



Like all great collections, it started with just one piece.
In this case, it was a pillbox.
But not just any pillbox. A Judith Leiber pillbox.
Bob Maier purchased it for his wife because she was “completely taken” by Judith Leiber pillboxes. And then, because it pleased her, he discovered a mission. He educated himself about Judith Leiber and her bags and continued to surprise his wife with…
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Earlier this week I was blessed to share a stimulating conversation with Mark Levy, the brilliant founder of Levy Innovation, who has been described as “a positioning guru extraordinaire,” “a Superman of the mind,” and “a horse whisperer for writers and thinkers.”
With accolades like that you might correctly surmise that our talk included phrases like externalized thinking and thought leadership but, surprisingly, Mark and I also mulled…
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It’s a SALE-A-BRATION!
Zuburbia and Ann’s Fabulous Finds, the premier site for designer handbags, have teamed up for the When Modern Meets Vintage Pop-Up Sale.
Starting today, you can choose from dozens of classic vintage handbags that have been paired with some of the hottest pieces from recent runways.
Chanel. Gucci. Louis Vuitton. All your favorites are represented.
And whether you choose an authentic vintage bag or you opt…
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Surely we’ve all become used to seeing women sport brand logos on their arms in the form of logoed handbags, shoulder bags and clutches but now Ecko wants you to take your logo love even further and brand that logo on your actual arm!
Yes, Ecko Unlimited is offering 20% off its goods FOR LIFE to anyone who gets a tattoo of the brand’s rhino or shears…
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In a little while, after the worst of the rush hour traffic is over, I’ll be heading out to inspect some Judith Leiber handbags at an auction preview. As part of my due diligence and pre-auction research, I’ve been Googling to find every vintage Judith Leiber handbag hiding in cyberspace—and there are quite a few out there!
Of course, with their quality and craftsmanship, it’s easy…
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