Dressing well is an art as well as a science. It is true that having the right clothes and the right shoes are important if you want to dress well. However, another important part of dressing well has to do with having the right handbag to go with your clothes and shoes. Of course, keeping on top of the latest fashion trends is helpful if you want to make sure you always have the right handbag in the right situation.
What designer handbags have suddenly become popular this year? Thus far, it can be said that sequins, smaller bags, denim, perforated leather and the color white are all part of this year's trends in designer handbags. There are also rumors that BIG is back...well we'll just have to wait and see on that one.
Sequins are not necessarily a part of all high-end designer handbags. However, of note, famous designer Jimmy Choo has designed a snakeprint leather bag with sequins all over the handbag. Thus, it is expected that sequined handbags will be important this season. This snakeprint leather bag with sequins is available at Saks Fifth Avenue for $1195.
After several years where large bags were more popular, smaller handbags have suddenly found favor because consumers are tired of toting around large handbags and having aching shoulders and backs. While smaller handbags do not enable people to carry a lot of things, comfort has taken center stage. Thus, people are now appreciating the joys of carrying smaller handbags.
Denim is no longer just for blue jeans, denim handbags have become popular as well. Designers such as Lanvin, Miu Miu, Valentino, Alexander McQueen and Botkier have designed denim purses that can be purchased at prices which vary from $530 to $1195 from Bergdorf Goodman.
Perforated leather is fairly recent trend in designer bags. For example, designers such as Prada, Burberry, Bottega Veneta and Coach Handbags all have designs in perforated leather. The handbags come in styles that range from sporty to formal. There are also small perforated leather handbags, medium-sized perforated leather handbags, and large perforated leather handbags. So, there are many choices that you have in choosing a perforated leather handbag.
White handbags have come into style again. For example, the white Miu Miu Coffer Mattelase Leather Hobo handbag has two snap pockets in the front along with lots of room inside of the handbag itself which means that you can fit a lot into the handbag without it seeming too cumbersome. The white Judith Leiber Package Clutch is the sort of thing that you might carry to a formal event when you are wearing formal clothes. The Christian Louboutin Lolita Large Montone Leather bag is a high-end luxury style leather bag. Ivory-pleated with gold straps, the Christian Louboutin Large Montone Leather bag is not the type of design that you would carry every single day. However, it looks very presentable at formal occasions.
Dog handbags have become very popular lately. Keeping an ugly mini dog in a trendy handbag has become the latest celebrity trend with several celebrities having been photographed carrying their tiny dogs in their handbags. As a result of this, now everybody wants a dog handbag. Thus a strong trend towards dog handbags has started.
Perpetually Popular Handbags
There are designer handbags that have been popular for ages and are popular no matter what the season. Cigar box handbags and the Hermes Birkin handbags are examples of handbags that are perpetually popular.
Cigar box handbags have a short handle and an inflexible and rigid shape to them. They are not fancy handbags at all. Rather, they are usually very small and nondescript.
The Hermes Birkin Handbag is probably the most popular in the history of fashion. In fact, the sales price for a Hermes is an indication of just how popular Hermes handbags are. For example, in 2004, a Hermes Birkin sold for $64,800. As you can imagine, the waiting list to get a Hermes is very long. Thus, it is not at all unusual to put in an order for a Hermes and wait for several years to actually receive the bag.
So, there you have it, these designer handbag styles are a part of the history and future trends in handbags. Keep in mind that as you shop, you should find a handbag that not only looks great but which also fits your particular needs as an individual. However, the good thing about shopping for purses is that there truly is something for everyone. Whatever your style is, whatever your particular preferences are, you can usually find a item that is appropriate for you. Thus, shopping for designer handbags will be a fun experience for you.