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HAND BAGS an Investment, not just a Fashion Statement

article published in February 2014

https://issuu.com/donahuemodels/docs/trade_secrets_february/78

One of the objects most women worship and

desire are certainly handbags, which we always

consider our most dear and trusted

friends. Admiring the biggest designers on

all of the runways, and walking through the streets of

the center of our towns, our eyes are attracted, without

doubt, by real masterpieces of art; designed and created

by true artists, using high quality materials that many

Italians consider the best. More than just "Made in Italy,"

I would say handbags are a "Passion of Italy." The

versatility of styles, colors, shapes and sizes will make us

daydream, while also making us fall in love at first sight.

This season, (and certainly within the next few

months), the best investment in fashion will be

in handbags: shoulder bags (small and large),

clutches, totes and soft bucket bags. Every

woman's taste will be satisfied, and look fashionable

at each occasion, toting a glamorous

handbag.

But how do we choose the most suitable bag

for us, and one for the right occasion? In general,

I can say that whichever shop I went to,

I noticed bigger bags make a statement, while

super-glam clutches seem to disappear into the

hand- leaving only a glimpse of a jeweled clasp.

There are also smaller handbags with chain

straps, making it a great piece to instantly update

our wardrobe.

However, don't worry if you are the kind of

woman who likes having a beautiful, capacious

tote bag, one where all of your life's belongings

linger. Personally, I love most of the oversized

bags that can carry all of my needs for everyday

occasions. But for nights on the town,

going to a formal dinner, or out to the theatre,

I leave my oversized bag in the car and bring a

little jeweled clutch.

Some of the most beautiful and glamorous designer

bags this season are covered with crystals

and precious stones by Valentino Garavani,

while others are covered in prints. If that's

not your style, you can never go wrong with

a black clutch or the sophisticated, red Ruby