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.

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Who Is Yayoi Kusama?

When Louis Vuitton and Yayoi Kusama collaborate, beauty is inevitable. But what inspires this critically acclaimed artist?
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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 Jérôme Dreyfuss?

Who is this man who was labelled “the enfant terrrible of French fashion”? And what sparked him to start designing bags?
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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...