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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# posted by Audrey B. @ 9:02 AM
Thursday, February 28, 2008
Gucci reigns as the world's most coveted luxury brand
Inside Retailing Online
A new global luxury brands survey conducted by The Nielsen Company reveals the world's most coveted luxury brands and finds that Gucci, the flagship brand of French luxury group PPR, is number one. One in five global consumers said they would choose to buy Gucci (over any other luxury brand) if money was no option, making the Italian fashion brand that was revived by Tom Ford in the 1990s the most coveted and aspirational luxury brand in the world today.
Chanel and Calvin Klein tied for second place in Nielsen’s 48-country online survey that was conducted in November 2007. In fourth place came Louis Vuitton, followed by Giorgio Armani, Christian Dior and Versace. Two years ago in the same survey, Gucci shared top honours in the survey with Giorgio Armani, which has since slipped to fourth place in current global rankings.
“It’s an incredible achievement for Gucci to remain at the top of the most coveted league table for luxury brands,” said Patrick Dodd, president Europe, The Nielsen Company. “In the past two years, Gucci has managed to maintain and even increase its brand equity in a very competitive and fickle industry. They have achieved this by consistently embedding their core brand values in all their branded products, which range from perfume and sunglasses to accessories, jewellery, handbags and ready-to-wear fashion,” noted Dodd.
While on a global ranking Gucci dominated overall, regional luxury brand preferences prevailed, reflecting fashion and lifestyle differences across the globe. Among the world’s most aspirational brands - if money was no object - two in five Chinese consumers would choose Chanel and 38 % of Russians would choose Christian Dior. One in three Russian consumers also said they would spend their money at Versace and Prada. Two in five Hong Kongers and Filipinos would choose Louis Vuitton while Giorgio Armani, Calvin Klein and Yves St Laurent are top picks for Latam consumers. 25% of Japanese consumers would buy Hermes if money was no object.
As a global region North America was the least interested in luxury brands, with 35% of consumers saying that they would “not buy any” luxury brands even if money was no object. Dutch consumers (43%) and Norwegians (37%) topped global rankings for not buying any luxury brands if money was no object. According to the Nielsen report, one in four global consumers said they currently buy designer brands. Currently, 31% of consumers in UAE and Hong Kong say they buy Gucci-branded products. The small nations of UAE and Hong Kong are the two most famous shopping meccas on earth and it’s no surprise that their shopaholic, image-conscious citizens are among the biggest fans of luxury goods today. Their geographical location also means they benefit directly from “shopping tourism” - Dubai attracts the wealthy shopping elite from neighboring Saudi Arabia and Hong Kong attracts the new wealth from China.
“Shopping is a way of life in these countries and luxury brands are an essential part of the population’s wardrobe, even if it comes in the form of a key chain,” said Dodd.
Consumers in Hong Kong are currently the most likely to buy Gucci, Burberry and Louis Vuitton more than any other country. UAE consumers topped global rankings for currently buying Christian Dior, Versace, YSL, Givenchy and Calvin Klein.
“The appeal of the luxury designer brand continues to grow - a luxury brand is simply something that consumers, especially those in emerging markets, are willing to pay a significant premium for”, said Dodd.
According to the Nielsen survey, 25 % of global consumers said designer brands are of significantly higher quality than standard products and 60 % said that people wear designer brands to project social status. While quality is certainly a key factor for buying luxury brands - it’s not enough. A luxury brand needs to sell its core brand values within its image; the “image” that is reflected in this design and lifestyle is what consumers are prepared to pay a premium to buy into. Calvin Klein, Ralph Lauren and Diesel top rankings for designer brands currently bought by global consumers. These brands are the most accessible and affordable to first-time luxury brand consumers. From perfume to underwear and a basic t-shirt, these brands offer a “designer” cache at a fraction of the price.
These brands also understand “it’s important to embed the brand values in smaller items to initially attract the consumer,” said Dodd, “because when the consumer has more disposable income, they will upgrade within the same brand to more expensive items.”
