Sunday, February 22, 2009

The Lowdown on Designer Handbags

By Ashley King

Who came up with the great idea for a purse? The earliest known instance of a purse seems to be from the fourteenth century. It all began as a tiny pouch that was made out of leather. Its main purpose was to enable the wearer to carry his or her coins conveniently and safely.

This original bag was constructed quite simply. It was typically cut from a round piece of cloth which was then sewn together. A thin leather strap was attached which could wrap around the purse to hold it closed.

Purses progressed over the next few centuries, but it wasn't until the 1950s that there was any sort of dramatic change. During this time, designer purses emerged on the scene. High end accessories started appearing from well known designers such as Chanel, Hermes and Louis Vuitton.

These days, there are many more big names involved in producing designer handbags. Some of the renowned designers of these high end purses include Prada, Coach and Kate Spade.

It's not difficult to understand their popularity, when every celebrity and star has one slung over her shoulder. They make a bold fashion statement, and women tend to feel more confident when they're sporting a designer label on their purse.

Only the highest quality materials and best workmanship are used when creating designer purses. Since there is so much that goes into making a designer handbag, it's hardly surprising to learn that they cost so much that an average person couldn't hope to afford one.

If you decide that a designer handbag can fit in your budget, use caution when you're shopping. There are a lot of unscrupulous vendors out there who will try and pass off a knock off as the real thing. It's important that you're guaranteed that the purse you're buying is the real thing before you pay out a huge sum of money. Your best insurance is to shop only at a well known store or the designer outlet itself.

If you can't afford an original, you might want to consider purchasing a knock off. Not only can they pass as an original, they're also considerably less expensive. Of course, they don't have the attention to detail and careful construction of the original. But most people really can't tell the difference.

As women's purses have evolved over the years, one thing has remained the same. They're still mostly used to carry your cash and other small items like tissues, hairbrushes and makeup. But these days, it's not what you carry; it's how you carry it. And that's what makes the designer purse a must-have item on many women's lists.

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