The Armcandy Library

Welcome to our resource library for bag lovers. Are you a handbag connoisseur or in the early stages of your collection? Interested in the designers inspirations & muses, sizes and measurements of design classics, and how to authenticate preloved luxury bags? We are constantly updating and adding articles, so be sure to pop by regularly. Happy reading.

It Bags of the last 70 years

The Evolution of the ‘It’ Bag, 7 Decades of Style

Has your favourite ‘It’ bag stood the test of time?
Beginners Guide to Louis Vuitton Sizing: Speedy Edition

Beginners Guide to Louis Vuitton Sizing: Speedy Edition

The Louis Vuitton Speedy has become a must-have for travelers with its stylish leather handles and iconic coated canvas design. This guide will cover everything you need to know about Louis Vuitton Speedy sizes, helping you choose the perfect Speedy for you!

Bill Amberg The Rocket Bag

Bill Amberg The Rocket Bag

Bill Amberg, a name associated with contemporary luxury leather goods, has spent the past 40 years combining traditional craftsmanship into modern design. The Rocket bag has achieved iconic status, earning a place in the permanent collections of both The V&A in London and the The Met in New York...
Louis Vuitton

Beginners Guide to Louis Vuitton Sizing: Letters Edition

This guide is an introduction into the world of Louis Vuitton sizing. It will help you navigate lettered sizing and aid you to make the perfect choice for you.
Tory Burch: Who Is She And What Is Her Brand About?

Tory Burch: Who Is She And What Is Her Brand About?

Our favourite leader of boho luxury, let’s talk Tory Burch.
Chanel Flap Bag on Armcandy Bag Co

Reissue v 2.55

Ever wondered what is a Chanel 2.55 and what is a reissue? Is a Chanel Classic Flap the same as a 2.55? Coco Chanel designed her first bag in 1929....
Hermès On Armcandy Bag Co

How To Authenticate an Hermès Evelyne TPM

The sight of THAT orange bag is enough to make me send quiet squeals of excitement into the universe, and when the orange box is brought out of it, wrapped in chocolate ribbon, I can hardly contain myself! Because Hermès is true luxury. Grown-up luxury. The real deal.

But how do you know you're buying the real deal?...

Your Brief Guide To Handbag Leathers

Your Brief Guide To Handbag Leathers

Get to know a few of our favourite materials!
Mulberry’s 50th: ‘Icons Editions’

Mulberry’s 50th: ‘Icons Editions’

50 Years of Mulberry, cause for celebration indeed! Take a look at their ‘Icons Edition’ collection with us.
100 Years Of Gucci

100 Years Of Gucci

What does 100 years from one of the worlds greatest fashion house look like?
Erykah Badu, Thom Browne and Hector.

Erykah Badu, Thom Browne and Hector.

Who is Hector? And why is he the star of 2021’s Met Gala?
The Mulberry Icons And Their Name Sakes

The Mulberry Icons And Their Name Sakes

The story behind a few in Mulberry’s ‘Icons’ range. Spoiler: they’re called Icons, for a reason.