‘Essential Accessories: Handbags and Heels’ at The Lightbox museum in Surrey The exhibit spans the 16th century until today, and we’re treated to a look at just how little has changed! Accessories have always been indicators of the wearer’s wealth, taste, social status…   Leather handbag with enamel cover, France, c1915, ‘Camata’ Manolo Blahnik, 2000-2001, [...]

You’ve been waiting to hear who won the gorgeous Chanel handbag that was up for grabs in Private Outlet’s November sponsorship contest… Here he is, Alex K., who was nice enough to send us this cheeky photo sitting pretty in our famous baroque style armchair! As he said himself, it’s his wife who’s the most [...]

George Gina & Lucy, here’s the story of a brand that’s intriguing to every authentic fashion victim! © Private Outlet 2010 Legend has it that at first there was George and his imagination, but then came Lucy and her passion for accessories, which gave birth to GG&L. But behind this German brand are George Gina [...]

When it was created in 1987 by Guy Achache, Abaco was first specialized in leather belts. After an initial decent yet moderate success the brand really took off with the arrival of the founder’s wife: Raquel Achache. Originally trained as a professional make-up artist, she rapidly became the brand’s leading designer. The overall strategy was [...]