Designer handbag - Trendy or Timeless accessories for women and men

Getting the perfect handbag is a nightmare for the fashion conscious woman. Trends show that for the last three years the handbags are getting bigger and roomier-which also make them ideal for shopping and not really for social dos. But then if one celebrity is seen with it, then the style percolates to the others too. The 2009 trends show the large Designer Handbags are huge and pack more than a punch. The materials from which they are being made are also varied. From cotton bags to leather, patent leather, velvet, plastic and combination of several other materials are in demand. Quality Designer Bags companies are generally family owned businesses that have thrived for decades. The all-American Coach Company has survived the branding onslaught since half a century. They are still making new Designer Handbags. The new generation of consumers are appreciating the new styles and designs. They may not be in the league of the Italian and French designers but definitely they have a dedicated clientele.

Most designer handbags belong to big labels or houses that can be purchased mainly by the upper crust or the rich and famous. Limited editions make them more coveted pieces. What makes them expensive is the quality of material, craftsmanship and creative design with the label of the company. That is why some of the world’s best designer handbags come from the houses of Hermes, Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Prada, Burberry and Fendi. Some of the bags are so special that they are made exclusively for dedicated clients as a tribute to their patronage. Till about a decade ago women were the major clients of designer bags. Even now they are always looking for the ideal accessory to fit their pocket, budget and style. But men have also recognised the need to be seen with good bags. And this is the niche segment that some design houses are catering to.

Men prefer function and utility more than appeal to aesthetic sensibilities. The preferred colors are classic black, tan, brown (chocolate or coffee) and navy blue. The men are technology savvy and need good sturdy bags to stuff the iphones, leather wallets, ipods, digital diaries, sun glasses, car keys, and file-o-fax sheets. In some cases even a laptop finds a place in it. A good designer bag is a dream comes true for them. For them Louis Vuitton designer bags are the perfect accessory.