First of all there seems to be some confusion around
the term designer inspired handbags, for example does it refer to
replicas and fakes? The simple answer is a resounding and emphatic NO!
Replica and fake designer handbags are illegal copies that not only
infringe copyright but also have been associated with the seedy
underbelly of society, terrorism, child labor etc due to the lack of
paper trail involved in many business-to-business transactions.
Designer inspired handbags are legitimate handbags that may bare a
remarkable resemblance to designer handbags but lack branding and in
the majority of cases are not true mirror images.
There are certainly many benefits to owning or buying a designer
inspired handbag over a replica or fake handbag. Not least of which is
the legality you can legitimately purchase and carry a designer
inspired handbag without fear of legal recriminations. Where as it is
not only a criminal offence to sell replica or fake handbags but also
to own or even carry one. Legal issues aside designer inspired handbags
are great! With the credit crunch taking a huge bite out of our
disposable incomes there's often little left over for luxury purchases.
However
with designer inspired handbags running at an average of five percent
of the cost of designer originals you can still afford all the key
looks of the season and maintain your personal style. In fact if you
are feeling the pinch and can only afford to purchase one fashion item
per season a hot, new, on trend handbag is the way to go as you can
wear it with any of the classic pieces in your wardrobe (colours
permitting of course) and instantly look modern, up to date and chic.
If you are a style savvy chick you probably already realize which
handbags are hot but just incase here is the low-down for the autumn/
winter season 2008.
Handbag Prints:
Following on from
spring florals are still big big news this season in a wide array of
colours and print sizes although generally speaking the bigger, the
better.
Handbag Styles:
More or less anything goes style
wise from clutch bags to oversized tote handbags. However soft and
slouchy handbag styles are the key shape for autumn/winter 2008 with
deep jewel shades of suede being a particular hit both on the catwalk
and the high street.
Adornments
No discussion of autumn/
winter 2008 would be complete with out the mention of tassels, fringes
and drawstrings. These were all featured heavily on designer catwalks
this season.
Colors
Hot colors this autumn, traditionally
black and brown are timeless classics for autumn and winter but this
year anything grey is an instant hit as are al the jewel shades so deep
vibrant greens, reds, purples and blues are all handbag hits.
Fabrics
There
are four key trends in fabrics for handbags this autumn/winter as
already mentioned soft supple jewel toned suede is really hot and ideal
statement piece. In fact pretty much all animal skins and prints are
hot and here we encounter an other benefit of the designer inspired
handbag they rarely feature genuine animal skins so are far less
contentious. Lastly as always at this time of year the allure of the
patent handbag is never far away and this years contemporary colored
patent handbags are delicious.
There you have it the low-down on designer inspired handbags for autumn winter 2008 fashion season.