Cheap designer handbags

Its been a while since we’ve visited Marc Jacobs here so i thought i would let you know about this new Imogen shoulder bag. At first look this bag seems alot more “complicated” than i needs to be, to the point were im not really sure what im looking at. There are definitely elements of cowboys and Indians here but thats not necessarily a bad thing and its been done before (successfully) too.

On the whole i just think it all seems a bit too much especially the metal droplets on the front which just remind me of some bad country and western. On the whole i don’t sound too positive do i lol! Still this is a Marc Jacobs bag and that does always guarantee you great quality bud also big prices. This bag is going to set you back over £1300 so if Garth brooks is your thing then get shopping!

So i decided to mark my 50^th post here at cheapdesignerhandbag with something a bit funky and also a bit retro at the same time. The bag is by Mulberry Daria and has this really unique country and western vibe going on which i think is going to have wide appeal. First thing i thought though when i saw this bag is how great its going to go with a any pair of dark jeans, in fact there’s not a a lot of casual outfits this isn’t going to go with. I suppose this is my practical side coming out after all the purple and hot pink designer bags we’ve been featuring on here lately as this is a bag that’s going to suite a lot of styles.

Just because it isn’t too outlandish doesn’t mean its boring as the tassels on the light brown leather add a great flowing feel to the sides. Also the leather really stands out on its own as it has a really deep and reflective quality (i wont say shiny) that just oozes quality. I have to admit I’m not a leather expert like some people i know as i usually just judge any material on how it looks and feels. I’m sure there’s a whole science to it ill never understand. Still if you are thinking about a Mulberry handbag this season you could do much worse as cowboy leather look is going to be around for a while. It can be yours for around £700 in most boutique stores.

The first thing i have to say about this latest Hobo from Jimmy Choo is that the colour looks simply amazing. Ok so maybe a bit overstated but this is one of those designer handbags that stands out from 100 miles away and instantly draws the eye. It really ticks the two boxes the catapult any fashion item into the stratosphere and that is:

• Look amazing
• Look different

Wasn’t a very long list was it, and it almost sounds too simple but it is true. Like all great designer bags though it does have one or two flaws, for one it doesn’t seem that practical as its in-between (in size terms) clutch and tote which is always an awkward place to be. I can’t help thinking it would be a lot easier to carry around if it had a larger handle (possibly shoulder) and maybe a little bigger? The thing is if Jimmy Choo did make these changes (think he is reading?) then it would look no-where near as stunning. So again we come back to the question of style over practicality, ideally you find the perfect combination of the two but in reality most of us just want the style fix and decide to leave practicality till tomorrow.

So if you are looking to throw your sensible hat out the window then this Jimmy Choo Zebra hobo can be yours for around £800.

Yes i know, two Christian Louboutin bags in a row i must be getting lazy right? Well this bag is actually quite interesting so i thought i would post on it regardless. First point is that this is another Python bag which as you can see here seems to be all the rage this week. Im not sure if the python thing is here to stay but it is definitely here in a big way now and I’m seeing a lot of designers taking advantage of the fact. There is something about snake skin though that has always fascinated me, i suppose it just makes you want to touch it to see what the texture is like, most of us don’t handle real snakes on a daily basis lol.

It also probably hasn’t escaped your attention that the bag has a leopard print on the python skin which is so absurd it actually works! I also really like the way the bag handles as its rigid enough to hold its shape but at the same time comfortable. How it feels is very important to me as any shoulder bag in my experience is not just going to be used for styles sake but actually to carry things around (now and again), the strap in gold is also really fitting. I think Christian Louboutin has put together a really cheap designer handbag in the truest sense as this bag is only £1200 in most stores. I can tell you for real python skin this is proper bargain, also considering the quality of the material and the history of this designer i think you have a bag that is going to last a long time both in fashion and practical terms.

