This summer it’s all about keeping it
breezy and handbags are no exception. Summer’s bags
are fun and playful, many using natural materials such as straw and
stone. Designers are also adding metal hardware to enhance the gleam
of their pieces.
Gucci’s summer handbags featured white-hot python
bags embellished with tattoo inspired heart logos or flowers. Gucci
was using large tote shaped bags as the dominating silhouette. Sand
colored bags with the classic GG fabric were also seen on the runways.
Chanel’s lineup for spring and summer certainly created quite
stir. Along with variations on their classic quilted leather, chain-woven
strap style, they launched a new line of bags designed to look like
Chanel shopping bags. The bags are
made with lightweight calfskin and look just like the classic boutique’s
shopping bag.
Prada was one designer that was
the exception to the lightweight rule this summer. Their handbags
were in the popular tote shape, but used heavy leather instead of
canvas or calfskin. Most of the handbags on the runway were dark color
but there were a few white pieces, along with a handful of colored
leather bags.
For those who won’t be emptying their pocketbook on one of
these top names there are some common trends among this summer’s
bags, here are a couple of tips for finding a bag for this
season:
•Look for large canvas totes in bright, bold patterns. These
large, lightweight bags have room for all the beach accessories and
then some.
•Straw and linen bags in bright colors will add a splash of
sunshine to any summer outfit.
•Natural bags made from suede with fringes and natural stone
accents are perfect bags for the nature lovers and because the suede
is often in a neutral color they can go with almost anything.
•Also keep an eye out for bags with vivid ethnic prints to
add an eye catching twist on a basic outfit.
•Find a bag in a bright hue to compliment a pastel sundress,
for example a hot pink clutch to accent an orange cream-colored dress.
•Soft leather hobo style bags are still a good fall back choice.
•The color of this summer is, by far, yellow. Yellow, white,
and ivory add light to an outfit and keep the focus on the breeziness
of the season.
•Clutches are also making a big comeback this summer. Clutches
are best paired with evening wear, but the right style- such as the
woven variations- make an easy transition from day to night.
In general summer is ruled by crisp cool nights and fun in the sun
during the day. Big, bright totes and slim clutches are what dominated
the runway this summer, allowing those going to the beach to have
room for sunscreen and a towel and at night the clutch is a sleek
alternative to a bulky bag that can distract from a killer dress.
At handbagshandbags.com we have many bags that match this summer’s
trends from high end designer bags to wallet friendly replicas. We
even have great deals for those looking for wholesale. Every season
we monitor the trends so that the customer always has up to date information
to help them find the right bag.