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Archive for the ‘Designer Handbag News’ Category

April 16th, 2008

How Big Is Your Bag?

Remember when I said I liked BIG BAGS? Well, I think I can work with this one.

[photo: bagsnob.com]
Think so?
I personally think that big bags actually make me look smaller, which is only ONE reason why I like them so well. They cast an illusion against the body that make your proportions seem smaller. Just my […]

By Bridget Wright -- 5 comments

April 2nd, 2008

Design-Preneurs of Fashion Handbags

Leaving your Wall Street job for the entrepreneur’s life? These women in this news article did just that. What’s so intriguing is how they all started a designer handbag business with a simple love for the stuff. Well, I have a love for the stuff. I love handbags, I really do. I think that owning and managing […]

By Bridget Wright -- 0 comments

April 1st, 2008

Designer Handbags Are A Social Status Symbol

I’ve always thought that they were. Designer handbags are status symbols to a LOT of people. It tells a lot about who you are, what  you value, your spending habits and how important fashion is to  you.
It’s interesting to note that the Asian market is making a significant impact in the designer handbag industry, while manufacturer’s […]

By Bridget Wright -- 0 comments

March 10th, 2008

Handbagging For a Cause

Handbags are really about a look. We buy them for the name on the inside label, for the color that matches perfectly without our blue pantsuit or just to say “we have one.”
But how about buying one that’s just for a good cause?
The FeedProjects.org foundation was founded by Laura Bush in an effort to answer […]

By Bridget Wright -- 2 comments

March 6th, 2008

Are Handbag Connoisseurs Being Taken Advantage Of?

Have you ever paid way more for your designer bag than you knew it was worth? Did you mind at all? Have you ever thought that the retailer is perhaps taking advantage of the designer handbag lovers simply because they know we love them enough to pay top dollar for them? 
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By Bridget Wright -- 1 comment

March 4th, 2008

Be Sweet Bags Are So Cute…And Sweet!

I saw this big bag on Chloe’s post and had to be a copy cat. I love this bag. I think my daughter would love it too since she loves graphic tees and such.
Proceeds from handbag sales help to support and encourage women in South Africa and its economy. With that, I will definitely be […]

By Bridget Wright -- 0 comments

February 19th, 2008

Wilson’ Leather Will Start Touting Designer Handbags

The once large leather mogul Wilson’s Leather has been experiencing a marked decline in its efforts to remain a viable and productive retail chain of fine leather products. But, in its attempt to do so, they have experienced poor sales and a general steady decline in consumer’s who want their product.
In their attempt to revitalize […]

By Bridget Wright -- 0 comments

February 18th, 2008

Designer Handbag Supply and Demand Shortage

My blogger friend and marketer extraordinaire, Susan Gunelius over at Brandcurve, wrote this insightful post on manufacturer’s manipulating supply and demand on designer handbags. While the news story does invite speculation of the REAL reason why manufacturers limit the number of handbag purchases, I of course have my own speculation. Being a designer handbag connoisseur of […]

By Bridget Wright -- 0 comments

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