Brands Like Strathberry: DeMellier, Polene and ATP Atelier Compared
The best alternatives to Strathberry, from DeMellier to Polene and ATP Atelier, compared on craft, signature and where they are made.
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The Best Strathberry Bags: East/West, Mini Tote and the Icons
From the East/West that Meghan Markle made famous to the Mini Tote and Lana Hobo, these are the Strathberry bags worth knowing and how to wear them.
Where Is Strathberry Made? Designed in Scotland, Handcrafted in Spain
Strathberry is designed at its Edinburgh studio and handcrafted in Spain from fine European leather. A look at the makers behind the bags.
Is Strathberry a Luxury Brand? The Edinburgh House, Explained
Strathberry is a Scottish leather-goods house that designs in Edinburgh and handcrafts in Spain. Here is where it sits in the luxury landscape, and why.
Coveti Gift Cards: The Luxury Gift for the Fashion-Forward in 2026
Why a Gift Card Becomes a Luxury Gift
What Makes a Coveti Gift Card Different
Who a Coveti Gift Card Is Right For
The Woman Who Already...
Brands Like Huishan Zhang: 8 Designers for Embellished Occasion Dressing
Eight designers for embellished occasion dressing, compared honestly against Huishan Zhang: Safiyaa, Erdem, Jenny Packham, Oscar de la Renta, Elie Saab, Zuhair Murad, Needle & Thread and Self-Portrait.
How to Style Huishan Zhang: Seven Rules, and the Mistake Everyone Makes
Seven styling rules for Huishan Zhang, the one mistake that ruins most occasion outfits, and how to turn two pieces into four wearable looks.
The Best Huishan Zhang Gowns to Buy Now
From embellished sequin to canary duchesse, our editors choose the best Huishan Zhang gowns for weddings, galas and the red carpet, and how to pick yours.
Is Huishan Zhang a Luxury Brand? Measured Against Six Tests
Six checkable tests for whether Huishan Zhang is a luxury brand, from the V&A acquisition to production scarcity, with the two places it genuinely does not compete.
Brands Like Blazé Milano: Tailoring Labels We Love
Love the Blazé Milano blazer? These are the quiet-luxury tailoring labels we recommend to Blazé shoppers, The Row, Khaite and Toteme, and what each one does best.
How to Style a Blazé Milano Blazer, Day to Night
The Blazé Milano blazer works for the office, the weekend and the evening. Here is how to style the Everyday and Everynight double-breasted cuts, with the trousers and the slip dress.
Blazé Milano Sizing: How the 00 to IV Blazers Really Fit
Blazé Milano runs 00, 0, I, II, III, IV, and the blazers are cut oversized. Here is the size ladder translated to UK, the size-down rule, and how Everyday and Everynight differ.
Is Blazé Milano Worth It? The Blazer, the Price, and the Verdict
Blazé Milano built its name on the blazer. Here is what you pay for, the cost-per-wear case, and our honest verdict on whether the Italian tailoring house is worth it.
Alex Perry vs Carla Zampatti: Which Australian Eveningwear Designer Is Right for You?
Two of Australia's defining designers, compared: Alex Perry's red-carpet corsetry against Carla Zampatti's refined tailoring, and who each one is for.
Alex Perry Pre-Fall 2026: The Red-Carpet Edit
Alex Perry Pre-Fall 2026 doubles down on the house signature: corseted sequin gowns, fluid jersey columns, and sculptural tailoring. Here is the Coveti edit.
The Best Alex Perry Gowns to Buy in 2026
The best Alex Perry gowns to buy now, chosen by Coveti's fashion desk: sequin columns, draped leather, and sculptural eveningwear, with prices and styling notes.
Who Is Alex Perry? The Australian Designer Behind the Red Carpet
Alex Perry is the Australian couturier behind some of the red carpet's most sculptural gowns, founded in Sydney in 1992. Meet the designer and shop the edit at Coveti.
Where Is DeMellier Made?
DeMellier is designed in London and handcrafted in Europe from Leather Working Group gold-rated Italian leather. Full provenance explained.
The Best DeMellier Bags: A Buyer’s Guide
A model-by-model guide to the best DeMellier bags, from the Hudson and New York to the Nano Montreal, with what each carries and who it suits.
DeMellier vs Polène: Which Bag Should You Buy?
DeMellier vs Polène compared on origin, leather, signature shapes, price, and give-back, to help you choose the right structured leather bag.
Is DeMellier a Luxury Brand?
Yes, DeMellier is a British luxury handbag brand: gold-rated Italian leather, handcrafted in Europe, Walpole-awarded, with a give-back on every bag.
Which Polène Bag Should You Buy? A Style-by-Style Guide
A style-by-style guide to the Polène line: Numéro Dix, Cyme, Numéro Un, Mokki, Tonca and more, matched to what you need the bag to do. Picked by Coveti's fashion editor.
Brands Like Polène: 4 Alternatives Worth Buying
The best alternatives to Polène: DeMellier, ATP Atelier, Ateliers Auguste, and By Far. How each compares on leather, look, and price, all stocked at Coveti.
Is Polène a Luxury Brand? An Editor’s Honest Verdict
Polène uses full-grain leather and handcrafts its bags in Spain at a fraction of heritage-house prices. An honest editor's verdict on whether Polène is luxury, plus where to buy.