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Thursday, May 15, 2008

You Can Afford a Gucci Handbag


By Scott Nichols

Would you love to own a genuine Gucci handbag? Would you really love to find a great discount price on a Gucci handbag? So would a lot of other people. Great deals on Gucci handbags can be found, but they go quickly. Gucci has been in existence since the 1930s, and has been a popular and sought-after designer label since its beginnings. With a little innovative bargain hunting, you can unearth a discount Gucci handbag. You just have to be patient and look in the right places.

When you really want to find a discount Gucci handbag, an Internet search engine can be your best friend. Discount Gucci handbags are in high-demand, and proper use of a search engine can lead you to the next online bargain before another would-be fashionista beats you to it. You never know where the next great discount Gucci handbag will surface, but by simply typing "discount Gucci handbag" in a search box, the search engine can do the work for you.

The search engine will look for any occurrence of the phrase you typed, and pull up the best matches. It will check out online retailers, online auctions and other websites, and deliver the results right to your computer. If someone just listed a discount Gucci handbag on eBay, the search engine can let you know, and you can rush to the site to enter your bid.

Another option for using the Internet to track down a discount Gucci handbag is to participate in social networking with other Internet users who are interested in Gucci products. For example, you could search a forum that deals with Gucci or designer merchandise in general. You may even want to enter a chat room if you can find one that centers around designer bargain hunting. You may get a great lead that can turn into you nabbing a great discount Gucci handbag. One of the greatest benefits of the Internet is the power to bring together people who would never have a chance to meet offline, yet can be of great assistance to each other.

Be ready to act when the perfect bargain on a discount Gucci handbag presents itself. If you don’t grab that discount Gucci handbag as soon as you find it, someone else will. If you are lucky enough to unearth a discount Gucci handbag, by all means buy it, cherish it, and use it!

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Tuesday, May 6, 2008

Italian Luxury Handbags Never Go Out of Style



By Chris Robertson


When it comes to fashion accessories, everyone knows that Italian luxury handbags are timeless. But, if you own a boutique or retail store, you may not know where to buy wholesale handbags, or have the knowledge to recognize reputable manufacturers. Here are some tips about what to look for, both in terms of fashion handbags and in terms of selecting the right supplier:

1. Skins are in. When it comes to Italian luxury handbags, look for those that are made from real python skin, real ostrich skin, and real crocodile skin. If you're concerned about price point, consider cocco-ligator skin, a process whereby natural crocodile fibers are used to create a skin similar to that of a crocodile, but is less expensive than crocodile leather.

2. Remember the color story. This year, the color story is all over the spectrum - literally. Vibrant reds continue to make a statement, while green is emerging as the must-have color of the year. Perhaps due to the influence of the environmental movement, women are selecting clothing and fashion accessories that reflect this eco-friendly color. The other two colors that are emerging as frontrunners this season are purple and olive, while gold and silver are catching the limelight for eveningwear accessories. Of course, black never goes out of style, but embellishments are being added to more traditional black fashion handbags.

3. Look for the artisanal touch. The best Italian luxury handbags are handmade by artisans who have years of experience in crafting timeless pieces. The manufacturer you choose to work with should acknowledge the traditions associated with Italian craftsmanship, and the production process should involve a collective effort to bring out the finest qualities in the materials used. When it does, you will have the opportunity to purchase unique wholesale handbags that your customers will treasure.

4. Watch the paperwork. If you live outside of the European Union and you purchase genuine Italian luxury handbags made from exotic skins, there is an entire body of regulations governing their export. The manufacturer that you choose should be able to meticulously carry out the requirements for exporting these leather goods. For example, the manufacturer needs to track the origin of the skins, obtain the necessary licenses, and complete the proper CITES paperwork in order to ship the finished products to you.

5. Variety is key. Although you know your customer better than anyone, the chances are good that she has different needs for different occasions. Carrying a variety of clutches, purses, and tote bags helps build customer loyalty and repeat sales. The best manufacturers of Italian luxury handbags will give you the choices that you - and your customers - need. For example, you should be able to choose the styles of bags you want, as well as from among four different varieties of exotic skins and more than 30 different tonalities. When you do, your customers can find exactly what they need to match their wardrobes and lifestyles.

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Wednesday, April 30, 2008

How to Get the Vintage Gucci Handbag of Your Dreams


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Get the Vintage Gucci Handbag of Your Dreams
While it may not seem like it, vintage handbags are the new thing and there is no question that vintage Gucci handbag is all the rage as well. There is something about a vintage Gucci handbag that you cannot get from a new handbag of any brand or caliber; perhaps it is the star quality or the attractive price tag that is attributed to vintage Gucci handbag.

