Journal

A Hermès Kelly 28 in canvas and black leather, with its padlock and keys
Where to sell a luxury bag in Singapore: outright sale or consignment?
Selling it yourself, selling outright or consigning — how the options compare, and what actually moves the figure you are offered. Read more...
A pre-owned Hermès Birkin 30 in étoupe on a travertine plinth
Buying a pre-owned luxury bag in Singapore: what to check before you pay
Condition grade, corners, handles, hardware, lining, smell, shape and what comes with it — and which faults are cheap to fix. Read more...
A Hermès Lindy in étoupe on a leather workbench with edge paint, waxed thread and an awl
Bag repair and leather restoration in Singapore: what can be fixed, and what it costs
Scuffed corners, faded colour, cracked handles and worn linings — what can be put right, what it costs, and when a bag is better left alone. Read more...
The caseback and Oyster bracelet of a pre-owned steel Rolex, set face-down on grey stone
Buying a pre-owned Rolex in Singapore: prices, papers and what to check
What moves the price of a second-hand Rolex — reference, condition, box and papers, service history, polishing — and what to check before you pay. Read more...
A pink woven-leather Bottega Veneta bag beside a horsehair brush and a folded cotton cloth
How to clean a leather bag at home, and when to book a bag spa instead
A safe routine for cleaning a leather handbag at home, what never to use on it, and the signs a designer bag needs a professional clean. Read more...
A white Celine Classic Box bag stored on an open shelf beside its cotton dust bag
How to remove mould from a leather bag, and stop it coming back in Singapore
White spots and a musty smell mean mould. How to deal with it without damaging the leather, and how to store bags so it stays away. Read more...