Friday, May 23, 2008
Luxury Handbags - Choose 3 Essential Bags For Your Fashion Wardrobe
By Kit Heathcock
Every woman needs an elegant handbag. It is more than a fashion accessory, as it reflects your style, personality and look; it is with you all day long and keeps all your essentials safe and accessible; it puts the finishing touch to your whole image, so the finding the right bag is an important and often overwhelming decision.
How do you choose between all the many styles o f luxury bags available today? If you can afford to go mad and buy a bag to go with each outfit, then you don't have a problem (except for needing more closet space!) but those of us with a more limited budget can invest in three good quality handbags to meet all our needs and still maintain a stylish and elegant image.
1. First of all you need a handbag that reflects your professional image to wear to work every day and complement your business wardrobe. Invest in excellent quality leather and good sleek design. Classic styles such as a crocodile or ostrich Birkins or Kelly bags, in black or neutral color s, work well and will be an investment that will last you for years, as those styles never go out of fashion. Make sure the inside of the handbag is as well designed as the exterior, with plenty of pockets and compartments to keep work papers and personal items organised and easily accessible.
How do you choose between all the many styles o f luxury bags available today? If you can afford to go mad and buy a bag to go with each outfit, then you don't have a problem (except for needing more closet space!) but those of us with a more limited budget can invest in three good quality handbags to meet all our needs and still maintain a stylish and elegant image.
1. First of all you need a handbag that reflects
MARC JACOBS MINA juta ostrich beige designer handbag. The Marc Jacobs Mina shoulder bag has the Stam design with a large snap top closure and single chain shoulder strap. The Marc Jacobs handbag measures about 17 inches at its widest point across the bottom and about 11 inches tall. The fabrication contents are 83 percent juta 2 perscent pvc and 15 percent genuine ostrich leather trim. Single large link chain shoulder strap measures about 30 inches long and is detachable.
ELAINE TURNER Paige stone python design
er purse. Everyone loves the Paige bag. The magnetic frame closure makes it easy to get inside. The strong secure magnet and double handles keep your items secure. Single shoulder strap is detachable. Measures about 9 x 15 x 6 inches. The python embossed leather adds style charm and a touch of class unmatched by other designers.
3. Last of all for a basic handbag wardrobe, you need an elegant evening bag. If you go out a lot you may want more than one to suit different events and outfits, but for now if you are choosing just one, go for a timeless classic that will last for years, like a simple clutch with a removable chain shoulder strap for versatility, in python or crocodile leather. Black is always a safe and glamorous choice, but neutrals like cream or brown are also endlessly versatile, withstand the changes of fashion and will last you for years.
Once you have these three basics in your handbag wardrobe you can add to them gradually over the years. Just make sure that you invest in top quality bags, which will reflect your stylish and elegant image. Luxury handbags may not be cheap but the investment pays off as they still look just as beautiful and chic after many years of use, so you can build up a fine collection of elegant bags over time.
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Saturday, April 26, 2008
Briefcases go high-end for graduation gifts
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Schlegel said her friends are also specifying designer bags to their parents for gifts.
"They want something nice to go to college, and the sororities will look at (the handbags) too," said Schlegel, who is headed this fall to Southern Methodist University. She said her friends were looking into handbags by the French design houses Chloe and Chanel.
The Birkin _ which would start at $6,300 and is still hard to find in stores — may seem a bit much for a teenager during a recession. But a bag at any price can make a perfect graduation gift for a high school graduate headed for college, or a college grad turned loose in the work force.
For luxury on a budget, consignment stores carry used bags from high-end designers. Vintage designer purses, which can cost half the price of a new version, are an affordable option. Craig, who received a new Chanel purse and a vintage Gucci bag for high school graduation, said passing on a favorite designer bag already in a parent's collection would make the occasion even more personal. Buying an older, used handbag is also fine. "Make sure it is something she can actually use, and that it is still stylish today," she cautioned.
Bags with multiple uses, such as ones that are travel-sized or can be carried in different styles, are also good buys, especially as gifts for male graduates. Craig said that briefcases, messengers, or a hybrid of the two styles are the way to go.
"They'll be able to use it more," she said. "They can use it when they go on a job interview." Lindsi Lane, a personal shopper at Barneys New York, has sold Tumi luggage and Tod's messenger bags to male graduates who want something suitable for careers after school. For a 21-year-old going into sports journalism, Lane suggested a Tod's messenger bag because it had an option to be carried as a briefcase.
