Cheap designer handbags

So after a long time off I have another post for you guys. What better way to come back than with a review of a cool new DKNY handbag that I just spotted on houseoffraser for £155. It’s called the Scarf tote bag and it should be obvious why from the picture.

I think it’s great that designers like DKNY are starting to try new things with their totes and the accessory route they seem to be going down is a neat little departure. One Idea they don’t mention though is that you could potentially add your own scarf to the bag (if it’s the right size) which opens up a whole world of colour options.

I also have to mention that the price is quite reasonable for a genuine DKNY as I have noticed that the trend in recent years for totes has be the £300+ range which for me is way too much. Still you do always get a certain level of quality from Donna Karan which you don’t get from some of the smaller bespoke designers.

I really love the look of the cream pattern on the front and the brown leather strap on the top. Although part of me wonders what the whole bag would have looked like in brown as the texture of the leather on in the inside of the bag is amazing. If you’re looking for a DKNY bag to add to your collection this autumn then you could do a lot worse than this beautifully accessorised bag.

So this is a change for this blog as I attempt to offer some useful advice instead of my usual handbag review. The subject is one that I’m sure most of you will be familiar with and that is how to you buy a genuine designer handbag on ebay or similar auction site? It’s not an easy question to answer as often even the experts can be duped into buying counterfeit goods so what chance to us normal shoppers have? It is understandable why so many people are flocking to the auction site when it comes to designer items like handbags and perfume because of the huge price reduction. Indeed I’ve seen some of the deals myself which can be as much as 50% off the retail price you would pay in your local boutique store. Anyway with all this in mind decided to help I would list a few points to check off before you buy from an auction seller.

• Ask lots of questions. Even if the listing on ebay is quite detailed ask some questions directly to the seller about specifics of the item. Genuine sellers will always be happy to answer questions about anything they are selling however rouge traders may not.
• Check their feedback. Ebay has quite a good feedback system where you can view previous buyer’s comments about what this person is selling. It’s very important to note the seller’s history and not just the overall number of good comments. Ie if they have all their positive feedback from selling music equipment and now they are suddenly selling designer handbags then you need to question why this is. Genuine sellers of designer and haute coture items will have a supply history with this product/market area.
• Always pay by paypal. There is good reason for this payment system as it is actually owned by ebay so when you pay using it the whole transaction will be recorded and you can prove that you have sent the seller the money and also get the money back (circumstances providing) if the sale goes sour. Never send cash and i don’t recommend cheques either as it’s very hard to track.

Ok so as you can see I haven’t covered everything you are going to need to look for in order to buy that must have bag of the season on ebay. However I do hope it provides you with quick things to look/check for when you are thinking about buying. The best advice i can give is probably something you have heard before “if it’s too good to be true, then it probably is”.

Its been a while since ive featured a new Gucci bag here on cheapdesignerhandbag but to put it right i thought i would post on this new Jungle shoulder bag. As we are seeing more and more this is really just a clutch with a strap but that does seem to be the way things are going as less people want to carry around clutches these days. Also has anyone else been thinking that clutch bags are going to start coming with a proper detachable strap to transform them into a shoulder bag? Its just an idea i know and not something you’re likely to find on the higher couture end of things but for cheap handbags i think it could be a winner.

The handbag comes in two different styles, light tan and a dark grey. I think i would probably go for tan bag myself as there’s going to be a lot more outfit options that are going to fit. I should also mention that the bag comes with a detachable chain strap as well as the standard leather one (which is adjustable). So there you have it my first Gucci bag in a while and probably not the last however since they don’t seem to be creating new bags on the same scale as they used to i won’t hold my breath for something new soon.

So in my never-ending quest to post new, interesting and most importantly cheap designer handbags here is my first ever vintage bag. I suppose the key thing you have to contemplate with any vintage bag is what era is it actually trying to emulate? Thats the first problem i had with this Dicha bag as i couldn’t really work out what time frame it was from. I mean it doesn’t look that art deco and it doesn’t look that 60s either.

What your really saying i think when you by something vintage is that your not willing to blindly follow the latest trends but instead a trend that happened 50 years ago, its still a trend after all. For some though the all over diamonds and pink ribbon on the front isn’t going to exude style and sophistication but at the same time you have to keep in mind that what we think is stylish now might look ridiculous 50 years ago too! Still we are living in the present era and i cant help but think this bag is a little too much at once, it really isn’t going to match with many other accessories or outfits around at the moment (unless you go for a vintage dress too!).  On the plus side it is available at quite a discount as its only £425 at netaporter.

