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Handbag Trends Coming Soon

admin — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 15:42:40 +0000

The fashion industry always seems to be ahead of the curve, anticipating and discovering new trends for the next season. So it would only be appropriate that we are in the middle of summer 2010 and the fashion elite are already deciding what kinds of handbags will be the hottest new thing in the fall and even the upcoming winter months. Here are a couple of lists to give you an idea of where handbag trends are going in the next few seasons:

• Large-oversized bags – Oh, man. It seems like the oversized is never going to go out of style. Year after year, handbags get bigger and bigger. This may not seem like anything new, but don’t be surprised if the bags get even larger in the next few months. Now Paris Hilton will be able to fit two of her dogs inside!

• Soft embellishments – 2009 saw the implementation of huge additions to handbags, like hoops, chains and other large items, but 2010 is being dominated by softer add-ons. These range from rouching (the gathering up of fabric to create a ruffled style) to pleating and weaving of exterior fabric to give handbags a lighter look in color and texture.

• Studs – As mentioned in a previous post, studs are making a comeback, courtesy of Lady Gaga, who loves to adorn her fashion accessories with little metal touches. You’ll see more and more of this in the fall and winter.

The hot colors for winter (reds and grays) have already been popping up this summer on the arms of some of the biggest celebrities and fashion icons in the world. Judging from this slow roll out, these colors and the aforementioned styles will begin to permeate the fashion world and the department store closest to you in the next 4 or 5 months. Get ready to hop on the newest trends in handbags!

Lindsay Lohan Spotted With Pyramid Studded Handbag

admin — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:48:37 +0000

Lindsay Lohan is seen here with a pyramid studded leather handbag. Photo from Bag That Style.

Studded handbags have, literally, been all the rage. But whether you’re wild for fashion or express all the rage of a punk rock show, studded handbags have been appropriate for high-end and DIY fashion. In general, the studs used on many handbags this past season have been bullet studs, or rounded studs. Some of these have even been as large as conchos, if you consider studs on leather as western fashion. But, more recently, Lindsay Lohan was spotted with a studded black leather handbag with pyramid studs. Although Lohan isn’t always considered the most up-to-date in fashion, it’s been one of the first times pyramid studs have been spotted on a celebrity since, like, ever.

Pyramid studs have typically been seen as a punk fashion statement. Ever since punk appeared in the ‘70s, studs on leather have been a part of the look accompanying loud and haphazard music by the Ramones and the Sex Pistols. But punk, both music and fashion-wise, has always had a DIY aesthetic: Learn to play the guitar and put those studs in your leather jacket yourself. Now, as the look appears on celebrities around Hollywood, the punk style has essentially gone high-end and, well, corporate, which is something an indie scene never wants to be.

But those blog, generally, has labeled studs part of a western look. Studs are part of western fashion, especially the handbags, jewelry, hats, and belts sold through western accessory retailers like Best Handbag Wholesale. If you can’t tell the difference between what looks somewhat western and what looks like mainstream punk, don’t worry. In general, rounded studs arranged orderly on a handbag give off more of a western vibe, especially when paired with leather fringe, while pyramid studs are distinctly punk.

Studded Leather Bow Handbag seen on The O.C.’s Rachel Bilson

admin — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 12:38:49 +0000

Rachel Bilson of The O.C. is seen with a studded leather handbag. Photo from Popsugar.com

Textured leather seems to be a hot style this week, but, really, it’s been seen all summer long and we’ll probably continue to see more of it. Whether you consider silver studs on leather to be western or rocker chic, it’s a trend regardless that’s seen on A- and B-list celebrities, as well in styles the rest of us can afford. One different style for a studded handbag seen recently was on Rachel Bilson. Bilson, known for playing character Summer on The O.C., was spotted recently with a studded leather handbag, but the studs weren’t on the body of the handbag. Rather, they were on a large leather bow attached to the top of the handbag.

Yes, the combination of studs, leather, and large bows seems rather 1980s, but this isn’t surprising, considering other ‘80s trends are back – acid wash jeans, ra-ra skirts, and leggings to name a few – having a few on handbags is inevitable. Although the hobo bag, a larger reimagining of the slouch purse, is the most significant ‘80s influence to hit the field of high-end handbags, more subtle style changes can be seen on bags like Bilson’s. Handbags have seemed overly large these past few seasons, with size culminating in portfolio-sized bags like a Hermes Birkin, and that in itself is another ‘80s trend that’s crept back. Although not of the tawdry or ostentatious nature of most ‘80s fashions, the last time handbags this large were seen was the late ‘80s.

If you’re on a budget and want some of the latest styles, various wholesale and discount handbag retailers carry studded leather handbags and other purses with ‘80s influence. Hobos are everywhere this season, as well as numerous studded variations like Bilson’s bag, and these can be found through nearly any handbag retailer or wholesale dealer.