So i decided to review another Christian Louboutin here on designerhandbag as i know alot of people really liked the last one which was a clutch in Metal and leather. This one is definitely a lot more unconventional with a distinct “punk” look which we don’t see too often. Indeed i have heard a number of people refer to the “piranha” look of this handbag which you could say makes it look even more aggressive. One worry i would have is what the bag is going to go with, I think it’s a case of evening wear out and distressed jeans in!

There are a number of things i like about this bag though even with the unusual styling, i especially like the embedded metal studs that start in the middle and go out to the sides. Also the rushed leather in the centre combines really well the black vinyl effect on the edges. Im not sure though on the whole who this clutch is going to appeal too, sure the rock chick market is big but is it very rock and roll to pay £950 for a handbag? Still if you’re looking for something different and are determined to stand out in a crowd then i think your search is over!

So this Valentino Petal Tote bag does have a really weird look i have to say. I suppose it’s in keeping with the metallic theme that i seems to be happening on cheapdesignerhandbag lately (im not sure how long this phase is going to last btw). The most noticeable thing about this bag apart from the metallic look is the massive petal design on the front which does kind of take over the whole thing i have to say. However the bag does still remain slightly understated due to the neutral brown colour so i suppose this handbag is going to fit with a lot of different party and daily occasions.

One thing to note is that the main look of this metallic bag is achieved by sequins and not the actual leather which depending on your point of view can be a bad thing. I really love leather and ive always thought that the whole point of a designer leather handbag is to show that leather off. Now i know leather can get boring sometimes and designers have to think of new ways to make it more exciting but this can often be achieved with effects on the leather itself as opposed to putting lots of “stuff” on top of it. Still if you are interested you can buy this bag online for around £2000 in the right places.

Ive always liked slouch bags mainly because they can look great but always stay comfortable at the same time. What i really like about this Carlos Falchi Python bag is the way this material looks on the surface. I have to admit that im not a great fan of animal skins in general on bags (oh wait leather lol) but i suppose Python isn’t an endangered species is it? Even if the RSPCA doesn’t approve i think this skin really does look amazing on this bag and takes things to a whole new exotic level. One thing that i have always worried about this these “scaly” bags is the scales flaking off due to wear and tear but i have heard good things about Carlos Falchi as they are considered specialists in exotic skins in fashion so hopefully know what they are doing with this hobo.

The colour in light brown is really natural and i think the overall look doesn’t stand out too much (a bad thing?). Also it is quite a big bag as you got a 12” drop from the zip to the bottom so it does fulfil the primary purpose of any slough and that’s to be able to carry alot of stuff around (if necessary). As you can expect with any exotic hobo/slough the price is pretty exotic too at around £2000. Still for something as special as Python skin i think its worth the price as you are buying a handbag that is sure to be as timeless as it looks.

So as you know its not often that i feature celebrity handbags here on cheapdesignerhandbag but i have always liked Alexa Chungs sense of style and this new Mulberry bag really confirms it. I suppose to some the gold leather is a bit gauche but i actually really like it. Also the distressed pattern adds a really cool look to the overall design of the bag, although some will say distressed and gold don’t mix.

I suppose if you are looking for the “metallic” addition to your handbag set then you really cant go wrong with this Mulberry. One thing i do have to mention before you all rush of to the high street or Asos is that this is a limited edition bag and there’s only going to be a 40 of them made. I don’t usually do limited edition bags either on this blog mainly as i want it to be possible for you ladies to go about and buy the handbag yourselves if you like it. However with many of the bags on this site now over £1000 (this one is £750) i know that for alot of you just browsing the latest designer fashion is enough. It also raises the question of what you define as cheap as for some a top designer for £750 is a steal but for others any piece of fashion ware over £200 is excessive.

Still i think its great to see a designer like Mulberry doing something different as i havnt seen a cool gold bag (that doesn’t look tacky) in years. Even if you’re not keen on the celeb endorsement or the price i think this is a soon to be classic handbag (for the lucky 40 who get it).