Handbagista

Not only does BCBG receive love from the media and the fashion critics, but it has won awards for its handbags, clothing, and other accessories. And even more importantly, BCBGirls bags have won the hearts of Hollywood divas.

Max Azria has been winning fans over, however, since he started in 1989.

Now it’s a highly successful and sought after label, in large part because in the last 15 or years, Azria hasn’t stopped experimenting to meet the changing needs of a modern woman.

Also, the success can be explained by the name of the brand itself. BCBG stands for the Parisian phrase, bon chic, bon genre, which stands for good style, good attitude. And there’s no better way to explain how Azria mixes Euro chic with American ‘tude. Take his BCBGirls line of bags, as an example.

Part of BCBG’s success is also in large part to the charisma and chutzpah of its founder and designer, Max Azria. Azria not only designs some of the hottest bags and accoutrements in the world, but he’s making a name for himself with a new boutique in Los Angeles. When Sharon Stone recently made a starlet’s appearance at Cannes, Azria was there to dress her in his finest. And Azria even devoted time to sponsor Fashion Rocks.

Yet despite all these outside activities, Azria still devotes his total love and affection to the things that count to you and me - his handbags, dresses, blouses, and the like.

Take his obsession with macramé.

For most of this decade, Azria has experimented with it, and now halfway through the 00s, it seems like he’s focused it, nearly perfected his use of it in his soft, exotic dresses.

However Azria is designing his clothing line, he has incredible diversity in what he does, from the BCBGirls bags, to separates and suiting, bridesmaid dresses and eyewear, swimwear to denin and fragrance.

With such a wide array of options, BCBG has attracted a wide range of fans, from the everyday woman to the Hollywood goddess. Names like the aforementioned Sharon Stone, Halle Berry, Salma Hayek, and Jennifer Garner are not shy wearing his shoes, BCBGirls bags, or dresses.

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written by Ruth

Coach handbags, indeed Coach as a company, so the story goes began as a family-run workshop in Manhattan over fifty years ago.

Coach’s founder was intrigued by a baseball glove; looking at its markings and how it became softer over time. Today lucky shoppers still get to touch and buy (to take home and touch even more) the glove-tanned leather that makes up the majority of Coach handbags.

With Coach handbags, you’re not going to see fashion trends as much as you’re going to find classic styles. They’ve even kept 12 designs in and out over the years from original plans 40 years ago.

The beauty in Coach handbags is with the leather that they start with. The quality and grain patterns of their leather are unrivaled. And there is a reason that their handbags look uncommonly consistent with the leather’s appearance. All the parts to each handbag is cut from the same piece of leather!

Think Coach and you’re probably thinking of very stiff, unadorned handbags with double stitching in that glove-tanned brown.

Hey, this is a look that works for many woman of working America. It’s the classic handbag to go with your black or brown pumps. This handbag will be your workhorse that you drag back and forth to work with you on the metro. Very “lawyerish.”

You can pick up a medium sized handbag in that supple leather for $258. Smaller handbags can be had for $168.00.

Well it’s true that Coach’s classic favorites are a mainstay for their clientele, Coach also provides their quality leather and design in a number of newer looks.

Fresh colors include orchid, grass green, citron, and a crisp white. You’ll find suede a very popular finish right now as well. Coach Soho Small Flap and Small Hobos will run you $168.00 to $198.00.

You can go a little bigger for $298.00. If you need to carry around a lot, look for a satchel or tortilla for $328.00. Classic totes will cost you $398.00.

Coach’s newest line features their graphic signature fabric in khaki with colorful trim in grass green, orchid, turquoise or brass.

The wristlet is one of their most popular designs for you young ones out there. With just enough room for your money, your lipstick, and your keys, this little purse is so cute you’ll want one in each color (and at $68.00, you might be able to afford a couple of them).

Besides their handbag collections, Coach also has a business collection and a travel collection. The travel collection is offered in both leather and lightweight travel twill.

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written by Julie

When you see Burberry handbags with that signature house check you don’t even have to wonder, you know they’re Burberry!

In fact a lot of fashion pundits have wondered isn’t the Burberry plaid just a tad bit over exposed?  Not to worry, Burberry does what Burberry has always done.

Innovate!

It’s no wonder that you’d feel good about your Burberry purchase.  It’s just so genuine.  And by that I’m not talking about how you know you have authentic Burberry handbags and not cheap knock-offs (but be careful about where you buy your Burberrys).

I’m talking about the wonderfully authentic history that Burberry handbags has had as a fashion house.  They made the trench coat, for Pete’s sake!  Didn’t know that?  Read on…

Thomas Burberry established Burberry in 1856 in Basingstoke, Hampshire, England.  He was interested in created clothes which, by design and material, would be cool in summer and warm in winter.

