To say that there is a quasi handbag cult following is an understatement! Fashion handbags are becoming a sartorial religion of sorts to legions of ladies, the way shoes have blatantly been for decades (centuries actually)!
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Clutch purse trend - Milan spring-summer 2012 collections
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Whether it be a purse, a clutch or a tote, the handbag is omnipresent. From the runways to the sidewalks, or sitting on the backs of chairs in the latest hotspot restuarant or club, the bag is the accessory extrordinaire. And why not? It makes an immediate impression and proclaims fashionability no matter the size or body shape of the wearer.
Versace - Fall 2007-winter 2008
Balenciaga - A4 Papier Tote
Burberry Prorsum - Jaguar mink man's bag
Dennis Basso | Fall 2011/Winter 2012 Collection
Is it the shape, the handle, the materials and leathers or the hardware? It’s the name of course and what it represents, but also the fashionable obsolescence that comes with a fashion cycle. Limited edition is only the starting point for the discerning enthusiasts ready to conquer their fashion world one bag at a time.
Lanvin - Fur 'Trousse' shoulder bag
MK Michael Kors - rabbit fur purse
Alexander McQueen - Fall 2007-winter 2008
How can designers compete in the remarkable world of bags when some, like the famed Birkin bag by Hermes, carry a price tag that befits an automobile and a waiting list for the privelege of owning one? Well, come-up with what clients want. Its all in the details and the most coveted bags will be those that clearly announce “I’ve arrived” with dramatic styling and a luxurious feel. A touch of fur, then, is a natural!
Ceci n'est pas un Birkin
Sex and the City still - the Hermès affair
Dennis Basso | Fall 2011/Winter 2012 Collection
It’s amazing what a bit of fur can do to something we are so accustomed to. It completely changes its appearance and feel, and in some occasions makes the piece extremely luxurious and sportier in the process as well. The democratic side of sartorial elitism might simply be the next big thing!
BYTE by Giuliana Teso
Chanel - tweed and fur purse
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