The Insight Studio

The Global Bottleneck: Why Skilled Artisans Are Disappearing and What It Means for the Future of Luxury

A look at the global shortage of skilled artisans, the structural forces behind their decline, and what this means for the future of true luxury craftsmanship.

The Rise of Stealth Wealth And The New Symbols Of Luxury

Stealth wealth reflects a broader shift toward craftsmanship, longevity, and refined design. This article explores the economic and cultural forces driving the movement and how it is influencing the luxury sector.

Luxury’s Identity Crisis: Craftsmanship vs. Celebrity Marketing

A look at the tension shaping modern luxury. As celebrity-driven marketing rises, craftsmanship becomes the strongest signal of authenticity and long-term value. This article examines how consumer expectations are shifting and why technical master...

The Truth About Chrome-Tanned Leather vs Vegetable-Tanned Leather

A comprehensive look at chrome-tanned and vegetable-tanned leather, including how each method affects durability, structure, environmental impact, and the standards used in high-end Italian craftsmanship.

The Hidden Costs of Fast Fashion Returns: Waste, Reverse Logistics, and the True Environmental Burden

A detailed look at how fast fashion returns drive waste, reverse logistics burdens, and environmental harm, and why thoughtful purchasing supports more sustainable fashion habits.

The Best Everyday Bags, According to BAZAAR Editors

The best everyday bags need an effortlessly chic exterior and a spacious, organized interior to be worth carrying 24/7. Inside and outside, versatility is the most important factor. Every BAZAAR editor taking stock of their accessories collectio...

Silver & Riley's founder couldn't find a luxury travel bag she loved. So, she created her own

    In her jet-setting life as a business consultant, Lola Banjo has visited more than a hundred countries. But as she hit the road, she never found a travel bag she loved.  As she observed what her colleagues carried, she came across many high...

Leather Can Be Sustainable

Sustainability and fashion are notoriously disagreeable bedfellows with goals and ideals that are often at odds. This stalemate is most apparent when it comes to leather: a beloved and ancient material whose star is simultaneously enjoying a ...

Luxury In Every Detail. Black Woman Handbag Extraordinaire Designs Italian-Made Luxury

Meet Lola Banjo, the Black woman founder behind the luxury Italian-made handbag and travel accessory line, Silver & Riley. It was during her travels that Banjo realized how hard it was to find a travel bag that was functional, stylish, high-...

18 Weekender Bags That Aren’t Ugly

Finding the best weekender bag that fits your airport style and all your stuff is no easy feat. If you’ve ever tried to stuff three days’ worth of belongings into a backpack, then you understand the value of a weekender bag. A bag that holds jus...