Cheap designer handbags

So its been a while since we reviewed a nice safe sensible hobo bag. Well not that sensible i suppose as its almost £500 so for most of us your going to have to think about this purchase. Still i suppose what some people consider cheap others can view as ridiculously expensive, it all depends i suppose on what level of designer you are going to go for.

Still i do think this is a great example of a calfskin leather bag that will go with alot of different outfits. Michael Kors also has a reputation of being quite durable as the leather on this bag has been treated (in some way i don’t understand) to give it a really cool sheen that also helps protect it from the elements and wear and tear. I also really like the top handle as it has these multiple strands of fabric woven into a kind of “rope” effect which really stands out but still fits the overall design really well. It also has plenty of space inside and i always have to remind myself that that this is the No1 purpose of a good Hobo bag as its usually has to transport alot of “stuff” around.

So i was thinking today about what or who decides whether a particular handbag or purse is cool or not. Im not sure why i was thinking about this but its probably because i see so much divided opinion throughout different bag blogs and review sites over whether a particular designer has hit the mark or not. Now i know when it comes to fashion people rarely agree but i think its been a while since we have seen a really landmark product launch in the designer handbag world. I mean there are big launches but it usually arrives with a wave of equally positive and negative reviews no matter how much work the designer has put into the bag. Still i suppose this is the nature of the fashion world and anyway will it ever be possible to create the perfect purse,clutch,tote or even shoulder bag?

So with this in mind i just found the new range of clutch handbags by Colette for the spring season and i have to say they look pretty good (if a little conservative for my tastes). As you would expect from a leading French designer though these clutches are very chic and also understated to a point. The good points though are the many different designs for these bags as you have everything from cream to zebra print to fit your personal style. Another plus is the price as they are only going to set you back around £115 witch in the clutch bag world is a real bargain (i will not say budget). Anyway i know a lot of people on the blog may not be familiar with Colette but if you’re looking for something elegant, French and somewhat cheap then you really cant go wrong with this designer.

So this may be a first here on cheapdesignerbags as this is the first ecofirendly clutch handbag that we have reviewed. This handbag is made by a new company called Ascension and its made through a collaboration between many disadvantaged people all across the world. Un-surprisingly im not totally familiar with all of the details but still it’s the thought that counts and i think this is a great idea in general.

The clutch features soft brown leather and also has cute little diamond studs on the outside. It is quite small but i think thats the idea with clutch bags in general and i think alot of designers have forgotten this recently. Also it is really quite cheap at only £45 online which i think is a bargain. Check out their site if you interested in more eco friendly fashion.

So i just realised i have yet to have a “real” Chloe bag on my blog. So to make amends here is a new slouch bag in red leather which i am starting to really like. It has triangle pulls on the zips and a red tassel on the end. The best thing about this bag is it just looks like you want to mess around with it straight away with all the compartments and folds.

Also it looks really comfortable as my first thought was this will be a great day to day bag to carry around the essentials. It does seem to have alot of room inside with several compartments of different sizes. I do think that Chloe has a great reputation for designer bags but i haven’t seen anything i really like in the last few seasons. However i think this is a really great move back into the mainstream market for them as this designer bag is going to appeal to alot of different people. I hope to include more every day handbags on this blog in the future as i think while we all aspire to the couture evening bags there is always a need for the practical side of things too!

Around £350 on the highstreet

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.

Miu Miu clutch handbags are back and this time they are going for something a bit different. For a long time designers making new clutches have been happy with just some bright colours or occassionally some exotic leather but this new purse from Miu Miu is really quite startling. For a start the little red/orange discs are just gorgeous and i love the way it fades from red to brown.

It also has a an almost 70s feel to it but not in a bad retro way! I can really imagine this fitting in well at your next high class disco or modern bar. Its not cheap however coming in at £545 in designer shops, though i think there are some discounts to be found online. I also like the fact the Miu Miu are starting to move away from the standard box clutch bags which can often feel clumsey and oncorindated. The material feels really felixable and its not something that is likely to annoy you more as the night goes on, a good investment that will go well with a range of outfits i feel!

This cool new hobo at Kurt Geiger is one of my favourite bags around at the moment and its pretty cheap too coming in at around £100. The pink leather really looks great and i think it could have alot of uses as you could almost get away with a night outfit with it. The leather is really durable too as it Bogetta. Its also got a rounded and practical shape that should fit alot of tastes and practicalities.