Interestingly, 23% of global consumers said they would shun international luxury brands in favour of buying a “local designer” from their country. The survey also indicated strong support for luxury brand names from local consumers. Italians topped global rankings for buying their own brands such as Prada and Max Mara. According to the Nielsen survey, 35% of global consumers said they would buy a mobile phone if it was co-branded with a luxury brand - a sector that fashion giants such as Prada and Armani have already taken advantage of. One in three global consumers said they would buy a co-branded luxury designer laptop, and one in four said they would buy a “designer” flat screen TV. One in six global consumers even said they would like to buy designer branded MP3’s and kitchen appliances.
“There seems to be huge market potential for luxury brands to evade every corner of the home and office,” said Dodd.
A new global luxury brands survey conducted by The Nielsen Company reveals the world's most coveted luxury brands and finds that Gucci, the flagship brand of French luxury group PPR, is number one. One in five global consumers said they would choose to buy Gucci (over any other luxury brand) if money was no option, making the Italian fashion brand that was revived by Tom Ford in the 1990s the most coveted and aspirational luxury brand in the world today.
Chanel and Calvin Klein tied for second place in Nielsen’s 48-country online survey that was conducted in November 2007. In fourth place came Louis Vuitton, followed by Giorgio Armani, Christian Dior and Versace. Two years ago in the same survey, Gucci shared top honours in the survey with Giorgio Armani, which has since slipped to fourth place in current global rankings.
“It’s an incredible achievement for Gucci to remain at the top of the most coveted league table for luxury brands,” said Patrick Dodd, president Europe, The Nielsen Company. “In the past two years, Gucci has managed to maintain and even increase its brand equity in a very competitive and fickle industry. They have achieved this by consistently embedding their core brand values in all their branded products, which range from perfume and sunglasses to accessories, jewellery, handbags and ready-to-wear fashion,” noted Dodd.
While on a global ranking Gucci dominated overall, regional luxury brand preferences prevailed, reflecting fashion and lifestyle differences across the globe. Among the world’s most aspirational brands - if money was no object - two in five Chinese consumers would choose Chanel and 38 % of Russians would choose Christian Dior. One in three Russian consumers also said they would spend their money at Versace and Prada. Two in five Hong Kongers and Filipinos would choose Louis Vuitton while Giorgio Armani, Calvin Klein and Yves St Laurent are top picks for Latam consumers. 25% of Japanese consumers would buy Hermes if money was no object.
As a global region North America was the least interested in luxury brands, with 35% of consumers saying that they would “not buy any” luxury brands even if money was no object. Dutch consumers (43%) and Norwegians (37%) topped global rankings for not buying any luxury brands if money was no object. According to the Nielsen report, one in four global consumers said they currently buy designer brands. Currently, 31% of consumers in UAE and Hong Kong say they buy Gucci-branded products. The small nations of UAE and Hong Kong are the two most famous shopping meccas on earth and it’s no surprise that their shopaholic, image-conscious citizens are among the biggest fans of luxury goods today. Their geographical location also means they benefit directly from “shopping tourism” - Dubai attracts the wealthy shopping elite from neighboring Saudi Arabia and Hong Kong attracts the new wealth from China.
“Shopping is a way of life in these countries and luxury brands are an essential part of the population’s wardrobe, even if it comes in the form of a key chain,” said Dodd.
Consumers in Hong Kong are currently the most likely to buy Gucci, Burberry and Louis Vuitton more than any other country. UAE consumers topped global rankings for currently buying Christian Dior, Versace, YSL, Givenchy and Calvin Klein.
“The appeal of the luxury designer brand continues to grow - a luxury brand is simply something that consumers, especially those in emerging markets, are willing to pay a significant premium for”, said Dodd.
