Everything you need to know before buying vintage handbags: how to tell cast hardware from stamped fakes, what real leather patina looks like vs. artificial aging, which labels (Chanel, Gucci, Celine, Bottega) hold value best, and why prices for the same bag can vary 15-40% across platforms. A curator's guide from Foundry. Read more...

5 vintage designer bags worth buying now — plus the exact authentication tells (hardware weight, stamp placement, stitching) Foundry's curators check before any listing goes live. Includes the Dior Saddle Bag's 1999–2001 "sweet spot" and why pre-2000 Chanel hardware doesn't fade like reissues. Read more...

Considering a vintage wedding dress? Foundry's bridal guide breaks down the 3 silhouettes brides are buying this season, which designer labels hold their construction quality, how to spot fabric damage before you buy, and what a Vera Wang archive gown actually costs secondhand ($400–$1,500 vs. new bridal at 2-3x that). Read more...

Foundry's 2026 guide to the Louis Vuitton Neverfull: PM/MM/GM sizing, current resale prices by platform, authentication checks, and where to buy real. Read more...

Foundry's guide to Hermès blind stamps, date codes, and saddle stitching — plus what most guides get wrong about authenticity cards and lock numbers. Read more...

Foundry's expert guide to authenticating vintage Prada: the logo plaque, QA tag, hologram sticker, and country-of-origin checks pros actually use. Read more...

Carolina Herrera, Versace, and Isabel Marant all reworked capris this season. I love the look, just not on my own legs, and here's why that's about proportion, not the trend. Read more...

Bermuda shorts went from dadcore to Dries Van Noten and Balenciaga this season. I've loved the oversized long short for years, and I'm not mad the runways caught up. Read more...

The LA pilates crowd's answer to bike shorts might be the single most-worn item in my closet this year. Here's why the fold-over waistband works. Read more...

Fendi, Prada, and Dior all went aquamarine this season, and unlike most color trends, this one didn't wear thin by August. Read more...

Vintage clothing red flags, authentication tips, and condition grading — Foundry's guide to buying authentic vintage online without getting fooled. Read more...