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A structured black leather tote carried on the shoulder
How to Choose a Work Bag for Your Laptop: Tote, Briefcase or Shoulder Bag
How to choose between a tote, a briefcase and a shoulder bag for work — starting with your laptop's dimensions. Read more...
Gold-tone CHANEL Paris stud on quilted caviar leather
Buying a Pre-Owned Designer Bag: A Checklist Before You Pay
What to check before buying a pre-owned designer bag: condition grades, what's included, authentication checkpoints, pricing and red flags. Read more...
Close-up of a brass clasp and stitched flap on a leather briefcase
How to Care for a Leather Bag: A Practical Guide
A practical guide to cleaning, conditioning and storing a leather bag — including how to care for suede and hair-on leather, and what to do if it gets wet. Read more...