How To Buy Designer Handbags and Purses

Designer handbags are not just for the rich and famous. More and more people are spending thousands of dollars to own a designer handbag. Why the craze over designer handbags? The fact is that the name of the designer has everything to do with the craze over designer handbags. The idea of carrying designer handbags can give you a sense of felling satisfied and a sense of pride.
 
When searching for designer handbags, make sure you are buying from a reputable store or online dealer. There are many replicas on the market today and it can be extremely hard to tell if you're getting the real thing. Also, be prepared to spend a hefty price for your designer handbag.

 
ONLINE  

1. eLuxury is a well know and reputable site for selling designer handbags. eLuxury is run by LVMH (Louis Vuitton Moet Hennessy). eLuxury.com offers a wide variety of high end designer handbags.

2. Yoox is another reputable online site selling designer handbags. This site also includes a variety of handbags from top designers.
3.  Net-A-Porter has a variety of handbags ranging from Jimmy Choo to Fendi.
4. For those who don't want to spend big bucks on designer handbags, BagBorrowOrSteal offers the option to rent designer handbags from them. BagBorrowOrSteal offers four different types of paid membership levels including Couture, Diva, Princess and Trendsetter. You may also purchase gently used designer handbags from their outlet, which is listed on their website.

 
If ever in doubt when purchasing designer handbags online, review the terms and conditions of the website, which will explain the origin of the goods being sold.

 
IN STORE
 
If purchasing a designer handbag in stores, stick with reputable stores that sell high end designer accessories.
 

1. Nordstrom is a great store to purchase designer handbags. They offer a wide variety of designers and styles.

2. Saks Fifth Avenue offers a wide selection of designer handbags ranging from Dolce & Gabbana to Fendi.
3. Bloomingdale's has a great selection of designer handbags ranging from Kate Spade to Michael Kors.

 
When paying big bucks for a designer bag, you're definitely paying for the name, but also the detail that goes into the handbag. If ever in doubt when purchasing a designer handbag, pay close attention to the details of the handbag. Monograms should be clearly printed, not smudged, and stitches should be tiny and discreet, not clumsy and gaudy.