"He felt as though he got a two-for-one deal with the purchase of this great bag," she said. Girls who want to combine designer appeal with practicality may want a large leather bag, like the Balenciaga weekender bag, said Lane. She sold one to a 17-year-old high schooler who would be attending college out-of-state. Besides being large enough for books, the bag "will be beyond practical for her when traveling back and forth from home to school," she said.
Even on a budget, Craig advises spending a little extra for leather, which at a brand like Coach may cost only a $100 more than a cloth counterpart. "Graduation gifts are gifts you want to last for a long time. Leather will wear better than nylon or fabric," she said. Along with the white leather Birkin for which she'll need to be placed on a waiting list, Schlegel is also asking for black Van Cleef and Arpels earrings — "the classic ones" — she explained, that cost $2,000. She considered asking for a getaway but decided the Birkin couldn't wait until college graduation, but the trip could: "I would appreciate it more when I'm older."
from MSN BC
Krystal Schlegel comes from a family of Hermes fans. Her mom owns a 30-inch orange ostrich-leather Birkin, and her sister received a white one for Christmas during college. So the high school senior felt graduation would be the perfect time to get her own.
"It never goes out of style," the Dallas 18-year-old said. She's been begging since January, dropping hints whenever she and her mom sees a person carrying one: "Hey Mom, look at that Birkin!" A leather briefcase used to be the norm for a new graduate, fresh from a backyard party with bills slipped inside congratulation cards. But educational milestones have now occasions for children to ask for an extra luxurious gift that they won't be able to afford on their own — and the humble briefcase will no longer do.
"Many women dream of a handbag collection to pass down to their daughters or granddaughters one day, and giving them one at graduation is a wonderful way to help them start their own collection," said Tina Craig, 38, who runs the purse connoisseur Web site.
Krystal Schlegel comes from a family of Hermes fans. Her mom owns a 30-inch orange ostrich-leather Birkin, and her sister received a white one for Christmas during college. So the high school senior felt graduation would be the perfect time to get her own.
"It never goes out of style," the Dallas 18-year-old said. She's been begging since January, dropping hints whenever she and her mom sees a person carrying one: "Hey Mom, look at that Birkin!" A leather briefcase used to be the norm for a new graduate, fresh from a backyard party with bills slipped inside congratulation cards. But educational milestones have now occasions for children to ask for an extra luxurious gift that they won't be able to afford on their own — and the humble briefcase will no longer do.
"Many women dream of a handbag collection to pass down to their daughters or granddaughters one day, and giving them one at graduation is a wonderful way to help them start their own collection," said Tina Craig, 38, who runs the purse connoisseur Web site.
Schlegel said her friends are also specifying designer bags to their parents for gifts.
"They want something nice to go to college, and the sororities will look at (the handbags) too," said Schlegel, who is headed this fall to Southern Methodist University. She said her friends were looking into handbags by the French design houses Chloe and Chanel.
The Birkin _ which would start at $6,300 and is still hard to find in stores — may seem a bit much for a teenager during a recession. But a bag at any price can make a perfect graduation gift for a high school graduate headed for college, or a college grad turned loose in the work force.
For luxury on a budget, consignment stores carry used bags from high-end designers. Vintage designer purses, which can cost half the price of a new version, are an affordable option. Craig, who received a new Chanel purse and a vintage Gucci bag for high school graduation, said passing on a favorite designer bag already in a parent's collection would make the occasion even more personal. Buying an older, used handbag is also fine. "Make sure it is something she can actually use, and that it is still stylish today," she cautioned.
Bags with multiple uses, such as ones that are travel-sized or can be carried in different styles, are also good buys, especially as gifts for male graduates. Craig said that briefcases, messengers, or a hybrid of the two styles are the way to go.
"They'll be able to use it more," she said. "They can use it when they go on a job interview." Lindsi Lane, a personal shopper at Barneys New York, has sold Tumi luggage and Tod's messenger bags to male graduates who want something suitable for careers after school. For a 21-year-old going into sports journalism, Lane suggested a Tod's messenger bag because it had an option to be carried as a briefcase.
"He felt as though he got a two-for-one deal with the purchase of this great bag," she said. Girls who want to combine designer appeal with practicality may want a large leather bag, like the Balenciaga weekender bag, said Lane. She sold one to a 17-year-old high schooler who would be attending college out-of-state. Besides being large enough for books, the bag "will be beyond practical for her when traveling back and forth from home to school," she said.
