Tougher penalties for counterfeiters and increasing disposable income in major retail centers are driving sales of knock-off accessories down.

Gone are the days when tourists would trip over market stalls selling imitation Louis Vuitton bags and Rolex watches. A global crackdown on the sale of counterfeit ...

Handbag sales have grown by double digits this year, and it's contemporary labels like Proenza Schouler and Celine leading the way.

A recent study by Women's Wear Daily pointed to the enduring appeal of these labels, and other steady achievers like Yves ...

Easter time isn't simply about showering the one you love with their weight in chocolate. Many retailers exceeded their expectations for March sales thanks to a surge in apparel and accessory purchases.

Luxury retail research firm Unity Marketing confirmed that Easter gifts are on the rise as part of a ...

Meryl Streep isn't the only big name profiting from the success of The Iron Lady. British fashion firm Launer is enjoying record sales as women everywhere attempt to emulate Margaret Thatcher's no nonsense style.

The firm reports that sales of its boxy purses have increased by 59% ...

Hermes has posted a sales increase of close to 22% for the first half of the year, but it's not confident it can replicate the results in the coming months due to low handbag stocks.

Revenue was up 21.5% thanks to strong sales of jewelry, ...

The accolades just keep on coming for Mulberry. After its stocks rose by a staggering 527% in the past 12 months, the British brand has been named the world’s best performing luxury fashion retailer by financial news and data service Bloomberg.

No doubt a large chunk of that ...

Mulberry has posted a whopping 385% increase in profits during the last year, defying global economic sales trends.

The jump was no doubt inspired by the opening of nine new stores in Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and Australia. Online sales also played their part, with an increase in ...

Grab your new spring wardrobe for less thanks to eBay's latest Fashion Vault sale. The cutely named Spring Fling sale helps you save up to 70% on the recommended retail price of apparel, sportswear, handbags, and shoes. Add in the free shipping ...

It's a common myth that discount shopping websites clear out the handbags that no one else wants. Modnique.com disproves the theory with its current sale, which offers up to 75% discounts on luxurious Valentino handbags.

There are some truly opulent purses in the collection, ...

It seems that everyone's mad about Mulberry, with the fashion brand posting a massive sales increase of 79% in the last ten weeks compared to the same time in 2009.

The British label enjoyed particularly strong sales in the Far East, and at its new flagship store in ...

Hermes might charge an arm and a leg for its iconic handbags and stylish scarves, but that hasn’t scared shoppers off in the last few months. The French fashion house has seen a sales increase of 23% in the first six months of the year.

While most of are still smarting ...

Modnique.com is the latest player on the online shopping scene. This innovative new site offers its customers big savings on designer handbags and more during its blink-and-you'll miss them sales.

Modnique can offer hefty discounts of between 50 to 85 percent by buying its goods directly from the manufacturers and designers ...

Just as the world is wondering whether Greece's financial woes will translate into another international crash, Hermes has released some promising sales figures.

The French fashion house increased its first quarter sales by 19%, which translates to a jump of around $651 million. It was even better news at Hermes' ...

While the rest of the world is worrying about the health and environmental fallout from the eruption of Iceland's Eyjafjallajokull volcano, the folks are Salvatore Ferragamo are concerned about their sales.

The luxury label's chief executive officer Michele Norsa says sales of their handbags and ties at duty free stores are ...

Burberry plans to shift its focus to handbags and shoes in the face of the financial crisis.

The British brand reported lower pre-tax profits this year, mainly due to falling apparel sales. However, there is a silver lining, with profits up for leather goods, casual handbags, and shoes.
"One of the highlights ...

British luxury brand Burberry has followed up its successful showing at London Fashion Week with improved sales figures.

The group's shares are up by more than 3%, thanks to the enthusiasm for Burberry's fall and winter collections. Handbags and casual outerwear proved particularly popular with shoppers preparing for cold weather.

Like-for-like sales ...

While tons of luxury brands are continuing to see drops in sales and having to make cutbacks in production, other labels are making attempts to stay afloat during the current fashion financial pickle. Some are even seeing the fruits of their labor with a rise in sales despite shoppers tightening their ...