| The handbag craze is the rage today - whether it is | | | | collection. With various styles and designs ranging from |
| the clutch purse or the tote, a jute or straw handbag | | | | clutch purses to straw bags, spring and summer bags, |
| from spring, summer, autumn or winter collections. | | | | totes, handmade purses and winter bags, one is truly |
| Every modern woman knows that the handbag is an | | | | spoilt for choice. While beads, sequins and vibrant |
| essential item to keep her wardrobe fashionable. Not | | | | colours dominate the summer handbag collection, hues |
| only is the handbag necessary and practical but it adds | | | | of dark green, black, tan and taupe with predominantly |
| a certain elegance and finesse to any outfit and any | | | | leather trimmings form the variations in winter |
| occasion. Now more than ever, a handbag reflects the | | | | handbags. |
| personality of the bearer. Manufacturers are acutely | | | | A well-designed bag offers a strong brand identity and |
| aware of this, particularly so if endorsed by a celebrity. | | | | certainly a commercial coup for a designer label if it |
| All this has changed the dynamics of the handbag | | | | happens to be the popular choice of handbag of a |
| market into a diverse territory. | | | | celebrity. Whether it is Gucci or Prada, Fendi or Chloe, |
| There was a time when handbags were simply a | | | | a popular handbag is the ultimate style statement for |
| necessary accoutrement for holding one's personal | | | | the famous and the fashionable. Balenciaga, Chanel, |
| belongings. Today, however, in a highly fashion | | | | Louis Vuitton and D&G are some of the other |
| sensitive world, a handbag is a fashion statement, a | | | | popular choices of handbags that celebrities prefer. |
| status symbol even and very often an act of pure | | | | Handmade bags are products that a woman can take |
| brand loyalty. The four fashion capitals of the world - | | | | pride in. Knowing that your bag is one of a kind and |
| New York, London, Paris and Milan are highly rated for | | | | made from natural materials like silk, satin or hyacinth, |
| their designer handbag labels and accessories. | | | | will give you an edge that will leave others envious. |
| However, Italy remains the stronghold for leather | | | | When it comes to decorating a handmade piece, |
| goods production as well as its posse of well-known | | | | designers often use beads, jewels, gold or metallic |
| designers that cater to the choice of popular celebrity | | | | accents as well as an interesting range of colours to |
| handbags. | | | | enhance the appearance of the handbag. These |
| The exquisite designs of designer handbags change | | | | embellishments provide the handbag a life and identity |
| with every season, a summer handbag trend will | | | | of its own, one to be cherished and treasured always. |
| always be different from that of a winter handbag | | | | |