by CRIS&COCO | Jun 22, 2023 | Luxury Accessories
In a world overtaken by Gucci-sliding Instagram influencers, we now witness the epochal clash of titans – the billionaire class seeking refuge in street credibility. The glittering sword they chose to wield? LOUIS VUITTON’s spectacular soirée on the Pont Neuf in...
by CRIS&COCO | Jun 15, 2023 | Luxury Accessories
Being drawn to the allure of e-commerce can feel like an endless holiday season, especially when you know which influencers to follow. This was my foray into online shopping, alluringly displayed through YouTube. These early influencers, talented in their capacity to...
by CRIS&COCO | May 10, 2023 | Luxury Industrial Complex
The Holy Grail of handbags is the Birkin from HERMÈS. After all, it is worn daily by its namesake and travels everywhere. What makes Birkin’s HERMÈS Birkin truly exceptional, though, is the condition it’s in—which is to say, not much of a condition at all:...
by CRIS&COCO | May 5, 2023 | Luxury Industrial Complex
Can you discern a $10,000 CHANEL bag from a $200 imitation? The truth is, hardly anyone can, causing a massive upheaval in the luxury fashion industry. I recently found myself strolling through the streets of Paris with a counterfeit CELINE handbag draped over my...
by CRIS&COCO | May 3, 2023 | Fake Industry
Introduction In recent years, China has emerged as the largest manufacturer and exporter of counterfeit goods while simultaneously becoming one of the most prominent luxury markets in the world. This unique duality is reshaping the global luxury trade, with genuine...