Today’s designer handbags offer a variety of choices for fashion-forward ladies. The top trends for the 2011 year include tassels, bright colors, and exotic fabrics and textures.
Tassels
Handbags with tassels are wildly popular this year. Tassels are a fun way to jazz up an otherwise boring purse. Leather tassels all around a handbag are especially hot right now.
Python Prints
Crazy prints are making its way back onto handbags this year. Python and alligator skin handbags are popular now. These bags come in imitation animal leather, too. You are going to see women carrying these bags all over New York and Europe. Python looks quite expensive, but you can get great deals on eBay. Yellow and red python prints make a huge statement when you’re out at night.
Bright Colors
As the weather heats up, so do the handbag colors. Flower prints, stripes and plaids are making a comeback. Don’t be afraid to tote around a brightly-colored purse to any occasion.
Chartreuse
Some people call this color “puke green,” but it actually works very well on a handbag! It’s the number one hot color right now for the summer months. Earthy colors will always be “in” no matter what your outfit looks like. It’s more of a daytime bag, so leave the bright colors at home when you’re ready to hit the town.
Utility Bags
Purses don’t just look pretty. They should also serve a purpose. This is where utility bags come into play — they offer a chic exterior with plenty of space inside. These handbags have drawstrings for keeping your personal items safe. You don’t have to get a huge bag to have enough room for your things. All you need is a purse with lots of pockets and the ability to compact itself with drawstrings and buckles.