Vintage, But Not Old
If you want something that can display true class, a vintage Gucci handbag is most certainly a great starting point. There are so many facets to a good vintage bag and Gucci satisfied all of the requirements for true finery when it comes to vintage. When something Gucci is dated, it is more than just old—it is true quality. Many important people, including infamous movie stars and recording artists of the past carried Gucci bags, so if you get a vintage Gucci bag it is like touching something that they touched, something that they held dear to them.

Where to Find Them
Where can you find a vintage Gucci handbag? Well, if you are looking for the real thing finding a vintage Gucci handbag can pose to be a rather mounting difficulty, especially if you are looking to be rather cheap at it. Vintage in itself does not mean old, and it does not mean thrift store quality merchandise. Think of a vintage Gucci handbag as a classic, something that other people will want but never be able to have, at least not the same as yours. For this reason, a vintage Gucci handbag that you are after may be one of a kind (or something rather close to it) and it may be rather difficult to locate.

There are some people out there who collect things like a
vintage Gucci handbag. Especially when it comes to things that are hard to find, a vintage Gucci handbag is a rarity especially when it comes to certain styles and many people specialize in obtaining those things that are hard to find. If you are willing to spend good money on it, you can find and get just about any vintage Gucci handbag that you have ever dreamed of.

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Saturday, April 12, 2008

The Designer Handbag Challenge: Gucci Handbag v. Chanel Handbag


Vintage Chanel handbag


by Melissa Peterman

We used three experiments to test the practical reliability of the two designer handbags in question. Each experiment was conducted with equal strenuousness on a Gucci handbag and a Chanel handbag of comparable size (about two liters). With each experiment we used fresh handbags.

Experiment #1
One of the most important jobs of a designer handbag is the ability to hold up to the everyday abuse doled out by a modern working woman. To test this capacity of the handbags we fastened the strap of each purse to a post, which was spun by a 10 hp lawn mower engine. The post applied an equal amount of centrifugal force to each designer handbag, causing a maximum angular velocity of 50 revolutions per minute. A dummy of mass 90kg was then hung across the bags' angular paths of motion to simulate a purse snatcher or other perpetrator. Damage to the handbags was then measured.

Experiment #2
The second most important capacity of the Gucci handbag and the Chanel handbag we compared was the ability of each bag to resist spillage of its unmentionable contents. To test this, we filled each designer handbag with tampons and dropped them unzipped from a second floor window of a men's college dorm building onto a busy sidewalk. We repeated this 10 times with each designer handbag and counted the number of ejected feminine hygiene implements after each drop.

Experiment #3
Our final test was to determine how well each designer handbag would stand up to the aftermath of a wild night on the town. We wanted to find out the extent of the bags' abilities to contain and recover from a drunken puking. To accomplish this we poured an equal amount of liquid projectile (two liters) from a funnel at a height of one meter. The greater than normal height was to approximate the speed and splatter effect of an actual puking. We measured the handbags' ability to catch the liquid and then had the bags dry cleaned and measured the residual fragrance. We obtained the liquid from the gutter outside the local bar at 1 am one Saturday morning.
Vintage Gucci Handbag

Analysis

Experiment #1
Each designer handbag in this experiment was swung around the post until it struck the dummy exactly 30 times. The bags were then examined. Afterward the bags were swung again until their straps broke. After the first 30 strikes, the Gucci handbag finish was scuffed and its stitches near the strap were beginning to pull apart. The chanel handbag was equally scuffed, but there were no evident signs of stress on the strap. However, a snap from one of the side pockets of the Chanel handbag was detached. In the second part of the experiment the strap of the Gucci handbag broke after 19 more rotations. Not surprisingly, the Chanel handbag lasted more than twice as long with 42 rotations.

Experiment #2
We filled each handbag with 22 tampons before each drop. We discovered that the chanel handbag was more likely to tip over upon impact (eight of 10 drops compared to five of 10 with the Gucci handbag), causing more of its contents to eject. We didn't correct for this considering tipping tendency a major factor in every day spilling incidents. The average number of tampons ejected from the Chanel handbag was 13.5. The average number ejected from the Gucci handbag was 8. On the fourth drop of the Chanel handbag several of the ejected items were picked up by a passer by, but were soon recovered.

