Rarely seen in anything but pieces from the big-label luxury houses, the former first lady is the very picture of poise – we put her fashion diplomacy under the microscope

Hermès’ Birkin bags are known for being exorbitantly expensive and notoriously exclusive, as they’re subjected to an annual quota – would you buy a Lego kit version instead?

Chinese manufacturers have become so good at replicating designer goods that even the most experienced authenticators can struggle to decipher a superfake – and social media is making things worse

Mycelium – a weblike fungus that can become a mushroom – might be the next big thing in luxury fashion, as brands turn to leather alternatives in favour of sustainability

Hermès saw its sales and profit jump for the first half of the year, surpassing rivals LVMH and Cartier owner Richemont – and its executive chairman is confident the brand will stay strong

Demand for the Hermès Birkin bag has gone up again, following the tragic death of the woman it was named after, Jane Birkin – and shoppers are honouring her carefree style too

The late actress and singer met the luxury brand’s then chairman on an Air France flight, doodled her dream handbag on an aeroplane sick bag – and the legendary Birkin was born

The highly coveted Hermès Birkin was named after her and, as tributes for the cultural icon pour in, we take a look back at how she became the inspiration behind the ‘It’ bag of the century

Goodbye bag hooks, hello purse stools: restaurants from fine dining to casual steakhouses are all adding companion seats for guests’ bags – with writers at And Just Like That… and Emily in Paris riffing on the trend

Thirteen pieces from Hong Kong singer-actress Kelly Chen’s personal collection join iconic luxury handbags from Hermès, Gucci and Fendi and more in the exhibition at Pacific Place.

Sotheby’s is running a sealed online auction for this rarer-than-rare handbag and anyone can bid – though spoiler alert, you’ll need bags of cash to come away with it

French luxury house Hermès emerges victorious from its US lawsuit, winning a permanent ban on the sales of artist Mason Rothschild’s ‘MetaBirkin’ NFTs that depict the iconic handbag

Luxury bags as investments? As long as they are timeless and limited-edition ... read on for expert insights on choosing an accessory with long-term profit

Luxury’s biggest names, from Dior, Hermès and Versace, to Fendi and Loewe, have released a rainbow of colours to complement your wardrobe this spring

Despite winning its case against Mason Rothschild, Hermès is seeking an injunction against the artist to stop him profiting from the MetaBirkins NFTs, as he continues to promote them online

Brands brought a burst of energy and drama to Paris Fashion Week’s weekend shows, with Hermès’ monochromatic minimalism and stars like Mick Jagger’s daughter paying tribute to Vivienne Westwood

The use of laboratory-engineered nanotechnology is a game changer for high-end watchmakers like Hermès, Tag Heuer, Zenith and Ulysse Nardin – here’s how they’re incorporating the techniques in designs

Luxury French fashion house Hermès posted its record annual sales and profits from 2022 – despite China’s Covid-19 lockdowns and many countries’ ongoing high inflation rates

After a year-long battle, Hermès won its case against digital artist Mason Rothschild over his MetaBirkin NFTs – here’s what you need to know about the history-making case

From an intricate scene of a hatching egg and a river on the Jaquet Droz Bird Repeater watch, to Cartier’s The Crash Tigrée inspired by the age of swing, these 5 métiers d’art watches are a knockout

The partner of football legend Cristiano Ronaldo loves to accessorise in style, whether she’s travelling in a Bentley or private jet, or posing for the camera pitchside with her children

Versace’s I Love Baroque print hits cushions, Hermès pays tributes to vintage ads with a new cashmere blanket, and the Armani Casa drinks station is ideal for entertaining in style

Luxury brands, such as Bottega Veneta, Hermès, Celine and Chanel, have started offering repairs on their leather goods – a move towards sustainability that also builds brand value.

Hermès is set to increase its prices up between five per cent and 10 per cent in January. Its chief financial officer says the luxury company is seeing ‘no signs of slowdown’ in sales.

From the Hermès Birkin and the Lady Dior, to the Chanel 2.55 and the Fendi Baguette, the designer handbag is a fashion icon linked to some of the world’s most prominent women.

From an Hermès bag on wheels and a scaled-down Ferrari, to a gold PlayStation and a Swarovski crystal-covered rocking horse, these eye-wateringly expensive items are the height of bling

In light of growing consumer interest in preloved fashion, more luxury brands are embracing the practice … but not everyone is on board

Singapore-based influencer and real-life Crazy Rich Asian socialite Jamie Chua shows off her luxury collection of Hermès bags – which are made of everything from calfskin to crocodile hide.

Designer Veronique Nichanian – helming the fashion house’s men’s line since 1988 – created shimmery windbreakers, minimalist pants and shorts, and jackets in technical canvas