Julian Vance

The Speedy, Keepall, Noé, Alma and the classic totes, model by model: how to date a vintage Louis Vuitton bag, judge its patina and buy one that will last.

From a soft 1960s hobo to the crisp Jackie 1961: how Gucci's crescent bag changed under each designer, which size to choose and what a specialist checks before buying.

Prada turned a technical fabric into a luxury signature. Here is how the Re-Edition 2000, 2005 and 1995 differ, where the Re-Nylon tote fits and how to care for nylon.

Karl Lagerfeld's quilted hobo on a rigid base: every Gabrielle size with approximate dimensions, how the double chain wears, and the wear points to check before buying pre-owned.

From the 1997 originals and the embellished years to the 2019 relaunch: how to tell vintage Baguettes apart, which versions collectors chase, and what to check before buying.

From the 2.55 to the CC turn-lock: how the Chanel Classic Flap came to be, how every size compares, which leather to choose and the details copies always miss.

Four signals predict which bags outlive their season. Here is what is passing them now, what is not, and how to buy a trend piece knowingly.