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Tuesday, August 12th, 2008
Wilson Leather to convert stores to Accessory Boutiques
According to AOL news, the company once known as Wilson Leather, is closing 105 stores and turning the remaining 100 mall based stores into accessory boutiques. Wilson Leather was known to offer leather outerwear, handbags, accessories, and apparel. But the company “substantially doubts” that they have the ability to stay in business. The company is hoping women will bail it out by turning the remaining 100 mall stores into accessory boutiques called Studio.
Sunday, August 10th, 2008
Top 3 Most Wanted Handbags from Louis Vuitton
#3 - Louis Vuiton’s Alma
This bag has been around for ages and still remains popular today!
Dimensions:
- L 12.6″ x W9.4″ x H6.7″
Composition:
- Monogram canvas
- Tan leather trim
- Canvas lining
- Double zip-around closure
- Interior pouch pocket
#2 - Louis Vuitton’s Neverfull
The name says it all! You can never fill up this enormously sized tote.
Dimensions:
- L 12.6″ x W11.4″ x H6.5″
Composition:
- Monogram canvas
- Tan leather trim
- Striped textile lining
- Hook closure
- Zippered interior pocket with ring
- Side straps for adjusting bag shape
#1 - Louis Vuiton’s Speedy
A classic among the younger crowds. As seen on TV!
Dimensions:
- L 11.8” x W8.3” x H6.7”
Composition: - Damier canvas
- Dark brown leather trim
- Textile lining
- Zipper closure
- Interior pouch pocket
Now, GO GET EM’ GIRLS!
Thursday, August 7th, 2008
Handbags from Blue Tree NYC
Wow… So, there’s a New York based brand that is definitely unique. Blue Tree sells hand carved-Lucite handbags; some are hand painted and some come with embedded battery operated lights. They are works of art with cloth inserts inside so that they can actually be used to carry your things.
They’re different and they’re pretty… some of the designs are already sold out… but would you carry around one of these?
Wednesday, August 6th, 2008
Amazon.com additional 20% off already reduced prices
Are you longing for that bag but your wallet isn’t? Ever thought of Amazon? Yep, that’s right, the site once popular for books and literature has been quietly expanding into new areas. Handbags being one of the areas, you can find a great selection at a fraction of the retail price. There offer some great brands there and now is a great time to snag a chic new bag for the fall.
Here is a link to the bags: Amazon Handbags
Here is a link to the Terms & Conditions: Terms & Conditions
Sunday, August 3rd, 2008
Nordstrom’s Anniversary Sale
Today is the last day of Nordstrom’s Anniversary Sale with great prices on new fall fashions. They have a small but decent selection of handbags. So if you see anything you like, I would definitely jump on it because all the prices go back up Monday, August 4th! Some of the brands they have on sale include: Michael Kors, Dooney & Bourke, Cole Haan, and Juicy Couture. You can vew all the handbags and everything else on Nordstrom’s website.
Sunday, July 27th, 2008
Prada’s Lace Leather Bowler
Prada really loves lace for their Fall 2008 line. They love it so much that they’ve covered their handbags in them. The question, of course, is… Do you like that much lace on your handbags?
Now, I personally love lace. It’s so pretty and feminine. I firmly believe that a little bit of lace can go a long way. But can it work when it’s all over a larger handbag?
To be honest, I didn’t think so. But that was until I saw this lovely Prada Lace bowler while browsing through FabSugar. It is just… wow. What a gorgeous handbag. It looks great all dressed up and, as the lovely Eva Mendes shows us here, it looks great with a casual outfit too. I wasn’t too impressed with the Fall 2008 lace handbags that Prada showed off on the runway a while back but this one is a stunner.
Maybe lace can work out for larger handbags after all…
Wednesday, July 23rd, 2008
Gucci is doing well…
In this time of economic downfall, many companies have no choice but to file for bankruptcy. However, there are some companies that are actually benefiting or doing exceptionally well during this period of despair. Companies such as Walmart, Costco, and other discount stores have been raking in large sums of money. But guess who else is also doing well in 2008? The company starts with the letter “G” and rhymes with the word “hoochie.”
If you haven’t guessed it by now, I’m talking about the designer handbag company, “Gucci.” Gucci corporate has just released their quarterly end sales report which demonstrated to the public that their sales were much higher than their expectancy. On the same note, Gucci’s gross sales also exceeded the gross sales of their competitor, Louis Vuitton. Gucci’s success this quarter is directly related to the increasing sales in the Eastern markets. Though, Gucci reported that they had a significant decrease in sales in the West, they had an extraordinary jump in sales in the Asian countries.
So, were you one of the contributors to Gucci’s success this quarter?
Friday, July 18th, 2008
Horoscope My Bag
We read our horoscope every to tell us what we can look forward to. Some of us believe it, while others read it just for fun. Now we can carry a bag named after our horoscope. Do these bags reflect the true traits and qualities of each sign? You be the judge.
Q: Who’s the Designer?
A: Donna Karan
Q: What’s so special about them?
A: They may not be considered the “In” thing right now but the intention of the designer was to make a bag that popped and had a long life.
Q: What are they made of?
A: Most of them are made of crocodile, ostrich, lambskin, or shearling.
Q: Do they reflect personality?
A: The intention is to reflect different personalities as well as being a very functional bag.
Q: What is the best thing about these zodiac bags?
A: The bags have strong but also supple skins that are made to look better over time.
Q: How much is this bag going to cost me?
A: They range from $1,395 to $18,000 USD.
You better start saving if you’re a Leo because the Leo crocodile satchel is the one that will cost you $18,000.
Thursday, July 17th, 2008
Nordstrom Anniversary Sale
Tomorrow is a big day! It’s the first day of the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale! Amazing deals galore.
Designer clothes, designer shoes, make-up, and of course, designer handbags will be on sale until August 3rd but this sale is so good, you really need to act fast!
Designer handbags by Burberry, Chloe, Botkier, Marc Jacobs, and more will be on sale. On some of these bags, you can save up to 150 dollars! The hottest styles for fall will also be on sale. You really don’t want to miss this event.
Happy shopping!
Wednesday, July 16th, 2008
eBay gets sued by Louis Vuitton!
Luxury Brand holder, Louis Vuitton, is suing eBay for $65 million. That is a hefty amount, wouldn’t you agree?
The company that represents designer handbag brands, Louis Vuitton, Christian Dior, and Givenchy, filed a complaint against eBay for not enforcing strict enough procedures to prevent the practice of counterfeit luxury goods. During 2001 and 2005, Bernard Arnault, the head of LVMH (Corporate Stock Issued Name), claimed that there was a significant loss in sales. LVMH believed that the reason for this loss was caused by the increasing sales of fake designer handbags. LVMH had been cracking down on this case for quite some time—whether it involved arresting counterfeit dealers, closing down warehouses carrying the counterfeit goods, or simply stopping counterfeits coming into the country at the ports, LVMH has investing a large sum of money trying to put a stop to the matter in hopes that their increasing number of sales would return.
Louis Vuitton is suing eBay for two very basic reasons. The first reason being that eBay shouldn’t have allowed for the selling of counterfeit products. And the second reason being that though some of the designer handbags sold on eBay were considered authentic, the bags must be sold through a licensed agency (specialized dealer). So, how does this affect designer handbag brand Louis Vuitton, Christian Dior, and Givenchy?
With the combination of eBay’s low prices and millions of auctioneers every day, these designer handbags are priced too cheaply; therefore, hurting the reputation of designer handbag company, Louis Vuitton and its subsidiaries.
