Buying GuideMen’s dress shoes
How to choose men’s dress shoes (2026): what to check before you buy
Construction: Goodyear-welted and hand-welted shoes can be resoled many times; Blake-stitched shoes are sleeker but resole fewer times.
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Buying GuideWomen’s luxury sneakers
How to choose luxury sneakers for women (2026): what to check before you buy
Construction: stitched (Margom or cupsole) soles can be replaced; glued soles cannot.
Buying GuideDesigner sandals
How to choose designer sandals (2026): what to check before you buy
Straps: thin straps can cut in on hot days; wider straps and lined footbeds are kinder.
Buying GuideWomen’s designer boots
How to choose designer boots (2026): what to check before you buy
Calf fit: knee boots vary widely in shaft width; check the circumference, not only the size.
Buying GuideWomen’s luxury coats
How to choose a women’s luxury coat (2026): what to check before you buy
Fabric: a high share of wool or cashmere (80%+) keeps you warmer than blends with polyester; double-faced wool is warm…
Buying GuideWomen’s luxury down jackets
How to choose a women’s luxury down jacket (2026): what to check before you buy
Fill power: 700+ fill power down gives more warmth for less weight; check also the fill weight.
Buying GuideWomen’s flats and loafers
How to choose designer flats or loafers (2026): what to check before you buy
Sole: rubber or rubber-studded soles last longer and grip better than thin leather soles on city pavements.
Buying GuideBriefcases and messenger bags
How to choose a luxury briefcase (2026): what to check before you buy
Laptop sleeve: check the padded sleeve fits your laptop, including a case if you use one.
Best ListWomen’s wallets and card holders
Best women’s wallets and card holders (2026): buy these, skip those
Card holders, compact wallets and continental wallets from Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Saint Laurent, Bottega Veneta, Goyard, Prada, Hermès and more.
Top pickChanel Classic Card Holder
Best ListMen’s wallets and card holders
Best men’s wallets and card holders (2026): buy these, skip those
Bifolds, card holders and money clips from Hermès, Bottega Veneta, Louis Vuitton, Montblanc, Smythson, Berluti, Prada and more.
Top pickBottega Veneta Intrecciato Bifold