Experiment #3
For the first part of this experiment, we had an intern hold the bags open as wide as possible while we poured the liquid. We then measured the amount of splatter not captured by the handbags. We also measured leakage of liquid from the seams of the bag. The gucci handbag failed to catch 340 mL of liquid while the Chanel handbag lost only 280 mL. We surmise this is because the Chanel handbag could be opened wider than the Gucci handbag. However, the Chanel handbag leaked more than the Gucci handbag. For the second part of this experiment, we dry cleaned the handbags and measured the aroma held by the bags. Each designer handbag exhibited a high level of lingering fragrance even after a second cleaning. The results of this test were inconclusive.

Conclusion Some of the tests applied to the designer handbags were inconclusive. The second part of experiment #1 and the first part of experiment #3 favored the Chanel handbag, while experiment #2 favored the gucci handbag. Overall, we believe the Chanel handbag is the better choice for practical use. But we warn that items intended to be kept unseen in a Chanel handbag should be secured with additional means. Any designer handbag should be cleaned several times after being used as a puke sack.

Suggestions for Further Study on Designer Handbags We suggest further valuable studies be conducted on this important topic. Other experiments could be devised to test such capacities as standing up to backing over by an automobile, clandestinely packing food into a movie theater, accidental machine washings, and resisting animals searching for hidden treats. We suggest obtaining your designer handbag from designer direct outlet for a good deal. We also suggest including a cheap Walmart handbag along with designer handbag in these studies.

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About the Author
Mat Moniker is a writer for Innuity

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Sunday, April 6, 2008

Slim Tote Trend - Gucci Cream Canvas and Brown Leather Slim Tote 162429


If you haven't already heard, slim totes are another big trend for spring and although we've seen a lot of slim totes made out of leather, this GUCCI cream tote is the first we've seen made out of canvas. Great for the hot weather, canvas is lite to carry and great for summer but you can still carry this GUCCI tote to work because the brown Guccissima trim that dresses up the bag. Authentic GUCCI handbag measures approximately 16 W x 15 H with a 6 inch depth. Straps measure about 21 inches long with an 8 inch drop. The bag has 5 gold feet on an all leather bottom. Click here to purchase this authentic GUCCI purse at 28% off now.
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Wednesday, March 12, 2008

Gucci Handbags - Ultimate Tips For You to Find the Perfect Handbag


By Korbin Newlyn

Gucci produces some of the most discriminating fashionable items for both men and women, and Gucci handbags should be an essential accessory in any well-rounded wardrobe. Here are some of the more recent Gucci Handbags from Gucci that you should anticipate to see this season, as well as some online destinations that you can log onto to shop for the Gucci purses that you you find fashionable.

Size and Styles

If you like larger bags, you might want to take a look at the Boston or Joy handbags that Gucci has available. These bags are complete with double straps for making carrying easier, and the double G logo that is part of the signature Gucci brand, or the monogram design, will furnish your bag with character.

You are sure to be the center of attention if you stroll into a room with one of these bags, and because the bags are large, they are excellent for traveling with, or for keeping all the items you will use during a busy workday. If you wish to have a somewhat sportier look, you can buy the Joy bag with red, yellow, or green trim, and the decorated Gucci logo.

If you like metallic shades, the New Britt large tote with double straps might be one of the most ideal Gucci handbags for you. The purse comes with an interlacing G ornament in one of the corners, and bottom feet, so that your purse will stay balanced if it is placed on a flat surface. There is also a cell phone pocket and inside zipper pocket in the purse, so that you can carry small items with you without them end up getting lost.

Shopping For Handbags

You can purchase Gucci handbags from the Gucci website, or you can travel to any of the upscale department stores in your area such as Bloomingdale's, Macy's, or Neiman Marcus to locate Gucci handbags that you will love in a variety of colors and sizes. If you wish to discover discounted Gucci items, you might also wish to look into your local thrift stores and vintage shops; you might find a collector's item that will make a great topic of conversation.

If you wish to do some research online for Gucci handbags, you might wish to visit online destinations such as Handbagcrew or Zappos so that you can locate reduced priced items for the purses that you wish to have. You will also be able to see how much money you will save by purchasing over the internet, since the standard retail prices and the online prices will be posted side by side. You can also buy Gucci handbags on the internet site Ebay or Nextag so that you can bid on the purses you wish to and spend the money that you are comfortable with. You will be amazed at the great deals you will find. Happy shopping!

