Lucite Purses - Brief History and Buying Guide
Lucite purses got their start in the early 1950's, when post war technology came up with the idea for a higher class of plastic called "lucite". This material was ideal for use in boxy style handbags and could be manufactured in opaque or translucent color. Decorations were easy to add and included confetti, shells, flowers, or just about anything else you could stick on a handbag! These purses became all the rage of bigger cities such as Miami and New York City. It was love at first site between handbag companies and lucite purses because they could be made into unusual shapes easily. The most expensive lucite purses were made by Wilardy of New York and were showcased in major department stores throughout the country.
Of course with popularity came replication and many cheaper versions were made. Do you think you have found a genuine vintage high quality lucite purse? The best of the designers were Rialto, Llewllyn, Gilli Originals, Patricia of Miami, Evans, and Myles and Maxim. These companies marked their handbags on the inside with a stamp on the metal frames or a clear label. These bags are now collectors items that sell for large sums but, unfortunately, some of the clear labels have fallen off with age making absolute identification difficult. Check the lucite purse over carefully and realize that, if you are buying for an investment, authentication is very important and if it cannot be proved as real, your investment is worthless..
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A purse has been an important fashion accessory since its introduction several centuries ago. What started off as a simple pouch to carry money has developed into one of the most trendy and chic fashion accessory.
Over the years, several different materials, styles and designs have been employed when manufacturing these handbags. From leather and fur to cloth and silk, a wide variety of materials have been used to create these trend-setting accessories. Today, designer purses are the most popular variety. Coming from some of the best fashion houses around the world, these handbags offer true style and flair to compliment any occasion, may it be a daily trip to the workplace or an elegant evening dinner.
From Gucci and Prada to Louis Vuitton, these purses are the perfect way to style up ones wardrobe. However, not all can afford these designer purses as they cost several hundred dollars. The perfect alternatives to these are wholesale purses.
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Purseuing Names Fall/Winter 2005 "It" Bags; Leading Purse and Bag Blog Picks This Season's Most Coveted Handbags
(ContentDesk) October 13, 2005 -- Purseuing.com, the leading online destination for purse and bag commentary, has announced its top picks for Fall/Winter 2005. The five "It" bags chosen are what Julie Hall, founder and editor of Purseuing, expects to be very hot this season, with all of the bags either sold out already worldwide, or expected to be very soon.Among the designer purses chosen are the Chanel 2.55 Reissue, Chloe Python Silverado, Fendi Spy, Bottega Veneta Jardin D?cal?e Bag, and Alexander McQueen Novak. For complete details on why these five handbags are considered this season's "It" bags, visit www.purseuing.com/bags/it-bags As a long-time handbag enthusiast, I've seen many handbag trends come and go. Some I have loved, others not so much, said Hall. This is the definitive list of 'It' bags for the Fall/Winter season.
I hope your pocketbook is open and your name is on the waiting lists, because...
Purseuing Names Fall/Winter 2005 "It" Bags; Leading Purse and Bag Blog Picks This Season's Most Coveted Handbags
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Handbags, Purses and Toolboxes, Oh My!
Never send a man to do a woman's job.
You'd think I would have figured that out by now, but I haven't made my quota of mistakes just yet.Somehow I got it into my head to buy my friend a handbag.
It seemed simple enough.
I've never had a problem buying toolboxes, cabinets or file folders, so how hard would it be to pick up a handbag?"I would like to buy a handbag for a friend, please.""What kind of handbag," the smiling sales lady asked helpfully."Uh...one that carries stuff in it, I suppose.
Is there any other kind?""There are very many kinds," SalesLady enthused.
"There is at least one for every occasion and several for every personality.
What is your friend like?"I tried to think.
Unfortunately, the only thought that wandered into my cerebrum was that maybe I should go across the street to the hardware store and just buy her a sturdy 205-piece socket set on sale for $74.99."Is she a bit wild?" SalesLady probed.
Handbags, Purses and Toolboxes, Oh My!
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Christian Gift Sales Expected to be Bountiful as Divinity Boutique Launches a Complete Line of Silk Ties, Leather Wallets, Leather Purses, and Belts
Cleveland, Ohio
September 8 , 2004 - Divinity Boutique was founded in 2004 after 18 months of research and new product development.
The initial product line features men's handmade, silk ties, men's leather wallets and key chains, men's and ladies belts, ladies purses, checkbook holders and clutches, and Men's Dress socks.
All of the proucts in the line have a mild Christian theme.
The company has a "silver rivet" with a cross accent that can be found as the most common enhancement to the product line.
"It is a very upscale look" says sales manager, Keith Schwartz.We introduced 18 different men's tie designs in 5 colors per design.
That is over 90 different variations.
According to the company's sales manager, "we have more variations than any of the established companies in the industry and customers are taking notice."
Family Christian stores, the largest chain in the industry, bought the line on the spot.
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