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 […]

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 […]

While sales of luxury clothing are slowing down in many countries, spending on Italian handbags and shoes is increasing among members of the middle class in many emerging economies. Accessories are expected to continue to be a driving force in the growth of the international fashion market in the future. Furla is experiencing its most […]

With the winter months almost over, it is time to start stocking up on spring handbags. Now the question is, “What handbags will be trending this spring?” The answer is pastel! Simple and chic, pastel colored handbags will be trending as the weather starts to get warmer. Pastel handbags go great with any spring time […]

Luxury fashion label Michael Kors has experienced significant growth over the past year and is cutting into the business of rival fashion designers, including Coach. Michael Kors saw a sharp rise last quarter in comparable-store holiday sales and profit margins. Michael Kors is best known for its line of luxury handbags, but the label has […]

The Brazilian Association of Leather Artifacts and Travel Articles Manufacturers (ABIACAV) has created a new brand to promote Brazilian leather goods internationally. All leather artifacts, in particular leather handbags and accessories, from the country will be labeled “Brazil by Bags.” The new brand’s slogan is “Brazil by Bags: Welcome to a Brazil made of leather, […]

In the ever-changing world of fashion, many expensive handbags go out of style after only one season, making them a risky investment. However, Colombian designer Sandra Cadavid strives to produce bags and accessories with classic looks that will stand the test of time. Cadavid founded her luxury handbag and jewelry company in 2001 and has […]

Taubman Museum of Art in Roanoke, Virginia has revamped its Rosalie K. and Sydney Shaftman Gallery that houses its permanent collection of Judith Leiber handbags. The original custom-designed stand in the gallery was shaped like an abstracted tree. Some of the larger handbags did not fit on the display. The rack has been replaced with […]

Furla, the Bologna, Italy-based company known around the world for its line of luxury handbags, is expanding into the realm of accessories. The company plans to add eyewear, footwear, jewelry, and watches to its product line. Its executives hope to create a lifestyle brand to appeal to a wider audience. Furla is not planning to […]

The makers of luxury clothing, accessories, cosmetics, and perfumes are expanding their reach internationally by targeting travelers. Many of the industry’s leading companies, such as Christian Dior, Louis Vuitton, Hermes, Chanel, and L’Oreal, have opened boutiques in airports and on cruise shops around the world to appeal to tourists, particularly those from Asia, who are […]