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Gavel

Designer Handbags Popular in Auctions | Luxury Bag Market Grows

Designer handbags are hot property in the world of auctions. Leading auction houses say luxury leathergoods is a new and rapidly...
Lauren
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Shopping Cartoon

Accessories Sales Rise, Says Study | Apparel Slumps in Current Economy

Accessories labels are enjoying the lion’s share of the world’s fashion dollars, according to a new report from The New York...
Lauren
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Brand Off Store

Chinese Shoppers Love Second-Hand Designer Goods | China’s Changing Shopping Attitudes

As shoppers everywhere tighten their belts, luxury loving Chinese customers are looking to second-hand stores to satisfy their desires for designer...
Lauren
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Louis Vuitton Hong Kong store

Chinese Shoppers Reject Overexposed Designers | Louis Vuitton & Gucci on the Way Out

Chinese shoppers are becoming more discerning and passing over Louis Vuitton and Gucci for labels they believe epitomize “absolute luxury.” Critical...
Lauren
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Fake Louis Vuitton Bag

Counterfeit Sales Down | Tough Penalties & Evolving Tastes Stamp Out Handbag Fakes

Tougher penalties for counterfeiters and increasing disposable income in major retail centers are driving sales of knock-off accessories down. Gone are...
Lauren
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Proenza Schouler and Celine Bags

Proenza Schouler & Celine Top Retail Sales | Store Brand & Color Trends

Handbag sales have grown by double digits this year, and it’s contemporary labels like Proenza Schouler and Celine leading the way....
Lauren
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Fendi Crocodile Clutch

Style.com Names Fendi Crocodile Clutch Best Fall 2012 Bag | Controversial Pick for Season’s Standout

As we all embrace spring, fashion commentators are looking forward to what’s ahead. That includes purses like this Fendi Crocodile Clutch...
Lauren
44 sec read
Easter Eggs

Handbag Sales Up for Easter | Gift Trends Show Holiday Not Just for Kids

Easter time isn’t simply about showering the one you love with their weight in chocolate. Many retailers exceeded their expectations for...
Lauren
44 sec read
Statue of Liberty

New York Fashion Week Handbag Trends | Fall/Winter 2012 Purse Style Predictions

With New York Fashion Week behind us, it’s time to focus on the handbag trends showcased during the style festival. The...
Lauren
1 min read
Backpack Silhouette

Luxury Backpack Trend | High End Knapsacks Dominate Fashion Catwalks

When Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen released a $39, 000 alligator backpack through their The Row label a few seasons ago,...
Lauren
48 sec read
Thatcher and Bushes

Margaret Thatcher Bags Are Latest Trend | Iron Lady Inspires Modern Fashion

With The Iron Lady in cinemas, its muse Margaret Thatcher is inspiring a new generation of fashionistas. The immovable hair and...
Lauren
48 sec read
Chanel Paper Bags

Counterfeit Designer Paper Bags Big in China | Fake Shoppers Popular in Asia

Counterfeit designer handbags are so yesterday. In China they’re going nuts for fake designer shopping bags. I’m not talking about those...
Lauren
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1 Tote

Free Totes New It Bags | Frugal Fabric Handbags on Trend

There’s a new It bag in town, and unlike most status handbags it’s friendly to finances. These days leading style makers...
Lauren
56 sec read
Winter

New Winter Handbag Trends | Bella Bag Predicts New Looks

With a new fashion season looming, it’s time to spruce up your wardrobe. Many of us don’t have the budget to...
Lauren
56 sec read
Sparkly Handbag

Small Bags Make Fashion Comeback | Mid-Sized Purses Latest Style Trend

No your eyes aren’t deceiving you; handbags are getting smaller. New York based fashion consultant said that the modern woman “doesn’t...
Lauren
48 sec read
Purse with Money

Research Reveals Handbag Spending Habits | Harris Poll’s Bags Study

Never underestimate the importance of carrying the right handbag. New research details the way brand names influence our accessories decisions. The...
Lauren
45 sec read
Man Bag Shop Window

Man Bags Become Popular | Leading Handbag Designer’s Launch Men’s Collections

For centuries handbags were strictly a female domain, but it seems the tide is turning. Rebecca Minkoff has launched her man...
Lauren
48 sec read
Silver Purse

Cradle Hold Latest Handbag Trend | Carry Your Purse Like a Celebrity

Forget about the handles, say fashion trend forecasters. The latest way to hold a handbag is to disregard the straps and...
Lauren
46 sec read
Pumpkin Fall

Fall 2011 Handbag Trends | Fashion Week Runway Inspired Looks

It’s been a busy time in the fashion world, with high end designers showcasing their latest collections at recent Fashion Weeks...
Lauren
1 min read
New Kids Fanny Pack

Fanny Packs are Back | Retro Belt Purse Makes Fashion Comeback

I was down with the return of neon colors, but I never imagined our obsession with the 80s would see fanny...
Lauren
45 sec read
Winter girl

Winter 2010/2011 Handbag Fashion Trends | New Purse Style Advice

We’re all starting to reach for our sweaters as fall takes hold, and there’s more cold weather ahead. To make sure...
Lauren
1 min read
Autumn leaves

Net-a-Porter Releases Fall Bag Guide | Video Announces New Season Trends

So many of us look to Net-a-Porter to make sure we stay abreast of the latest fashion trends. Now the high...
Lauren
35 sec read

Structured Handbags & Envelope Clutches Big Fall Trends | Fashion Predictions for New Season Styles

It’s time to pull your structured handbags out of the closet, as the ladylike styles are set to be the must-have...
Lauren
1 min read

Hermes Sales Figures Surge in 2010 | Classic Lines and Mark-Ups Pay Dividends for French Brand

Hermes might charge an arm and a leg for its iconic handbags and stylish scarves, but that hasn’t scared shoppers off...
Lauren
42 sec read

Fall 2010’s Big Bag Trends | Forecasters Predict What We’ll Wear Next Season

While summer weather has well and truly set in, trend forecasters are already casting their gazes to fall. If you want...
Lauren
1 min read

Summer Handbag Trends Predicted | Cross-Body Bags, Hobos, and Totes Big Next Season

A new season means a new opportunity to spruce up our wardrobe. As spring weather warms, trend forecasters have released their...
Lauren
56 sec read

Reusable Tote Handbags Replace Plastic Bags for Modern Shoppers

The plastic shopping bag may go the way of the dinosaur, as the popularity of reusable tote bags rises. And it...
Lauren
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Sustainable Fish Leather Tipped To Be Next Big Name in Exotic Handbags

We’ve all lusted after purses made from crocodile, python, and stingray. But salmon? Industry buzz suggests that fish leather may be...
Lauren
42 sec read

China’s Love of Luxury Labels Louis Vuitton and Gucci Grows

It seems the Chinese can’t get enough of luxury fashion items. China now has the second luxury market in the world,...
Lauren
29 sec read

Renting and Swapping Handbags the Way of the Future Says Fashion Forecaster

Nothing compares to that heady rush of purchasing a designer handbag, but fashion forecasters say its appeal is set to fade....
Lauren
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