The Classic Handbag
With each year comes a new must-have handbag seen first on the arms of celebrities and everybody who’s anybody, trickling down into the most fashionable arenas, soon hitting the trendistas (the aspiring fashionistas that only catch on to the latest look once everyone else is already wearing it thus just missing "truly fashionable" status) until eventually you know the trend is dead when wealthy soccer moms in tracksuits are carrying it into PTA meetings. We are a fashion obsessed culture, seduced by a society that flashes trends before us and throws them away so fast it’s nearly impossible to keep up. Just as you’re getting used to the way your perfect new bag sits on your shoulders, right when you found the perfect shoes to match, you see its twin pass by forlornly coupled with a lycra jogging suit and you realize that your time together has come to an end.
As the designers compete to create the bag that will become the newest craze of the year, we tend to forget that some of the best things in fashion, like the color black or a Chanel suit, are classic. Some of the most cherished and exquisite handbags are vintage, having stood up to the test of time and their design is as stylish and chic today as ever. Certain designers have remained committed to creating handbags that emulate the sophistication and class associated with their label, not just according to what’s in vogue that season, but what will represent them throughout the years. And when you’re spending that much money on a bag, isn’t that what you really want? So while your fabulous bag du jour is collecting dust in the back of your closet after only a few turns around the block, rest assured that your still stylish classic will be ready to make an appearance time and time again.We have put together a snapshot of our favorite long-standing designer handbags that we feel fit the "classic" definition of sustainable beauty and longevity.
Prada
- Prada Women's Leather Handbag in white
- Prada Women's Leather Hobo in black
- Prada Women's Leather Shoulder Bag in Naturale
- Prada Black Nylon and Leather Classic Handbag
- Prada woven jute gold snakeskin tote
Fendi
- Fendi Mini Mamma Black Zucchino Canvas Handbag
- Fendi brown zucchino "Mini Mamma" baguette
- Fendi Silver Sparkle Zucchino Medium Zia Baguette
Cartier
- Cartier Women's Leather Magnetic and Zip Top Large Tote Bag
Coach
- Coach Signuture Lunch Tote
You can view our complete collection www.designerhandbagsforwomen.com.
Burberry Women's Handbags
Burberry has brushed the mothballs off their tartan and taken their brand from stuffy country to trendy upscale urban in a matter of a mere decade, revitalizing their image without ever abandoning their signature style. They revolutionized the trench coat, and never before have rainy days been so eagerly anticipated as beautiful women everywhere can stylishly cavort in the streets in all their nova lined, double breasted, waist cinched glory.
The label’s power struggle in the UK with the notorious chav and his overzealous use of counterfeit plaid (“Aye! ‘tis right classy innit!” ) has inspired a new line of handbags that represents the modern image for a clientele that understands that wearing the Burberry check, much like spandex, is a privilege and not a right, and should be done in moderation. This camel leather drawstring handbag with silver accents is like the brand itself, luxurious, sophisticated and chic. It can add a touch of refinement to your favorite pair of jeans, or if it happens to be raining it could still be a perfect partner to your Burberry raincoat, scarf or umbrella without being excessive.Here are a few of our favorite Burberry handbags from our site Designer Handbags for Women
- Burberry Women's Small Rectangle Handbag, Bluebell (very fun bag)
- Burberry Women's Tweed Tote Bag with Leather Trim, Sage Checked (this bag just says Burberry)
- Burberry Women's Double Front Pocket Leather Handbag
- Burberry Women's Leather Shoulder Bag (this is just a beautiful bag with amazing attention to detail)
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