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Tuesday, February 26, 2008

Designer Luxury Daily - Gucci Horsebit Canvas Hobo


With spring starting to bloom (finally) a canvas bag is a must for anyone who appreciates warm weather fashion as much as we do. Canvas is a lightweight alternative to the all-leather handbags one usually carries throughout the colder months and most of the designers make versions that are equally as stylish, like the Gucci monogram horsebit canvas hobo. Made of cream canvas and adorned with the beloved horsebit logo, the Gucci hobo features dark brown leather trim and signature Gucci light goldtone hardware. Bag measures approximately 15 inch long by 9 inch tall by 4 inch wide. Leather strap handle measures approx. 13 inch long with a 10 inch drop. Shop this authentic Gucci hobo at a 26% discount.

Read more about Gucci handbags in this article by Jonathan Andrews:

The Gucci Handbag - Perfect Anywhere

While it's always fun to shop for a new handbag, finding exactly the right one can be a bit difficult. It's never a good idea to simply grab a handbag off the store shelf and think it will be the perfect finishing touch to all your carefully planned ensembles, you are deluding yourself. Even carrying an elegant and costly Gucci handbag is not enough in itself to tie your outfits together and give you that chic look for which you are striving.

It's important, for that perfect outfit that your accessories match each other and complement your apparel, or you will simply look like a well-heeled street person. So if you are determined to treat yourself to a Gucci handbag, there are some tips you should consider in making the best possible choice.

Classical Vs Trendy

If you want a Gucci handbag which will co-ordinate with the greatest possible items in your wardrobe, look for one of the many classically-designed Gucci handbags. While snapping up the latest trend-setting bag can be a real temptation, trends are exactly that: trends. No matter how dazzling they may be, you are unlikely to find used for trendy handbags once their season is past. And you'll be back in the store dropping another considerable sum on another Gucci handbag.

You are always safest, in choosing a Gucci handbag to co-ordinate with the largest possible number of outfits, to stick with Gucci handbags in neutral shades of brown, tan, or gray; and black or white, of course, will work with almost any ensemble. While brighter colors certainly have their appeal, they are simply not as versatile as neutrals.

Form Meeting Function

Decide for which occasions you intend to carry your Gucci handbag, and find one with a shape, design, and size appropriate for those times. If you will be using your Gucci bag in a business setting, it should look different from one you expect to use for less formal social gatherings.

You can find a large Gucci handbag of heavy leather or other substantial material to double as an attaché case, but for evening wear and formal occasions, small Gucci handbags of silk, satin, or sequined materials which complement your formal attire are the proper choice.

Regardless of the setting in which you will be carrying your Gucci handbag, you can carry it with the confidence that it is giving you an air of elegance and good taste!

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Tuesday, February 19, 2008

Designer Luxury Daily - Gucci Abbey Floral Messenger Bag

Just in time for spring, the wildly popular GUCCI Abbey floral messenger bag is ready to bloom. We love the floral pattern that was a hit when if was first introduced and especially adore the messenger bag style which is so easy to carry during hot summer months. When we walk our dog, go to the park, go shopping or even happy hour, the messenger bag style is our go-to, plus you can't go wrong with the floral GUCCI line which is so refreshing and floral prints are big for spring/summer. Gucci purse measures approximately 12 W x 11.5 H with a 2 inch depth. The adjustable leather strap measures about 48 inches on the middle eyelet. Floral pattern on twill fabric with natural colored leather trim. Shop this authentic GUCCI messenger bag at 25% off now.

Read more about GUCCI handbags in this article written by Michelle Bery:

The Rise, Fall and Rise of The Gucci Handbag

Not much garners more admiration and respect in the fashion world than designer handbags. What were once thought of as solely functional, have now been elevated to sophisticated and stylish fashion; those pieces that women with means will track down at all costs in order to have the latest and greatest in handbags in their collection. The Gucci line, especially, has long been respected for their Gucci handbag – among other luxury items – and continues to hold court in the fashion world as one of the most reputable companies of all times.

The Gucci handbag had its beginnings in Florence Italy in 1921, when Guccio Gucci opened his first store that specialized in leather products including handbags and saddles. By the late 1930s Gucci had opened a store in Rome and had become known for high quality and luxury items. The family business continued to blossom even after Guccio Gucci’s death in 1953; his sons continued the work their father had begun and before long there were Gucci stores in every major city including New York, London, Paris, and Hong Kong.

However, success was not enough to prevent the Gucci boys from fighting each other on design and business decisions and in the late 1970s the company hit hard times, almost resulting in the bankruptcy and the closing of doors. The company would not regain firm financial footing into well into the 1990s when it was bought out by a holding company.

