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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 ...
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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...
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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...
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Episode 1: Why is Italian Leather so highly regarded?
This is a question we are often asked – why do people consider Italy the capital of leather making in the world. So first, It’s important to note that the term “Italian leather” is typically use...
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Introducing our Founder Series
Hello, I’m Lola Banjo, Founder, Creative Director, and Designer of Silver & Riley. At Silver & Riley, we create timeless and beautiful travel and fashion accessories designed to make mov...
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LUXURY IN EVERY DETAIL! BLACK WOMAN HANDBAG EXTRAORDINAIRE DESIGNS ITALIAN-MADE LUXURY TRAVEL BAGS
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 fin...
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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 ...
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The Sweetest Red Accessories To Warm Her Heart
A range of gift ideas compiled by women’s fashion editor Emma Cunnington to suit all tastes and budgets. View the full article here.
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In a season where bags were sent down the runways in a myriad of shapes, colors and styles, there have never been more options available to the consumer. The beauty of a great bag is that you don...
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In our continued effort to provide information and resources for our fashion community to take action, we've compiled additional Black-led fashion labels, with a focus on accessories and jewelry, ...
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