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Brandon Maxwell Bags: The Vance, the Maxwell and the Louise Explained

Posted by Gemma Deeks

October 15, 2026

Brandon Maxwell makes three handbag families: the Vance Weekender, a large softly structured carryall; the Maxwell, a frame bag with a top handle; and the Louise Pochette, a slim shoulder bag. All three are handcrafted in Italy, lined in beige suede and finished with palladium plated hardware....

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Paris Texas Jane Boots: The 60 mm Western Boot in Three Heights

Posted by Gemma Deeks

October 15, 2026

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The Paris Texas Jane boot on a 60 mm covered Western heel: ankle, mid-calf and knee-high, the three new brushed calf pairs, the Texas Rose sole and fit.

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Paris Texas Queen of Hearts: The Heart-Inlay Boots, Sabots and Slingbacks

Posted by Gemma Deeks

October 15, 2026

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The Paris Texas Queen of Hearts capsule: heart inlays in python-print leather on Lidia boots, sabots and slingbacks, plus the four new AW26 styles.

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Paris Texas Fur Boots and Mules: Kidassia, Shearling and Fur Trim

Posted by Gemma Deeks

October 15, 2026

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Paris Texas fur for winter 2026: the Lidia fur boot, Napa Kidassia furry boot, fur mule and shearling sabot, which fur is which, care and the ten to buy.

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Paris Texas Over-the-Knee Boots: Vera, Rose and Bettina Compared

Posted by Gemma Deeks

October 15, 2026

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The new Paris Texas Vera 105 over-the-knee boot against the Rose and the Bettina: heels, materials, the Texas Rose sole, fit and the six pairs to buy.

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Paris Texas Knee-High Boots: The 10 to Buy, by Heel Height

Posted by Gemma Deeks

October 15, 2026

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Every Paris Texas knee-high boot by heel, from the 25 mm Bettina to the 105 mm Lidia, the new cut-out python and fur boots, calf fit and the ten to buy.

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Paris Texas Dallas Boots: The Western Ankle Boot at 60 and 100 mm

Posted by Gemma Deeks

October 15, 2026

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The Paris Texas Dallas Western ankle boot at 60 and 100 mm: the two new AW26 pairs, toe cap versus embroidered, shaft size, fit and the eight to buy.

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Paris Texas El Dorado Boots: The Tall Western Boot, Every Version Explained

Posted by Gemma Deeks

October 15, 2026

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The El Dorado is the tall Paris Texas cowboy boot on a 100 mm heel. Plain, embroidered and metal toe cap versions, the 40 cm shaft, fit and the pairs to buy.

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Paris Texas New Arrivals: The Autumn Winter 2026 Edit

Posted by Gemma Deeks

October 15, 2026

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Every Paris Texas new arrival for autumn winter 2026: cut-out python boots, Queen of Hearts, fur boots, the Vera over-the-knee boot and the five to buy first.

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15 Oct

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LaPointe Coats and Jackets: Statement Outerwear

Posted by Gemma Deeks

October 23, 2026

Satin coats with fur, marbled feather jackets, leopard calf hair and organza trenches, and how to wear them.

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15 Oct

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LaPointe Cape Tops: The Cape Tee, Caftan and Cape Dress

Posted by Gemma Deeks

October 23, 2026

The quiet hero of the house: what a cape tee is, which fabric to choose and how to wear it.

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15 Oct

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LaPointe Satin Pants: The Trousers That Go With Everything

Posted by Gemma Deeks

October 23, 2026

The relaxed pleated, draped, tapered and belted satin trousers, how each fits and how to wear them day to night.

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15 Oct

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LaPointe Feather Tops: How to Buy and Wear Them

Posted by Gemma Deeks

October 23, 2026

Feathered knits, satin tops and cascading tanks: the most efficient party pieces you can own.

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15 Oct

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LaPointe Cocktail Dresses: Minis and Midis Worth Owning

Posted by Gemma Deeks

October 23, 2026

The feathered shift, the bias satin midi and the rhinestone fringe mini, and how to wear each to a cocktail dress code.

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15 Oct

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LaPointe Wedding Guest Dresses for Every Dress Code

Posted by Gemma Deeks

October 23, 2026

Black tie, formal, cocktail, daytime and winter: the LaPointe wedding guest dress for every kind of invitation.

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15 Oct

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LaPointe Mother of the Bride Dresses: Gowns, Colours and Fit

Posted by Gemma Deeks

October 23, 2026

The LaPointe gowns and separates that suit a mother of the bride, the colours that sit beside a bridal party, and how the sizing runs.

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15 Oct

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Where to Buy LaPointe: Retailers, Prices and Authenticity

Posted by Gemma Deeks

October 15, 2026

Where LaPointe is sold, what each retailer is good for, what it costs and how to know it is authentic.

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Where to Buy Jenny Packham: Stores, Stockists, Sale and Authentic Online

Posted by Gemma Deeks

October 15, 2026

Jenny Packham sells through its own store in London, its own website and a small group of luxury stockists, and Coveti carries the evening collection online with worldwide shipping. If you are searching for a Jenny Packham sale, it helps to know how the house prices its gowns and where the...

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Women’s Leather Gloves: Lengths, Leathers and How to Size Them

Posted by Gemma Deeks

October 17, 2026

The best leather gloves for women are made in soft nappa lambskin, lined in wool for warmth and sized by measuring around the palm. Short gloves suit everyday coats; long gloves suit capes and three-quarter sleeves. Max Mara makes nappa, suede and cashmere gloves in short, mid, long and...

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Italian Luxury Brands: A Guide to 15 Houses and What They Do Best

Posted by Gemma Deeks

October 23, 2026

The best-known Italian luxury brands include Max Mara, Gucci, Prada, Bottega Veneta, Dolce & Gabbana, Fendi, Valentino, Giorgio Armani, Versace, Brunello Cucinelli, Loro Piana and Valextra. Most grew from family workshops in cities such as Milan, Florence and Rome. Max Mara, founded in...

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Women’s Puffer Jackets: Down, Lengths and the Best Max Mara Styles

Posted by Gemma Deeks

October 23, 2026

The best womens puffer jacket for a proper winter is filled with goose down, finished in a water-repellent shell and cut long enough to cover the hips. If you wear tailoring underneath, choose a long puffer coat with a belt and a clean front. Max Mara The Cube is the house line for padded,...

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Cape Coats for Women: How to Wear a Cape and the Best to Buy

Posted by Gemma Deeks

October 23, 2026

A cape coat is an outer layer that hangs from the shoulders with slits, short sleeves and side buttons in place of full sleeves. Wear it over slim layers, with long gloves and a bag held in the hand. Max Mara makes capes in wool, cashmere, Teddy fabric and gabardine, from the Colomba wool cloak...

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Types of Coats: A Glossary of 21 Coat Styles for Women

Posted by Gemma Deeks

October 23, 2026

The main types of coats for women fall into four families: tailored coats (double-breasted, overcoat, pea coat, redingote), soft coats (wrap, robe, cocoon, kimono, cape), weather coats (trench, parka, puffer, duster) and textured coats (teddy, shearling, leather, tweed). Max Mara, the Italian...

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Women’s Wool Coats: Fabrics, Lengths, Cuts and the Best to Buy

Posted by Gemma Deeks

October 23, 2026

The best wool coat for women is made from dense, double-woven virgin wool, cut with room for a jumper, and long enough to cover your knees in a northern winter. Max Mara, the Italian house founded in 1951, builds most of its coats this way, from the pure wool robe coats of 'S Max Mara to the...

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