Posted by Lisa Corbett Thurber on Sep 11th 2026
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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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Posted by Lisa Corbett Thurber on Sep 11th 2026
Golden Acacia Exotic Skins: Pantone's Fall 2026 Warmth
When Pantone named Acacia—that radiant golden yellow—as one of their ten key shades for Fall/Winter 2026-27, I smiled. I've spent over two decades searching for precisely this warmth in vintage alliga
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Posted by Lisa Corbett Thurber on Sep 11th 2026
Burgundy & Red Exotic Skins: Fall 2026's Power Color Revival
Every fall, I watch the fashion world declare its new "it" color, but this year feels different. Burgundy and red mahogany aren't just trending for Fall 2026—they're reclaiming their place as the soph
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Posted by Lisa Corbett Thurber on Sep 8th 2026
Turquoise & Teal Exotic Skins: Fall 2026's Surprise Shade
I'll admit, when Vogue declared turquoise one of Fall 2026's standout colors—spotted on the runways at Tove, Valentino, and Jacquemus—I smiled. Because while fashion loves to "discover" a shade, those
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Posted by Lisa Corbett Thurber on Sep 6th 2026
Jewel-Tone Exotic Skins: Purple & Cobalt for 2026
When I see royal purple and cobalt blue flooding the runways at Chanel and Loewe this season, I know we're witnessing more than a trend—we're experiencing the emotional return of saturated jewel tones
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Posted by Lisa Corbett Thurber on Sep 6th 2026
Festival Fuchsia: Bold Pink & Magenta Exotic Skins for 2026
Pantone named Festival Fuchsia (PANTONE 19-2434 TCX) one of the ten standout shades in its Fall/Winter 2026–2027 Fashion Color Trend Report for New York Fashion Week—a vibrant, warm-toned pink t
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