Birkin Handbag Sets Auction Record
An Hermes Shiny Fuchsia Porosus Crocodile Diamond Birkin 35 handbag was sold by Christie’s auction house in Hong Kong for a record-setting $222,912. The sale price was about 15 percent more than Christie’s estimate. The handbag was sold by an undisclosed seller to an undisclosed Asian bidder over the phone. The bidding was fast-paced from […]
Handbag Makers Report Slowing Sales Growth
After years of growing sales, the U.S. market has been flooded with handbags in the $200 to $400 price range. The demand for these bags has finally cooled off. Sales of handbags and totes in the United States rose only 1 percent for the 12 months ending in April 2015. Sales totaled $7.9 billion. Michael […]
Kate Spade Announces Partnership with Everpurse
Many people have found that their cell phone batteries were dying when they were away from home and they either didn’t have a charger or had nowhere to plug it in. Brands are now trying to make life more convenient by making it easier to charge cell phones and stay connected when a charger is […]
Lily Lyn Handbags Offer Affordable Luxury
Jayshree Patel, a 20-year-old British designer, has launched her own line of premium handbags. Patel says her goal was to create affordable, fashionable, and timeless accessories made from quality materials. All of the bags are crafted from high-quality Saffiano or ostrich print leather with floral, silk blend linings. The bags have pockets that are secure, […]
Leather Handbags Could Be Grown in a Lab
Products made with conventional leather raise concerns for several reasons. Animal rights groups are concerned about the treatment of animals. A lot of material is wasted in the leather-making process. Leather is also treated in tanneries, which often use harmful chemicals. Stella McCartney was a pioneer in the vegan leather movement, and other luxury designers […]
How to Clean a Leather Handbag
A stain on a leather handbag can be unattractive and can shorten the life of your prized purse. If you have spilled something on your leather handbag, here are some tips on how to get the stain out and keep your bag looking like new. Leather needs to breathe. Using the wrong cleaner or letting […]
VanDerWaals Handbags Can Change Color
VanDerWaals produces handbags that combine fashion, function, and technology. The handbags are designed for women who want to change their style frequently and who want to stay connected while on the go. The handbags can transition quickly and easily from work to a night out on the town. They were inspired by the daughter of […]
How to Store Your Handbag
If you are going to invest money in a luxury handbag, you want to keep it in top condition. A handbag that is well cared for and in its original packaging can retain its value and might be able to be sold at nearly what you originally paid for it years from now. Here are […]
How to Buy a Stylish Handbag on a Budget
Handbags are an essential accessory, but anyone who has ever shopped for one knows that they can easily cost hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars. If you are on a tight budget, you can still find a stylish bag to match any wardrobe and not break the bank. Here are some tips to follow the […]
The Fight against Counterfeit Handbags
The American fashion industry is worth $300 billion. Counterfeit handbags are the most commonly infringed class of products sold on streets and online, both in the United States and around the world. Some people choose knockoffs to save money, while many others are completely unaware that the handbags they are purchasing are actually fakes. The […]