Select leather goods from heritage manufacturers like Smythson or Ettinger, or consider quality alternatives from Carl Friedrik or Bellroy for enduring quality and understated luxury
According to ANSA Italian news agency, tourist-targeted theft in Italian cities rises 35% during peak summer months
According to Kanagy-Loux: Two brands in particular epitomized this style: Laura Ashley, which was founded by its Welsh namesake in 1953, and Gunne Sax, which was cofounded by two seamstresses in San Francisco in 1967 before designer Jessica McClintock took the helm
When finished, your hemmed edge should be smooth
Kristen Nichols is the Associate Director, Special Projects at Who What Wear where she oversees luxury, runway content, and wedding features, and covers fashion within the luxury market, runway reporting, shopping features, trends, and interviews with leading industry experts