Salvatore Ferragamo Introduces New Fiamma Handbag Collection

Salvatore Ferragamo has created a new collection of Fiamma handbags to commemorate the 86-year history of the Italian leather goods company. The Fiamma collection of handbags is inspired by Fiamma Ferragamo, the daughter of company founder Salvatore Ferragamo. Fiamma served as the brand’s leather accessories and shoe designer for nearly four decades before her death […]

How to Choose the Right Handbag for Any Occasion

While handbags can be versatile, it is hard to find one that is perfect for every occasion. You should choose the color and style of handbag to carry with you based on the type of event or activity you are attending and your needs, as well as your choice of outfit. Invest in quality, well-made […]

How to Choose the Right Handbag for Your Body Type

Choosing a handbag is about more than style and practicality. The right bag can also compliment your body type and make you look and feel more attractive. If you want to play down a particular aspect of your body type, you should choose a handbag with an opposite characteristic or appearance. For example, if you […]

Trends in the Luxury Goods Market

While some makers of luxury goods, including handbags, have experienced declining sales due to economic slowdowns in China and Europe, others are growing. Prada saw declining sales in 2013 in important markets, including China and Italy. Unfavorable exchange rates also played a role in the fall in sales, especially in the third quarter of fiscal […]

How to Clean Your Designer Handbag

If you have invested money in a designer handbag, you want to keep it looking its best. Here are some tips on cleaning a designer bag. If you have a leather handbag, use a soft brush to remove any dirt. Then rub a small amount of leather conditioner on the surface. Wait a few minutes […]

Mansur Gavriel Handbags Have Become a Sensation

Mansur Gavriel’s bucket bags have sold out since debuting in stores last June. The bags are hand-crafted with vegetable-tanned Italian leather and are designed to hold all the essential items one could need. The bucket bag is an ideal solution for someone who needs to carry a lot of things and needs a large handbag, […]

Bespoke Handbags for Life on the Go

Many people find it difficult to fit everything they want to carry with them – keys, glasses, makeup, wallet, cell phone, tablet, chargers, medicines, etc. – into a typical handbag or tote bag. Florida designer Mark Arnold has created a solution. Arnold’s company, Marcus Bags, creates strong and durable bags constructed with nine-ounce leather and […]

Christie’s Auctions Off Designer Handbags Online

This season, Christie’s plans to auction off a series of vintage clothing, handbags, and accessories. The auction house began the sales with an online-only auction of luxury handbags and accessories. The sale includes over 125 lots produced by famous designers, such as Hermes, Chanel, and Christian Dior. Many of the vintage handbags for sale are […]

A.L.C. Launches New Line of Handbags

Andrea Lieberman, the former celebrity stylist who created the successful ready-to-wear line A.L.C. five years ago, is expanding her business into the area of accessories and handbags. Her new line of bags, which was launched in February, includes clutches, totes, and satchels. She says she wanted to create products with a classic, timeless look as […]

The Latest Handbag Trends Modeled at Paris Fashion Week

Designers, models, fashion reporters, buyers, and celebrities descended on Paris from February 25 to March 5 to attend 93 shows featuring the newest designs for Fall/Winter 2014. Paris Fashion Week featured many innovative designs in both clothing and accessories. Here are some trends in handbags this year. Models on the catwalks in Paris carried their […]