Bag Guides

Why Your New Bag Arrives Squished, and How to Fix It
Soft bags ship compressed. What is normal, what is actual damage, and the 24-hour fix that gets the shape back. Read more...
The Going-Out Bag Checklist
Five things that always go in, three that are sometimes worth the space, and everything worth leaving at home. Read more...
Five Details That Tell You Whether a Cheap Bag Will Last
Strap attachment, zipper, lining, edges and hardware. All five are visible in the product photos if you know where to look. Read more...
Faux Pearls and Rhinestones: What They Are and How to Keep Them On
How decorative pearls and stones are made, how to tell set from glued in a product photo, and the care that keeps them attached. Read more...
Quilted Bags: What the Pattern Does and How to Style It
Why quilting exists, how to spot good quilting from a photo, and how to wear a quilted bag without the outfit fighting it. Read more...
What PU Leather Actually Is
PU is a polyurethane coating on fabric. What it is good at, how it fails, how long it lasts, and the names it hides behind on a label. Read more...
How to Wear a Crossbody Bag: Three Positions, One Strap
Hip height, high and short, or on the shoulder. How to set strap length, which side to wear it on, and how to handle a decorated bag. Read more...
What Actually Fits in a Small Crossbody Bag
A small crossbody holds about four things. Which four, why your phone size decides the rest, and how to pack one so it closes comfortably. Read more...