Even on a budget, Craig advises spending a little extra for leather, which at a brand like Coach may cost only a $100 more than a cloth counterpart. "Graduation gifts are gifts you want to last for a long time. Leather will wear better than nylon or fabric," she said. Along with the white leather Birkin for which she'll need to be placed on a waiting list, Schlegel is also asking for black Van Cleef and Arpels earrings — "the classic ones" — she explained, that cost $2,000. She considered asking for a getaway but decided the Birkin couldn't wait until college graduation, but the trip could: "I would appreciate it more when I'm older."
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# posted by Give Me Something to Blog About @ 8:31 AM
Thursday, February 7, 2008
Handbag heaven with a capital 'H'
Independent
There is nothing like the Hermes 'H' on an invitation to get the adrenaline flowing, so wild horses wouldn't have stopped me heading straight to the Shelbourne on Wednesday for the launch of the company's stunning new spring/summer collections. Hermes is among the most luxurious labels in the world and, since opening its Wicklow Street doors three years ago at Brown Thomas in Dublin, the brand has won a hugely loyal following in Ireland.
Indeed, the brand boasts handbags up to well over €100,000 a pop, depending on the leather and embellishments used. They are much loved, especially by Chinese and Japanese ladies, while several Irish gals have shelled out up to 10 grand for Kelly bags in a new colour.
Especially for the day, a team of stylists flew in from Paris HQ to create a magical, colourful presentation inspired by the colours and prints of India. Florian Craen, the MD of Hermes, was very excited to be in Dublin, not least because he was flying off the next day to the ski slopes in his native France for a well-deserved break.
He told me that John Paul Gaultier's ready-to-wear collection for the company goes from strength to strength and, this season, the collection is packed with stunning saris and turbans made from the iconic silk-scarf prints that are immediately recognisable all over the globe.
Those who dropped by to meet Fiona and Florian were Stephen Sealy and Moira Murphy from Brown Thomas, and Cathy Reynolds, who enjoyed Christmas with 24 members of her extended family in Ashford Castle. Louise Kennedy was back from what she described as an amazing sap in Brazil. Laura Nadir, proud owner of several Hermes bags, looked terrific, as always. Also spotted were Alexander Fitzgerald and Louise Doheny who, at six months pregnant, looked beautiful.
In addition to the accessories and clothing, also on show were the newest exquisite leather handbags, the Pris-Bombay and the super large Lindy; they were discretely sitting alongside some of their best-known designs, such as the Kelly and the Birkin. Gorgeous!
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# posted by nybaglvr @ 1:27 PM
Saturday, January 12, 2008
Could Designer Handbag Sales Limits Hurt Luxury ETF?
by Tom Lydon
The luxury exchange traded fund (ETF) could take a hit after retailers announced that they'd limit sales of luxury handbags.
That means you're out of luck if you were planning to run out this afternoon and buy a dozen Louis Vuitton bags. But really, the limits aren't because people just can't have enough luxury bags, reports Eric Wilson of the New York Times. The real reason is our falling dollar.
Because the dollar has slid in value relative to currencies such as the euro and pound, many foreign buyers are treating the United States as one giant outlet mall. They can get handbags here for (relatively) dirt-cheap, then re-sell them in Asia and Europe at a premium. Companies such as Prada and Gucci want to discourage that, as they've been trying to reach customers in those other countries by opening new shops.
How will this affect the Claymore/Robb Report Global Luxury ETF (ROB)? After the dismal holiday sales report issued today, might retailers want to take their sales where they can get them?
Among the holdings in the fund are LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton (5.7%), Hermes (2.81%), Coach (COH, 2.5%), Burberry (BRBY; 0.97%) and Macy's (SKS, 0.60%).
That means you're out of luck if you were planning to run out this afternoon and buy a dozen Louis Vuitton bags. But really, the limits aren't because people just can't have enough luxury bags, reports Eric Wilson of the New York Times. The real reason is our falling dollar.
Because the dollar has slid in value relative to currencies such as the euro and pound, many foreign buyers are treating the United States as one giant outlet mall. They can get handbags here for (relatively) dirt-cheap, then re-sell them in Asia and Europe at a premium. Companies such as Prada and Gucci want to discourage that, as they've been trying to reach customers in those other countries by opening new shops.
How will this affect the Claymore/Robb Report Global Luxury ETF (ROB)? After the dismal holiday sales report issued today, might retailers want to take their sales where they can get them?
Among the holdings in the fund are LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton (5.7%), Hermes (2.81%), Coach (COH, 2.5%), Burberry (BRBY; 0.97%) and Macy's (SKS, 0.60%).
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# posted by Give Me Something to Blog About @ 9:58 AM
Monday, November 12, 2007
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