Posted by Lisa Corbett Thurber on Sep 29th 2026
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When I open a shipment and spot certain names stamped inside a vintage bag, my pulse quickens. Lucille de Paris. Martin Van Schaak. Finesse La Model. These weren't just retailers—they were mid-century
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Posted by Lisa Corbett Thurber on Sep 22nd 2026
Klein Blue & Cobalt: Vintage Exotic Skins Did It First
When Vogue called out Klein Blue at Bottega Veneta and cobalt at Jil Sander and Givenchy for 2026, I had to smile. The runways have "discovered" what vintage exotic skin artisans perfected decades ago
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Posted by Lisa Corbett Thurber on Sep 16th 2026
Tan, Bone & Blonde: The Neutrals That Never Leave
There's a reason I never rotate the neutrals out of rotation. While jewel tones and bold hues come and go with the seasons, tan, bone, and blonde exotic skins remain the workhorses of any serious coll
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Posted by Lisa Corbett Thurber on Sep 15th 2026
The Quiet Greens: Olive & Sage Exotic Skins for Fall 2026
There's something quietly radical about a green handbag this season. Not emerald, not lime—I'm talking about the muted, grounded greens that have started showing up everywhere: olive, sage, moss, fore
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Posted by Lisa Corbett Thurber on Sep 14th 2026
Deep Autumn Drama: Hornback & Rich Browns for October 2026
October is my favorite month to curate. The light shifts lower, shadows stretch longer, and suddenly those glossy summer pastels feel frivolous. This is the season for bags with substance—deep espress
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Posted by Lisa Corbett Thurber on Sep 11th 2026
Metallic Evening Bags: Gold, Silver & Bronze for 2026
There's something about the shimmer of genuine metallic exotic leather under party lights that no embossed imitation can replicate. As we move into the 2026 holiday season, I'm reaching for the bags i
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