According to the Nielsen survey, 25 % of global consumers said designer brands are of significantly higher quality than standard products and 60 % said that people wear designer brands to project social status. While quality is certainly a key factor for buying luxury brands - it’s not enough. A luxury brand needs to sell its core brand values within its image; the “image” that is reflected in this design and lifestyle is what consumers are prepared to pay a premium to buy into. Calvin Klein, Ralph Lauren and Diesel top rankings for designer brands currently bought by global consumers. These brands are the most accessible and affordable to first-time luxury brand consumers. From perfume to underwear and a basic t-shirt, these brands offer a “designer” cache at a fraction of the price.
These brands also understand “it’s important to embed the brand values in smaller items to initially attract the consumer,” said Dodd, “because when the consumer has more disposable income, they will upgrade within the same brand to more expensive items.”
Interestingly, 23% of global consumers said they would shun international luxury brands in favour of buying a “local designer” from their country. The survey also indicated strong support for luxury brand names from local consumers. Italians topped global rankings for buying their own brands such as Prada and Max Mara. According to the Nielsen survey, 35% of global consumers said they would buy a mobile phone if it was co-branded with a luxury brand - a sector that fashion giants such as Prada and Armani have already taken advantage of. One in three global consumers said they would buy a co-branded luxury designer laptop, and one in four said they would buy a “designer” flat screen TV. One in six global consumers even said they would like to buy designer branded MP3’s and kitchen appliances.
“There seems to be huge market potential for luxury brands to evade every corner of the home and office,” said Dodd.
Labels: authentic designer handbags, gucci handbags, luxury handbags and accessories
# posted by Liz Wood @ 6:33 AM
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
Wednesday, November 28, 2007
eFashionHouse.com reports increased holiday sales
Sky Valley, California, November 28, 2007 - eFashionHouse.com reported today holiday sales have increased 20% over last year and the average ticket order has also increased.
Anna Miller, President and CEO of privately held i-GlobalMall.com,inc., the owner ofeFashionHouse.com, reports more customers are shopping for high end designer handbags and accessories on line than in the past few years. "People are getting more comfortable with on-line shopping for expensive items," said Anna.
eFashionHouse.com has been selling luxury handbags and accessories on line for over 12 years. Anna said she has seen many internet company's selling handbags and accessories come and go over that time period. i-GlobalMall.com, Inc. has been profitable since it's inception and the company has refused the "all out growth" approach that many internet company's have chosen.
eFashionHouse has grown internally without any venture capital funding. Instead, eFashionHouse.com has taken a slow and steady profitable approach, growing it's sales and customer base year after year. Anna said she is not interested in selling $30 million a year in sales if it doesn't make you any money - what's the point! i-GlobalMall.com, Inc. is the owner of 7 internet web sites; eFashionHouse.com, BrandsBoutique.com, LuxuryVintage.com, DesignersLA.com, ItalysOutlet.com, ShoppingBrokers.com and ValueBags.com.
i-GlobalMall.com, Inc. is located in Sky Valley, CA. For more information about eFashionHouse.com pleae visit the website located at http://www.efashionhouse.com/ or contact them by sending an email to CustomerCare@eFashionHouse.com or phone 310-828-1281.
Anna Miller, President and CEO of privately held i-GlobalMall.com,inc., the owner of
eFashionHouse has grown internally without any venture capital funding. Instead, eFashionHouse.com has taken a slow and steady profitable approach, growing it's sales and customer base year after year. Anna said she is not interested in selling $30 million a year in sales if it doesn't make you any money - what's the point! i-GlobalMall.com, Inc. is the owner of 7 internet web sites; eFashionHouse.com, BrandsBoutique.com, LuxuryVintage.com, DesignersLA.com, ItalysOutlet.com, ShoppingBrokers.com and ValueBags.com.
i-GlobalMall.com, Inc. is located in Sky Valley, CA. For more information about eFashionHouse.com pleae visit the website located at http://www.efashionhouse.com/ or contact them by sending an email to CustomerCare@eFashionHouse.com or phone 310-828-1281.
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# posted by Give Me Something to Blog About @ 5:51 PM
