Upscale New York-based department store Henri Bendel introduced its new six-piece collection of luxury handbags last week. The company launched the new Premium line of bags and updated its classic designs in an effort to increase its sense of quality and exclusivity. The introduction of the new handbags is intended to establish Henri Bendel as […]

Paula Cademartori, a former industrial design student from Brazil, decided to pursue a career in fashion at the age of 21. She thought the logical place to go was Milan because the vast majority of luxury handbags and accessories are made in Italy. Cademartori pursued a master’s degree in accessory design at the Istituto Marangoni. […]

Luxury goods maker Prada has just purchased a vintage French tannery in a bid to set itself apart from the competition. The company did not disclose how much it paid for the Tannerie Megisserie Hervy. According to Prada CEO Patrizio Bertelli, the tannery is a place where people who are highly skilled follow a long […]

Everpurse is a two-year-old fashion-technology company founded by Dan and Liz Salcedo that has designed innovative handbags that can wirelessly charge cell phones. The company has partnered with Samsung to use their advanced lightweight batteries for the bags. The deal is unusual because Samsung normally only partners with large manufacturers. The company supports the Salcedos’ […]

Palm Springs fashion designer Trina Turk added shoes and activewear to her line in the spring, and she is now introducing a handbag collection for the fall. Turk’s designs are known for their playful prints and retro southern California chic. Turk decided to design handbags because her company had been purchasing them from other sources […]

Italian handbag maker Furla is hoping to more than double its sales in the next five years. The company plans to do that by opening new stores and making inroads into the affordable luxury market. Furla is considering taking on debt or listing its stock in order to raise revenue to open new stores. Furla’s […]

Fashion blogger Tina Craig, who has reviewed thousands of handbags, has launched her own handbag line called Snob Essentials. She has tried to create handbags that address features that she believes are lacking in other handbags. Craig’s handbags are designed to be fashionable, functional, high quality, and a good value. She designed them to appeal […]

LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton and Hermes surprised the luxury goods industry when they reached an unexpected settlement in a long-running battle on September 3. The two companies had been locked in a four-year legal “handbag war.” LVMH, the world’s leading luxury group, agreed to relinquish most of its 23.2 percent stake in Hermes and […]

The right handbag can be the perfect compliment to any fashion. Here are some tips to help you choose the right one to match your style. A patent handbag is perfect for daily use. Whether you need a bag for work or a casual get-together, a patent handbag is the ideal choice. Oversized handbags are […]

Handbags can be pricey, so you want to choose one that will be a wise investment. When selecting a handbag, you want to pick one that will stand the test of time in terms of both style and quality. Here are some tips to help you choose the right handbag. Select a high-quality handbag. You […]