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.
Beginners Guide To The Stella McCartney Falabella
The Stella McCartney Falabella is a modern classic, but with so many choices, which is the right size for you? Look at our size guide (with helpful pictures) to find out.
Virgil Abloh And His Impact On Modern Fashion
How Virgil Abloh became an icon and changed mainstream fashion forever.
How To Authenticate Louis Vuitton Easy Pouch
We LOVE the Louis Vuitton Easy Pouch! But how do you authenticate it? We have some helpful tips for you.
Why is buying preloved the new fashion forward?
How you can help save the earth, without it costing our earth.
Kate Spade, more than a brand.
Read about the face behind the name of one of New York’s signature brands.
Why YSL ‘Sac De Jour’ isn’t just ‘Bag Of The Day’
How a bag of the day has become the bag of the decade.
Anglomania at Armcandy!
The story behind Vivienne Westwood’s ‘Anglomania’ collection, but what does ‘Anglomania’ mean? We’re here to tell you.
Tom Ford and YSL Create History
The inspiration behind this piece of YSL history couldn’t be more relevant than it is in 2020!
Who Is Yayoi Kusama?
When Louis Vuitton and Yayoi Kusama collaborate, beauty is inevitable. But what inspires this critically acclaimed artist?
What is nappa leather?
I’m a lover of soft fabrics. I like cashmere knitwear, silk scarves and brushed cotton pyjamas. So obviously, for me, a nappa bag is right up there! But what is nappa leather? Who invented it? And what are the benefits of it?
Who is Jérôme Dreyfuss?
Who is this man who was labelled “the enfant terrrible of French fashion”? And what sparked him to start designing bags?
Can a Luxury Product be Packaged in 'Non Luxury'?
When Armcandy was first discussed the business side of me was keen to work out the figures to make sure it was viable, the girly side of me conjured up...