A Birkin at WALMART! YES!

Just when you thought the luxury handbag narrative could not get any crazier, it does. Now retail giant Walmart has entered the fray. The Bentonville discounter chain introduced a version of an iconic bag and social media has gone wild over the copy. Birkin handbags are suppose to be the exclusive domain of the rich… Continue reading A Birkin at WALMART! YES!

Trends in 25

Trends 2025 The Luxury HandBag Bubble could pop as buyers turn away from overpriced labels. Quiet Luxury continues to make inroads but expect a consumer shift away from big brands. Hyper Fast Fashion will continue to dominate the headlines and consumer wallets.  The app shopping platforms show no signs of slowing down. An easy one… Continue reading Trends in 25

The Low Price Allure Wins

That orange bag is ubiquitous. The most downloaded app in 2024 was the low priced Chinese shopping platform TEMU. The low priced products have proven a success with buyers in uncertain times. This past October the Shanghai giant recorded 52 million downloads in the US. Offering everything from fast fashion bags to cutlery, Temu has… Continue reading The Low Price Allure Wins