From the supple grain of fine leather to the architectural lines of an iconic tote, luxury handbags tell a story of design, heritage, and craftsmanship. Yet like fine jewelry, handbags come with a language of their own — silhouettes, materials, construction techniques, and design codes that define both form and function.  This Handbag Glossary from The 1916 Company is...

The pre-owned luxury market has entered a new era — already valued at an estimated $25–30 billion in 2020 and poised for continued growth in the decade ahead, with annual expansion rates of roughly 10–15 percent according to McKinsey analysts* — a trend that reflects both cultural shifts and evolving tastes among discerning buyers. Yet...