So its not often that we see a bag come back into fashion is it? I mean the ladies designer handbag world is a pretty crowded place with designers launching new bags all the time and constantly trying to outdo the competition. Theres not much room for nostalgia in the fashion world (well maybe once 10-20 years have passed). Still with all this being said i wanted to review a designer bag that first came out in 2007 and has since made a comeback, its the Siliverado bag from Chloé.

First thing you will notice about this shoulder bag is the shape as its really chunky so your going to be able to fit alot of the most important things inside as its actually quite deep. Also i really like the whip stitching on the handles and around the sides which gives it that real country and western look, which just like this bag is making a comeback this spring. The brown leather also feels really amazing though im not sure if its Italian or not. One thing that won’t be surprise to any of you is the price which is going to be over £1000 in most shops. For some a vintage Chloe bag for £1000 is a real steal but personally id have liked to have seen a bigger discount given that this bag is over 3 years old.

Ive never really got ethical green clothing to be honest, i mean its nice and all but for most of us the No1 priority for any designer item is that it looks good and not how many polar bears it saves. Still this new bag from Ascension has another quality going for it and that’s that it actually looks quite good. On both sides it has this cool mosaic tile effect that seems to remind me of someone’s bathroom (cant remember who).

The best thing about this designer tote bag though has to be how practical it is as you going to be able to carry alot of you essentials around in it, and it looks really comfortable too. Also another big factor has to be the price as this is truly a budget handbag because its only around £50 online. Im not sure if its cheaper because its eco-friendly or because its made from recycled material but i don’t think it matters as its really hard to get a good bag for under £70 these days. So if your looking for something kinda casual but also on a budget then this could be the bargain you are looking for!

So i decided its about time for some comedy here on cheapdesignerbags so where better to start than with a Alexander Wang clutch bag in the style of an American football. I always love to see different types of bags and this one will be going straight into the unusual category! This bag features quilted brown leather all over and also has brown laces just like a real American football.

The great thing is it does actually look and feel like a real football and also a great designer handbag at the same time. I really like the whipstitching that you get below the silver zip which really gives the bag an authentic feel. One thing you may be thinking about is what type of outfit or latest outfit from the fashion world is possibly going to go with this. Will i think the keyword with this clutch is casual as this brown leather is going to go great with any dark jeans. Also you have to remember the obvious that this would be an ideal accessory for any type of sporting occasion. So there you have it a cheap ladies bag that even the guys can appreciate!

So i saw this new bag from Vivienne Westwood the other day and its in the style of faux cobra leather which i think is really cool. The best thing though is definitely the colours which are the most amazing rainbow fade effect that i think is just great.

One thing though that i think may be though is finding an outfit to go with this handbag as the colours really are quite striking. However with all this been said i  think its about time i finally got around to showing a Vivienne Westwood bag on my blog here as she has been one of the premiere designers of the last 20 years. The price is going to be around £120 which isn’t bad i don’t think for a top designer, try geting a Prada/Gucci bag for less than £200 these days.

So i may be a little late on this one but i wanted to post about this new Fendi spy tote bag that i just spotted for the first time. It was released during the summer but for some reason is only coming to my attention now.  Now this bag is very high end at its going to set you back over £1000 in designer outlets but it really is an work of art.

The sequins look really great and i like the way the violet refects in the soft light. One thing i do have to critize about this Fendi bag is that it is quite small and you could almost consider it a clutch its so compact. On the one hand it is easy to carry but you have to keep in mind your not going to be able to carry alot around with it. Its truly an act of style of practicality in this case but this has often been the case with many of todays (and yesterdays) high end designer handbags. Still its a very interesting bag, check out the main site for a closer look.

Im always looking for new styles her at cheapdesignerbag and one thing i do like to see is a bit of Art Deco now and again. So you wont be surprised to hear that i really love this cheap new clutch from Fenn Wright Manson. Now i have to admit that i havnt heard alot about this designer as they are pretty new on the scene but so far i think i like what i see. They do have a reputation for pushing the boundaries of modern handbag design and i think that can never be a bad thing.

This designer bag in particular seems to be based around a firework display so it should be at home on your average winter night out! The bow on the side looks really cool but it also quite understated too as it fades into the rest of the overall design. Also have yet to manage the best thing about this clutch and thats the price as its only £65 from John Lewis which i think is a great deal for a top designer. Let me know what you think.