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Alejandra Machín

Alejandra Machín is a fashion & lifestyle writer with more than half a decade of content creation experience.  When she isn't busy working on her next feature, she can be found wandering around airport lounges or recklessly browsing the Saks Fifth Avenue website. IG: @aleja.writes

Colors

A Lesson in Color Theory: Titillating Tertiaries!

Here are some more fun colors to drool over!

Alejandra Machín

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Handbag ABCs   Real Talk

The ABCs of Designer Bags: B is for Budget

Some things to consider when deciding your handbag budget

Alejandra Machín

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ABCs of Designer Bags: B

Behind The Scenes

The Secret Signals of Queen Elizabeth’s Handbag

Plus a bonus tidbit from the Duchesses!

Alejandra Machín

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Handbag ABCs   Real Talk

The ABCs of Designer Bags: A is for Authenticity

What is it? How do we define it? Why it’s so important.

Alejandra Machín

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Colors

A Lesson in Color Theory: Stunning Secondaries!

Part two of our exploration into the characteristics of color.

Alejandra Machín

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Handbag Color Theory

A Closer Look   Chanel

Decoded: Breaking Down the DNA of Chanel

The philosophy that helps this legendary label live on

Alejandra Machín

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A Closer Look   Valentino

Decoded: Breaking Down the DNA of Valentino

How one designer's love of the silver screen turned him into the leading man of glamour

Alejandra Machín

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Report

The Cultural Lens of Luxury

How our culture-specific values dictate our desire for luxury brands.

Alejandra Machín

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Report

A Masked Market: How COVID-19 Has Affected the Luxury Shopping Experience in Paris

I dug deeper to see the true effects of a virus that has left no industry untouched

Alejandra Machín

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A Closer Look   Saint Laurent

Decoded: Breaking Down the DNA of YSL

Quick thoughts on understanding the founding ideals of an iconic fashion house.

Alejandra Machín

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Opinion

The Great Debate Continues! Should We Mix Our Metals?

One writer wonders whether traditional fashion rules or contemporary trends should dictate how we accessorize.

Alejandra Machín

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The International Edit

Parri’s Florence: High-End Italian Leather Goods Crafted to Perfection

A true hidden gem located right in the heart of a historic city.

Alejandra Machín

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