise that the fit, fabric and craftsmanship were superior, there was also some little feeling of magic as the pale sequence caught the light of the sunset that first night.  Shop Anne Fontaine Ready to Wear Dresses > For a look that evokes feeling, Anne Fontaine designed an evening gown is truly a one of a …

flattering lightweight loungewear and luxury essentials – MONROW review

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We all want to look and feel our best, but fashion in real life also needs to be functional. The outfits we actually wear must comfortable and versatile enough to suit our daily lifestyle needs. Meet MONROW, a luxury brand of casual essential wear that is not only that, but flattering and fashionable as well.  MONROW designs function essentials for a minimalist lifestyle on the go Before I share a detailed MONROW review, let me first begin by describing some aspects if my personal lifestyle that you may be able to relate to, so you can understand why MONROW makes for such core fashion essentials in my wardrobe.  I’ve been actively weeding out my wardrobe for the past several months, reducing the clutter and bringing my most essential fashion pieces forward where I can wear, care for, and actually see them. It’s been a rewarding experience. I’ve learned what pieces are most important in my lifestyle, and what truly defines my personal sense of style. It’s also given me a fresh insight on the wardrobe …

the Anne Fontaine spring and summer collection exudes hyper-feminine luxury

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Bold prints, lavish embellishments and all-over lace – the SS23 Anne Fontaine release has arrived, and it’s dripping in hyper-feminine luxury.  If you’re looking for a statement piece that exudes your sense of sophisticated style, it’s time to review the new Anne Fontaine collection.  In spirit, it’s a collection that lavishly celebrates a bold sense of pride in being a woman. Feminine frills and a bright color palette litter the collection of suiting, blouses, occasion wear, and of course this season’s new collection of Anne Fontaine white shirts.  The prints are stunning, not overly done while making a strong statement. Micro florals to mural prints afford a wide range of personalities to suit.  Want the inside scoop? Here’s my Anne Fontaine review featuring several of my favorite pieces from the ss23 collection.   A masterpiece of art and design, my first select was the Clay white blouse. The muted floral print, French cuffs and full sleeves of the Clay shirt scream high fashion. The ghosted floral mural wraps around the front and back of the blouse. …

the perfect mix of artsy and essential, the new Tory Burch SS23 release is a must see

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Surprising pops of chartruese, asymmetrical accessories, and a distinctly vintage aesthetic… Tory is that you? The most artful drop yet, Tory Buch new arrivals are a sensory delight that inspire dreams and imagination – all in a super tasteful, sophisticated package of course.  I’ve been keeping myself on a strict “everyday essentials” fashion diet, and I’ve already convinced myself these are just that. If you’re starting to imagine your wardrobe refresh for 2023, you’re going to want to check this collection out. Here for your preview, a list of my absolute favorites from their latest drop that are just basic enough to be everyday essentials, yet edgy enough to make an artful statement.  Sporty sophisticated drawstring skirt Props for being different. Let’s start with my first surprise in the collection, the silk linen skirt. No, the slip isn’t showing. This artful piece is delicately layered to show a soft gathered parachute with adjustable drawcord. Sporty and sophisticated, this skirt gets a freshness award for design outside the box that doesn’t go too far. Essential cashmere …

minimalist fall fashion must-haves report, from runway to street style  

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It’s hard to imagine the end of summer is already here. But for perhaps the first time in my life, I’m looking forward to the crisp air and the return of fall fashion.  The longer I work in fashion, the more of a minimalist I’ve become. Passing through phases of maximalism and needing to drop unspeakable amounts on new collections each season- I’ve learned what I will actually wear. And what I won’t.  Yet, it’s still all in fun to add a few new pieces into my wardrobe each season. After watching the runways and drooling over NYC, Copenhagen and Paris streetstyle for the past several months… how could I not.  Image cred: Getty Images Simply put, after months of following this seasons fall trends in the making, here are the 7 wearable must-haves I’ll be scouting out this season to boulder my minimalist wardrobe.  Image Cred: @maria.calvet, Whowhatwear, @mvb The fitted, knitted maxi dress  The return of 90’s fashion didn’t just bring back platforms and chunky slides. They brought back a form of elegance …

modern, minimal Amazon essentials to grab for your spring wardrobe refresh

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Buying luxury for quality pieces you know you’ll rewear for years to come is a principal I stand by. Buy it nice, or have a closet full of nothing to wear.  However, on an occasion you may find some steals that make your repeat play list that are always worth the buy. If you’re looking for steals to elevate your spring style, look no farther. Here are a few of the best Amazon grabs for your modern, minimalist spring wardrobe. Grey crop trousers (Styled in the feature image), crop trousers are a minimalist essential. And with the elastic waist and lightweight material, these are a great grab for spring style. And a steal at $20.  90’s Vibe sunnies Into the y2k fashion trend for spring? Grab these 90’s sunnies to modernize all of your spring outfits for just $15 for the pair. The perfect basic tee My husband bought this tee shirt for himself. After wearing his a few dozen times I finally purchased my own. If you’re looking for the perfect soft, quality cotton …

16 best luxe summer accessories wishlist and gift ideas from Neiman Marcus

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Looking for luxury accessories to elevate your summer style or gift ideas when flowers just don’t cut it? I’ve scoured the Neiman Marcus site and new arrivals for hours on the hunt for new luxury staples and elevated essentials. And there are a few goodies you won’t want to miss (I’ve nearly talked myself into treating myself to a few things). Here are the best of the best luxury accessories from exciting new brands in gold jewelry, versatile summer handbags, luxury brand sunglasses, and in Vogue gift ideas for Spring and Summer 2022. Better than thou Dior luxury brand sunglasses Did summer really happen if not in a fresh pair of luxury brand sunnies? Christian Dior is the winner in this category this season, with a classic wayfarer silhouette and nostalgic logo details embossed in gold. A little preppy, a little nostalgic, a little “better-than-thou”. And let’s be honest, that’s what this essential is all about.  Duality Cult Gaia suri pearl anklet If Cult Gaia isn’t on your brand watch list, it should be. Modernizing …