With the purchase of the Gucci brand came a new designer, and the brand was well into a full-blown revitalization by the mid-nineties. The Gucci handbag had a comeback as well, becoming a favorite among celebrities.

The Gucci handbag is synonymous with luxury and continues to be on the wish list of many women far and wide. With a reputation for quality, style, creativity, and sophistication, Gucci will undoubtedly continue to be a name significant in the fashion world for many generations to come.

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Monday, February 11, 2008

Designer Luxury Daily - Gucci Canvas Hobo


As all the shop windows start to bloom with spring fashion it's obvious that floral prints are in style and a fan of all things feminine we can't be happier. Now we'll have a reason, more than just being pretty, to sport this Gucci canvas floral print hobo. This Gucci bag reminds us of the French countrysides for some reason and everything that makes summers great - warm weather, warm weather fashion and more warm weather. Gucci white canvas purse features a blue floral design, natural colored leather trim, light gold hardware and a horsebit strap. Gucci handbag measures approximately 16 W x 11 H. The leather strap measures about 13 inches long. Shop this authentic GUCCI purse at 22% off now.

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Saturday, February 9, 2008

Gucci Celebrates Love for NYC with Largest Ever Store, Overdesigned Handbags



from mediabistro

Tomorrow will mark the opening of the world's largest Gucci store, occupying three glass-enclosed floors of Trump Tower on New York's Fifth Avenue. The company calls the new, 46,000-square-foot flagship designed by James Carpenter in collaboration with Gucci creative director Frida Giannini "its grandest architectural endeavor to date." To celebrate, Gucci has created a series of limited-edition "Gucci Loves New York" handbags. The good news: all proceeds from the bags, which go on sale tomorrow, will benefit the Central Park Conservancy. The bad news: the bags look to have been designed by committee, combining Gucci's old-school script logo (one of a handful of logos the brand has been switching among lately) and the house's signature GG-monogrammed canvas with a nod to Milton Glaser's I [heart] NY design. Topping it off is a blue-red-blue racer stripe that evokes Goyard and Dior more than Gucci, with its green-red-green signature that derived from the company's distinctive saddlery webbing.

OK, we'll admit it. We think that Gucci has lost its aesthetic way in the years since the departure of Tom Ford and Domenico de Sole. The pair executed a brilliant brand renovation that managed to leverage Gucci's heritage, impart a cool, streamlined aesthetic, and make us forget any design hiccups in the house's scandal-soaked past, all the while building up a robust portfolio of blue-chip brands (including Bottega Veneta, Alexander McQueen, and Balenciaga). In the just over four years that have passed since Ford and de Sole decamped, the Gucci brand has continued its relentless expansion (comparable revenues were up 11% last year) but lost much of its distinctive aesthetic.

Like Ford, designer Giannini is fond of dipping into the Gucci archives for ideas and prints, but contrary to the Ford era, those design elements are rarely fully explored or carried through as signatures from season to season. So in the space of a few collections, Gucci has meandered from vintage flower prints to bold geometrics and folkloric paisleys to Tyrolean-inspired coats and a spring collection awash in oversized horse bit motifs. The new "Gucci Loves New York" bags are symptomatic of the house's current case of multiple personality disorder. Good thing Bellevue is only a few blocks away.

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Friday, January 25, 2008

Designer Luxury Daily - Gucci Signoria Leather Tote


This might not look like your ordinary GUCCI handbag but it has the slightest hint of the famed logo pattern and is the perfect tote for those whole love Gucci handbags but aren't into logos. Gucci tote features soft camel colored leather, signature GG logo script on leather trim at corners of bag and around the top of the bag and engraved gold toned hardware. Gucci handbag measures approximately 14 W x 9 H with a 5.5 inch depth. The double leather strap handles measure about 17 inches long with a 6 inch drop. Shop this authentic GUCCI handbag at 28% off.
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Friday, January 4, 2008

Designer Luxury Daily - Gucci Handbags



Gucci won our hearts long ago but what we're craving right now is vintage Gucci handbags. Although this satin twill Gucci tote isn't exactly a vintage handbag, it pays homage to all of the Gucci handbag styles through the years that helped make this famed Italian label a fashion icon. Designs include horse-bit chain handbags, logo Jackie-O bags, boots, caps and various Gucci logos. Gucci tote bag measures approximately 15 inch length by 12 inch tall with a 5 inch depth. Leather straps measure about 22 inches with a 7.5 inch drop.

Click here to shop this authentic Gucci handbag at 27% off retail. Plus for a limited time take an extra 25% off your purchase with coupon code 25EFH08.
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