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10 Tips for Reselling Your Bag Online

If you’ve ever considered selling one of your handbags, this guide is an absolute must. Read all of PurseBop’s tips and tricks for reselling online!

Neutral Color Inspirations for Your Fall Wardrobe

Neutral colors are integral to any fall wardrobe. We’re here to inspire you with eye candy!

New Development In the System To Buy A Birkin

Important update on the system for requesting leather good appointments at the Hermès FSH mothership store.

Entry Level Bags 101

Imagine this: Ever since she was a young teenager, Anna would go

Bringing Home a Slice of Hermès History: PurseBop’s Special Birthday Birkin

Part I: Hermès 101: Origins, Equestrians, and Aristocrats Part II: Aging Gracefully with Hermès

10 Hot Bag Releases Under $1,500

A new, fabulous bag doesn’t have to come with an outrageous price tag. Shop new arrivals under $1,500!

How to Spot a Fake Designer Bag 101 Guide

Unfortunately, the world of counterfeit goods seems to be getting more sophisticated by the minute. Read our tips on how to spot a fake designer bag!

10 Tips to Help You Establish an Enduring Relationship with Hermès

Learn how to establish a strong relationship with Hermès and score your dream bag with these helpful tips from @eternalove4bags!

Saving to Splurge

How can you control your temptations and buy the things that really add value to your collection? Fashionista @kugzz shares her brilliant advice.

Chanel Classic Flap Size Comparison

COMPARE & CONTRAST: An in-depth comparison of the Chanel Classic Flap sizes complete with real life modeling pictures of each on two body frames.

Settling for a Birkin, Kelly or Constance?

It’s a rare opportunity to be offered a Hermès bag like a Birkin, Kelly or Constance. But, should you settle with any bag just because you get the offer?

Amazon Prime Wardrobe: An Online Shopping Revolution?

Will Amazon Prime Wardrobe change your shopping game? Should luxury brands and department stores consider Amazon a threat?

The Ultimate “It” Bag Analysis

Every once in a while, you may see a bag for the

Travel Guide: The Do’s and Don’ts

by Chloë Traveling safely and securely as a handbag aficionado can be

Birkin Breaks Records: Sells for 380,000 at Christie’s Auction

@pursebop shared this photo on @boptalk just hours before the live auction

What’s Your Holy Grail Bag?

Fashionistas from our lovely handbag community share the story of their holy grail bags and future HGBs.

The Perfect Work Bag (PWB)

The Perfect Work Bag (PWB) is the key to success. So, how exactly does one pick the perfect PWB? Follow the process and search through our suggestions!

Why One In and One Out? And No More Than 10 Bags

Remember the under 10 handbags fashionista? She swapped out her Chanel mini after acquiring a Hermes Constance. Read all about the process.

Hermès Paris Summer Sale 2017 Dates

Confirmed dates for the Hermes Summer Sale 2017 in Paris. If you’re interested in attending, read through our tips and tricks!

Hermès Sale San Francisco Summer 2017

The Hermes San Francisco location will have a moving sale this summer. Read all the details including dates, times and location.

Birkin Bait: The Stuff We Buy to Hook a Birkin

@StylishSheba explains what it means to “play the Hermes game”. What exactly do you need to buy to hook a Birkin?

Color Snob

Explore handbag colors and what each one signifies. What color we choose is a form of non-verbal communication and can change how people perceive you.

Part 6: PurseBop’s Special Order Birkin Reveal

PurseBop reveals her Special Order Birkin in this final chapter of a 6 part SO series. Article includes many closeup pictures the conclusion of the story.

Part Four: Couples That Special Order Together Stay Together

Pursebop continues the reveal of her Hermès Special Order handbag in this lively detailed step by step narrative. Part four of the Special Order series.

Part Three: PurseBop Gets The Call

PurseBop shares her Special Order story first hand in an extensive step by step narrative. Part three of PurseBop’s Special Order series.

Marching Bags

If one were to carry a handbag to a march or protest, what would it be? Writer Maura Carlin takes a light hearted look at the need for transparency in bags.

Hermes Special Orders: The Exclusive Horseshoe Club

PurseBop gives you an in depth report on the exclusive Hermes Special Orders. Report includes testimonials and pictures from leading Hermes afcianados.

Is That Birkin Real? eBay Launches Authentication Program

eBay is launching a program called eBay Authenticate which is intended to provide an additional level of security and trust for high-dollar transactions.