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Velvet Meets Leather: Top 5 Bags From LVB Collection That Proves You Don't Have to Choose One Aesthetic
Style Guide

Velvet Meets Leather: Top 5 Bags From LVB Collection That Proves You Don't Have to Choose One Aesthetic

Deciding what to look for when choosing a designer handbag often feels like a commitment to a single aesthetic. Do you opt for the timeless appeal of premium leather, or the expressive, artistic touch of patterned velvet…

Sponsored by LVB Collection·August 12, 2026
Models showcase innovative sustainable fashion collections made from recycled and upcycled materials on the runway at Copenhagen Fashion Week Spring 2027.
The Runway

Copenhagen Fashion Week Spring 2027 Spotlights Sustainable Innovations

Over 60% of brands at Copenhagen Fashion Week Spring 2027 showcased collections made from at least 75% recycled or upcycled materials.

Aylin Demir·August 4, 2026
Mariano Fortuny in his atelier, examining fabric near a Delphos gown, highlighting the intricate pleating technique.
Heritage

How Did Mariano Fortuny Pleat the Delphos Gown? A History

Despite Mariano Fortuny holding the 1909 patent for the Delphos gown's revolutionary pleating process and its machine, he openly acknowledged Henriette Nigrin as the true inventor of the system.

Rafael Castillo·July 15, 2026