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Is Buying A Designer Handbag Or Purse Good Value For The Money?

By Lee MacRae

Many women today desire to emit a fashion statement in how they look. And a great way to complete a smart and tasteful unfit is a great handbag by a designer like Hogan or Kathy Van Zeeland. But one of the worries is the money you have to pay to buy one. Are you getting value for your money?

For someone who has money to burn the question doesn't really matter. But for those who want to get the most bang for their buck, you want to be confident that purse or bag by Dooney and Bourke is worth it. The good news here is that most designer handbags use only the very best materials such as leather. Top grade leathers give products like handbags a fine appearance and a long lasting quality since it resists abrasion and handling very well. Fine leathers also have the additional quality of suppleness. If you handle a handbag and hear the leather make a cracking sound, forget about it!

No doubt part of the cost is the name of the designer. But you should also understand you will pay for quality when you buy a name brand product. Top designer handbags by Etienne Aigner or Liz Claiborne use only the very best leathers.

Here is a hint, fine leather bags have a fine lining. The cheaper products will not have that. Makers of cheap products are always looking to lower the costs. And so they use a lower grade linings and even lower grade hardware such as the clasp. They will wear out and fall apart in no time. Full grain leather products are made from top grade natural hides without imperfections. This natural grain is extremely durable. It simply does not wear out and over years of use, it darkens to its full beautiful patina in various stages. The skins of young cattle are usually used for full grain handbags and are highly sought after due to their fine quality and smooth texture.

So, should you buy a bag or purse made by Kipling or Burberry? Yes, yes, yes! You'll be purchasing a fine quality bag that will also make a fine fashion statement.

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