Charles made a martini under the tutelage of Italian mixologist Alessandro Palazzi and laughed when the lemon almost went up his nose as he tried to take a sip, then declared it “great”. Mr Palazzi, ...

Between finding a carry-on that will fit in most overhead compartments, a toiletry bag or Dopp kit for your tiny bottles of shampoo, and an under-the-seat personal item to hold everything you’ll ...

A bag destined for daily use must strike a balance between form and function: it should be generous in size – but not too big – to house your essentials, as well as versatile, so that you can pair it ...

While some of the best designer handbags can go in and out of style, there are a handful of silhouettes that will always stand the test of time. Think of these styles as the ultimate investment.

The best crossbody bags for travel are roomy and secure enough to store everyday essentials without weighing you down. After hours of researching the best options on the market, our winner is the ...

After months of reporting to find the best crossbody bags, here’s what I quickly learned: Once you start carrying one of these super convenient bags, you can never go back to a heavy tote again.

minidress in Clueless.) While there’s no end of era-defining red dresses to point to, when it comes to red handbags, the cultural references are fewer and further between (although one image that did ...

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The cocktail has shrunk in the past few years as the “mini martini” takes its place in menus around the city. The pint-sized version that wouldn’t look out of place in the hand of an American Girl ...

If you're a golfer with an extra $3K lying around this winter, you could competely overhaul the equipment in your golf bag. Or, apparently, you could spend all that money just getting a new golf bag.