Designer Inspired Handbags
Counterfeit fashion is a universally growing business, and it is getting increasingly difficult to differentiate designer handbags from fake ones. Industry insiders state that some counterfeit goods are actually produced by the same manufacturers who produce the original pieces; they simply produce extra batches of the same goods, change a few small details, and sell them on the black market for one-tenth of the retail price.
Authenticity is slowly losing its value as bogus imitations are being substituted for the genuine products. There is a huge market for fake items, owing to peer pressure. If people cannot afford the real thing, the easiest alternative is to head towards an online auction or a street corner to purchase a counterfeit designer handbag. Knockoff designer goods are readily available on the street in areas such as Los Angeles' Santee Street and New York's Canal Street.
And the Internet is replete with online auctions offering "Inspired by" copies. The old method of spotting fakes was simple: shoddy hardware, cheap leather, and misspelled or tarnished logos were a dead giveaway. Now, the fakes are so good that only a trained eye can tell the difference.
Imitations are selling, and at a fraction of the cost of the originals. A chic teenager justified her penchant for purchasing knockoff designer handbags by nonchalantly stating, "I cannot afford $500 for a Louis Vuitton handbag, but that does not deter me from looking fashionable. My counterfeit Vuitton, priced at $75 gives the real thing a run for its money! Carrying a Vuitton or Dior handbag is a status symbol, as long as no one realizes that it is not the real thing.".
Designer Handbag Brand Creates Stir
(ContentDesk) August 20, 2004 -- Laurese NY had such an incredible response to their new handbag brand that they had to post a "limited quantity" statement on their website within hours of launching sales. Lerma Edwards, Co-Founder and Designer, stated "We've had such an incredible and terrific reception!" This little brand-that-could attributes its immediate success to offering high quality genuine leather handbags at big brand's canvas or faux leather bag prices. "We're willing to give our customers value that they don't receive from the bigger brands" stated Edwards.To add an additional buzz, Laurese NY is premiering their Pink Pearl Luxury Collection in September.
These all leather bags will include gold plating, an embedded pink pearl, leather conditioner, authenticity card and sleeper bag. Laurese NY is currently offering their first four designer bags on their website at: www.laureseny.comHowever, plans...
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Sassy Slippers and Handbags Selected as Presenter's Gifts for the 2004 Teen Choice Awards.
Sassy Slippers and Handbags, based on the island of Maui,
is pleased to announce that their handbags have been selected for the 2004 Teen Choice Awards produced by People Magazine."It just sort of happened," says company owner Melany Stodelle. "We received a call on Friday by the producers saying they were really interested in our products and wanted us to be a part of the award show's gift baskets." Gift baskets are given to all presenters of the Teen Choice Awards. This year's award show will be featuring an "Island Theme" and will be hosted by Paris Hilton and Nicole Ritchie. Sassy Slippers and Handbags products just seemed the perfect choice in going with the island theme. "It must be the ALOHA," says Stodelle.
"They said that there is normally an application process, you have to send in samples, and then they have to approve or deny your products. This was all waved for our products," says Stodelle. Stodelle said that there was a bit of a time crunch involved since...
Sassy Slippers and Handbags Selected as Presenter's Gifts for the 2004 Teen Choice Awards.
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Sew Pretty Handbags So Perfect as Holiday Gifts.
SEW PRETTY is the brainchild of Raquel Caruso. A self-taught designer, Raquel creates each Sew Pretty bag by hand. Inspired by the colors of her native Dominican Republic, she utilizes chic shapes and vintage and upholstery fabric in daring shades. The results are stunning.SEW PRETTY handbags range from totes to clutches, everyday to wedding day. Women with self-assured style and a touch of whimsy are drawn to Raquel's work, and her handbags can be seen throughout the country.
Stylish and made to last, each SEW PRETTY bag adds a functional exclamation point to any outfit.Raquel began experimenting with beautiful fabrics and eclectic findings after she moved to the United States in 1997. Although she was prepared for a grand adventure in her new homeland, little did she know she would be embarking on a creative journey. After years of collecting and manipulating materials, SEW PRETTY was born in 2003.Handcrafted in Raquel's Nutley, N.J., studio, SEW PRETTY handbags are created...
Sew Pretty Handbags So Perfect as Holiday Gifts.
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Sommer Designs introduces its? new line of Handmade Handbags at Sommerdesigns.com
Former paralegal, turned web site designer, turned handbag designer Carrie Sommer, a Palos Verdes native, introduces the launch of sommerdesigns.com, her online boutique featuring custom-designed, handmade boutique handbags. Located in the serene & picturesque Palos Verdes Peninsula of Southern California, all Sommer Designs Handbags are made from scratch in a smoke-free studio. Each handbag is created by hand, with great care and attention to detail. All Sommer Designs Handbags are made with first quality fabrics ~ timeless toile's, fabulous florals and lots of fun, retro & vintage-inspired fabrics from top designers, that are all the rage. From small handbags to diaper bags and a really cute wine bag, each Sommer Designs Handbag is a handcrafted original and are attractively priced under $100.
With the backdrop of Palos Verdes Peninsula, the Sommer Designs Handbag collection offers five sizes and styles aptly named after the beautiful locale where it is based. The collection...
Sommer Designs introduces its? new line of Handmade Handbags at Sommerdesigns.com
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Handbag and Purse Trends 2005
Handbags are becoming the most popular fashion accessory on the market. The popularity of handbags (especially in the last year) has taken everyone by storm including handbag manufacturers. There are so many styles and trends available on the market right now and the average woman now owns at least 3 purses. You can make the same outfit look completely different just by changing your handbag. If you are interested in handbags and would like to know the latest styles and trends for this summer, fall and winter, keep reading and you will find out everything you need to know.
These are the latest handbag trends and styles:
- Big Handbags used to be fairly small and you could barely fit all the things you needed in them but the lately the style is the bigger the better.
When I say big handbags I mean handbags that look like overnight bags. Big handbags are not only in style because...
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Grand Opening, HandbagExpress.com Offers New Spring Time, Summer Fashion. Designer Elegant, Business, Casual, Handbags for Women, Teens and Juniors
Las Vegas, NV (ContentDesk) March 27, 2006 -- The Senior Spokesman for new website http://www.handbagexpress.com/ (HandBagExpress.com) officially announced its Grand Opening to the Public and Wholesalers. The website is elegant, secure but most of all offers fashion designer handbags, purses, wallets, backpacks, designer sunglasses, jewelry and accessories. The owner has been in this business with years of experience and knows what women, men, children, teens, want in fashion and design.The New 2006 Sping Time and Summer Fashion handbag selection is incredible, sure to please and have something to offer for business, formal, casual needs, men, teens, juniors, and children are included in the selections available and offered,
there is literally something pleasant for everyone that browses the website. One of the things noticed immediately when visiting the site is the prices of all the merchandise. This is no gimmick,...
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