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To Be or not to Be a Designer Handbag Chic

September 11th, 2008

With so many handbags flooding the fashion market, it is so difficult for women to distinguish the original products from their copycats. And with the fashion bibles teaching them what’s in and definitely hot, women are bound to be confused when it comes to buying the real thing.If you really plan to invest on the real deals check out a few things that make the original creations stand out:

  • Look at the overall quality of the handbag - the look and feel of the product is sometimes sufficient to raise red flags. Most manufacturers of non-genuine bags use sub-standard materials for their creations.
  • Scrutinize the stitches and the finishing quality of the handbag. If there are faulty stitches anywhere inside the bag or on pockets, chances are, you are looking at a fake product.
  • Look for the brand name on the bag - does it say Prado instead of Prada? Fake handbag manufacturers intentionally misspell the brand names of known handbags.
  • Most of the time, the packaging also says a lot about the product within. For sloppy packaging, don’t even wish that you have a designer handbag within - it’s just impossible! Branded bags come in attractive and high quality packaging.

Handbags are prestige possessions for most women. Some could be ridiculously priced at thousands of dollars just because a designer’s name is on the bag. If you do want to own one (or more) of these designer handbags, just be wary. Here are a few guidelines on what to look for on a designer handbag:

  • The rareness and fashion factors - remember that you are going to carry your handbag with you wherever you go so it’s best to choose a creation that is one-of-a-kind (you don’t want to be found in the same room with another woman who has the exact same handbag!). Also, make sure that it was recently manufactured. The last thing that a chic gal needs is an outdated fashion piece.
  • Durability - carefully inspect the product before purchasing. If you are buying online, make sure that you know the return policy.
  • Usability - look for the ones that have compartments for a woman’s necessities such as a make-up kit, cell phone, purse or wallet. It’s inconvenient to have a handbag that serves as a big hole where all your things are stuffed in.
  • Comfort - choose the style with enough padding that would not dig through your shoulders.
  • Discounts - designer bags can also be bought on discount. There are a lot of online stores that offer 10-50% of discount, free shipping, or even a Buy One Get One Free scheme. Scout around for these stores and you’ll be surprised at how much you’ll be able to save even on designer bags!

The demand for handbags will always be there because this is a necessity for women and not just mere accessory. Leather handbags are the ones that never go out of style. For the more adventurous types, there are other materials to choose from such as quilt, other handmade materials, canvas, nylon, etc. Just remember this one rule when choosing a perfect handbag: it should reflect YOU.

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