| A handbag is a small pouch or case for carrying | | | | body. A sling bag also has a long strap just like the |
| money, toilet articles, or small purchases held in the | | | | messenger bag but is smaller in size. |
| hand or worn over the shoulder. But aside from being | | | | Handbags are considered to be a part of women's |
| functional, they have become fashion aficionados' | | | | wardrobe. However, younger men nowadays carry |
| favorite toys and designers' tools for expressing | | | | handbags, too. The popularity or the fashion side of it |
| decorative or artistic patterns. | | | | may be the result of some celebrities who have |
| There are a variety of handbags in the fashion market. | | | | brought the item into the mainstream while portraying |
| A medium to small-sized handbag with a short handle | | | | significant characters in movies. |
| is called a clutch. This is normally carried in one's hand. | | | | Designer handbags can be easily purchased online. |
| A large handbag, which is often carried over your | | | | There are several websites specific for designer |
| shoulder, is called a tote. A security bag includes an | | | | handbags or purses. They offer a customer friendly |
| invisible stainless steel strap sewn into the fabric and | | | | shopping environment with an easy-to-browse |
| serving as a camouflage for the main zipper. | | | | selection of the items they are selling. They provide an |
| There are several types of handbags in the fashion | | | | easy check-out process and a speedy one too. |
| world. We have crocodile skin handbags which are | | | | Women usually have trouble deciding what to choose |
| seldom seen in the market now. A clutch bag is small | | | | or buy when they see an array of fabulous designers' |
| and rectangular and frequently used as an evening | | | | bag, especially as there are now many cheap |
| bag. A satchel is a soft-sided case usually made of | | | | wholesale bags available in the market today. This kind |
| leather. It has a handle or strap and is used to carry | | | | of confusion will normally have them ending up |
| documents or books. A duffel is a large bag used for | | | | collecting or accumulating handbags they don't actually |
| travel or sports. A tote is a medium to large bag and | | | | need. But this is always a joy for women - having a |
| has two straps. A messenger, often mistaken as a | | | | whole range of bags they can choose from when |
| school bag, has a long strap which is worn across the | | | | trying to pull different attires or outfits together. |