2009 Spring/Summer Handbags
By Nicole Smith
This season new patterns, new colors and possibly a new
you will manifest from the 2009 Spring designer handbags. Some collections
offer traditional, iconic labels and others bring forth a new way to wear
fashion, even in an eco-friendly way. Runway Magazine offers an in-depth look
for the fashionista who embracing the idea of becoming a bag lady, but with
style.
Marc Jacobs
This season Marc Jacobs is a fashion paradigm of versatility. This
line offers bags that are big and small, color from every part of the rainbow
spectrum, and a varying textures. Marc Jacobs sports the signature quilted
leather handbag and shamelessly adds glamour to everything. Flirty tassels
hanging from gilded-looking pieces are plentiful in collection.
Gucci
Gucci- made for the fashionable, on-thego woman. Most bags have
inside pockets plus spaces made for cell phones and PDAs.And of course there's
nearly every bag is strewn with the recognizable Gucci script logo. The boxy
Boston bag is plentiful in this spring collection. Fine details are taken care
of as much of this collection has magnetic snap closure.
Passchal
For those with a green passion for fashion, eco-friendly luxury
bags are the perfect option. Made from recycled tractor inner tubes, these bags
are rich in color from vegetable dye and are chrome-free. From the patent
leather yellow clutch to a green scrunched shoulder bag, the sizes and shapes
vary throughout this collection. And most importantly, every day is Earth Day
when wearing a Passchal.
Coach
With a new season comes a new look for Coach. The Madison Op Art
pattern steps onto the scene of this American brand, giving a new look to the
illustrious “C.” Both a metallic look and leather are prominent for Coach this
spring. Simplicity and inconspicuousness has nearly disappeared as nearly every
bag is adorned with its earmark
Jada Loveless
Exotic skin bags and jewels go together like yin and yang for the
Jada Loveless collection. The entire line of bags is made from alligator, snake
and other out-of-the-ordinary skins, providing a timeless look. These
distinctive materials will become even more beautiful with age. Many of these
pieces are simply wearable art and timeless stones are strategically positioned
in the middle of several bags.
Chanel
Like many seasons before, Chanel is embracing the smaller, quilted
shoulder handbags, made from a variety of fabrics, including calfskin,
lambskin, satin and suede. Large fabric and leather tote bags sporadically
appear. Most bags include the iconic CHANEL logo, making a memorable impression
for anyone looking from afar.
Oscar
de la Renta
Giving a fresh look to classic beauty, Oscar de la Renta pushes its
timeless look to the edge. Avant garde prints, such as Phoenix, stand out to
the fashion renegade. In this collection, the traditional clutch will take the
daredevil approach, as these bags are made from a range of materials, including
alligator skins and straw-looking yellow fabric.
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