By 1879 he had developed a material that was twice weatherproofed, which he called gabardine.  Soon, any serious explorer was onto his raincoats.  They became so popular during WWI that, you guessed it, his raincoat became known as a trench coat.

With the advent of motor coaching, Burberry’s reputation rocketed as the provider of very functional sportswear.

The Burberry equestrian knight logo goes back to 1901.

In 1924, Burberry registered their signature red, camel, black, and white check plaid.  In the meanwhile, Burberry had been clothing any and all exciting adventures all over the world.

In the 1960s, Burberry handbags expanded into retail and they haven’t stopped since.  That classic plaid has been popping up in the most interesting places.  Swimsuits, shoes, luggage, skirts, furniture, and oh yes, the ubiquitous handbag.

But nothing else quite says classic function plus luxury item.  If you like to wear Rolex because of the idea that you could take that thing 60 feet under water (heaven forbid you ever would do anything like that), then Burberry is for you.  It’s probably what Banana Republic used when they decided they were going into business (i.e. we want to be Burberry, only over here).

What to get?  You have oh so many choices.  The Burberry Heritage Collection features 23 handbags all in classic check.

A messenger bag in the Burberry handbags signature check will cost you $450.00.

A Nova Check Satchel will run you $635.00.  A more demure Nova Check Shackle bag will cost you $525.00.  A smallish check sling costs $325.00.  If you want something more playful, buy a pink Candy check satchel for $440.00.   You can also get a very crisp, refreshing blue check that looks perfect in the spring.  A hobo in that blue check will set you back $575.00.

And if that classic plaid isn’t for you, no problem, they’ve got oodles of other ideas.  They have wonderful collections of very business like polished leather Burberry handbags, soft Italian leather casual bags, and a nylon sporty line.

When you’re looking for a classic look that values function over fashion but is still considered a luxury purchase, look to Burberry handbags.  But please, remember, a little Burberry goes a long way.  Don’t come out all Burberry’ed up or the paparazzi will love you for it.

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Burberry Handbag

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written by Ruth

The Adrienne Vittadini handbags brand has bounced around a lot the past ten years, having had no less than four owners in that time period.

All the while the Adrienne Vittadini handbags brand has managed to evoke a modern, chic style for any women carrying their product.

So here’s your history lesson on Adrienne Vittadini for today.

Back in 1990, the Adrienne Vittadini business reached a peak of $115 million dollars in sales.  Back in 1996, Adrienne Vittadini was purchased by knitwear firm Marisa Christina for a record $19 million dollars in cash.

Shortly thereafter, Adrienne Vittadini and her husband and business partner stepped down from the company.  Three years later, Marisa Christina dumps the Adrienne Vittadini handbags line for $9.5 million dollars to a new partnership called deV&P (Maura de Visscher and Kim Perrone).

Unfortunately, deV&P had over-projected their sales which ended in disastrous chargebacks to them.  They filed chapter 11 in January 2001. Luckily for all of us Adrienne Vittadini handbags aficionados, Casual Corner came sniffing around and picked up the pieces.  You can breathe a sign of relief, too, because it looks like Casual Corner is going all the way with the Adrienne Vittadini handbags  brand.

Beginning in Fall 2002, they launched Adrieene Vittadini specialty stores in the US.  As of February 2005, there will be 32 Adrienne Vittadini handbags stores.

Do you have a headache yet?

Let’s get back to the Vittadini handbags shall we?
Yes!  The lovely stylish and versatile handbags.  Adrienne Vittadinni handbags have managed to keep their “Euro-American” sass.  Current holdings include small feminine clutches with a 1950s look with the Marina Line (yes, that means I’m going to the Marina after I mail my bills) to the ever trendy cargo-pocket and small-tote bags of the Adrienne Vittadini handbags Kendra Line (think Kenya + Urban Jungle).

Standing out on its own is this season’s Kendra Small Doctor’s Bag.  (Just for those who’ve always wanted to utter the immortal line “Dr. Livingston, I presume?”) This python embossed city satchel is just the thing when you’ve got more stuff to lug around than you want to know about but you still want to look put together.

Recent looks include more animal prints such as Jaguar and Cheetah and embossed Croc patterns as well as plenty of large links.

If you want something that says ladylike with a little bit of high-class sass, then take a look at the Adrienne Vittadini range. Her satin evening bag will make you feel like royalty while her Anouk Croco Satchel says “That’s right, I’m all about sophistication.”

You can pick up an Adrienne Vittadini clutch from $95.00.  Handbags will  set you back $175.00 to $225.00.

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written by Ruth