Handbag Trends for the End of 2009

by carnaval on Jan.18, 2010, under Fashion Shoes

Handbags have taken a new turn in styling importance in recent years. The excitement and hype at the unveiling of a new collection gets stronger every season, with designers creating masterpieces with these accessories. Everybody wants to lok their best over the holiday season, and a gorgeous handbag is your chance to make that statement.

This season, handbags continue to place importance upon shape, color and texture. Designers have mixed it up again to create a vibrant collection of trendy handbag styles that are not a bit subtle. Even practical styles haven’t missed out on the chance to show their wild side, with zips and buckles on sensible totes being upgraded with a military feel to create a dramatic, utilitarian look. Although you’ll be please to find classy and traditional shapes (if that’s what you want), you’ll find they have been stamped with their designer’s stylistic monogram, whether that be pretty embellishment, quirky patterning or masculine hardware.

Traditional handbag shapes are used with modern textured fabric prints and the not so subtle influence of geometric designs reflecting the influence of technology on all of us. As leather remains the most sought after material for handbags, expect to see delicate fringing, plaits and tassles in this delectable material.

Oversized handbags continue to be the norm as women seem to have more and more to carry with them every day. However, this season, fashion designers have mde a conscious effort to feminize and glamorize the oversized bag. The addition of ruffles, pleasts, bows and beads have soften the look and decadent touches such as crystal embellishment, will elevate he humble shopper to new heights .

Shoulder bags continue to be really popular. Regardless of whether you are looking for a shoulder handbag for daily functioning or a night out on the town, you will find a huge selection among the new and trendy lines. They continue to be functional with added compartments for cell phones, DDA’s and more. Choose from one or two strap designs in a variety of lengths, from a short strap that allows you to tuck your handbag up underneath your arm or a longer strap where the bag falls at your hip.

The fabrics and materials used in this season’s handbags are all about texture and color. You will see animal prints, metallics, intricate patterns even in leather. Expect the unexpected, as these pretty details become more and more popular.

Colors continue to have a palette wider than your imagination, with sublime hues to acid brights. From earth tones to muted tones of red, mauve and green you will find an understated color statement while carrying forth the new trend toward detail in styling. By contrast you will also find bold colors in handbags that include jewel tones in oranges and yellows to complement a more neutral wardrobe.

Purple is the main contender in the color corner, with homewares, clothing and accessories using this colour to add a touch of regal class to proceedings. Purple is the new neutral so expect to see a great selection in purple handbags in all tones, hues and sheens. Choose from a bright purple patent leather look shoulder bag or muted plum clutch bags for evening wear. Treat yourself this christmas with a gorgeous new handbag for the new year.

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