When is Ultra-Wide a GOOD Thing????

As we all know the small cross-bodies, totes, and ladylike satchels have been have been really popular through the summer season.  From the predictions I have read, it looks like the ultra-wide east-west satchel will be the bag to carry this fall.  The east-west bag is a bag that is wider than it is tall and still  one of the popular designer handbags. The newly designed east-west bags are wide and some even doubly wide as they are tall. This will be a new look for folks like me, small to medium bags, just big enough to carry my e-reader and the essentials.  Wonder which designer handbags will fit into this category and how popular will they be?
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Do You Know the "Burberry Check"?

Thomas Burberry's store was known in 1856 for his practical outdoor wear. His great break through for the fashion industry was the invention of gabardine in 1880.This fabric was made by yarn that is waterproofed before the garment is woven.  Totally convinced that this designer could make a better coat for their officers,he was asked by the War Office to try.  The trench coat was the result of this en-devour.  In 1924, the famous "Burberry Check" was only used as a lining for the trench coat but by 1967 it was expanded to being used in designer scarves, umbrellas, boots, and many other things. The widespread use of the famous "Burberry Check" pattern has continued to make this brand popular even today.
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Determination and $10,000 Could Get You What in 1974????

After 9 years as an assistant for Nino Cerruti from 1961 to 1971, this was the question Giorgio Armani asked himself.  Eager for his own line, Armani decided to take his $10,000 and develop his own designs. By 1974, he had accomplished his goal. When word got around that  Richard Gere  wore one of his suits in 1980's American Gigolo, he quickly achieved icon status.  Featuring clean lines and including designer handbags, jewelry and accessories, suits are still a Hollywood favorite.  Check out Christian Bale's suits in The Dark Knight to see how popular his designs are still today.

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PRADA, Started by a Man But it Took a Woman to Make it Really Happen!!

 Founded by Mario Prada, Parda dates back to Milan, Italy in 1913. Steamer trunks and imported handbags were sold by Mario until his death in the '50s.  Mario was the ultimate male chauvinist  by today's standards, he would would not let a woman work in his store much less run his store. Even so, after his death his son did not want to take over the leather goods store so Mario's daughter-in-law took control and ran the store for 20 years. In the late '70s, Miuccia, Mario's granddaughter, took over and the brand took off.  In addition to the designer handbags, Miuccia began  designing leather backpacks and totes and soon opened a second store, a boutique in upscale shopping area in Milan. At this time they starting selling clothes and in 1989 with this expansion the high fashion market was cemented for the Prada name. Thank you Miuccia, we can still enjoy our luxury handbags. WOMEN RULE!!! http://www.inclusive-style.com


 

Tips for Taking Care of Your Cherished Designer Handbags

For most of us when we buy  luxury handbags, jewelry and accessories, we are investing in the future. We want to get the most extensive use of these items that is possible. Handbags especially need that extra care to extend the life of the bag.  Here are some tips for taking care of your favorite handbags no matter the brand.
1. Preparing the handbag:  Leather bags need to be treated with leather protector to prevent future minor stains.
2. Keep it clean: Sweat, oil, and dirt spot your bag, so always handle your bag with clean hands.  Using a purse hanger to keep your bag off the floor in restaurants would be a good investment.
3. Never over-stuff your bag: This keeps from messing up it's shape and does not put unnecessary strain on the straps of your handbag.
4. Take care when storing: Never just pop your bag up on a shelf and forget it until you want to use it again.  Always stuff empty bags with tissue to help retain the shape and keep in a dust bag to protect from dust.  Be sure to store it in an even tempered environment because humidity can damage the finish of your handbag and tarnish the hardware.
5. Give it space to set without stacking: Stacking other bags or things on your bag can cause dents or tear delicate ornaments adorning the outside of the bag.
Just a few common sense things to remember when taking care of your luxury handbags. Designer handbags are an investment so take the time to do the little things to take care of them.
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Another Saddle Shop Beginning, HermA''s

Thierry HermA''s opened a harness shop in 1837.  His popular shop was for the fine equestrians and European noblemen. When his son took over, he relocated the shop to a more popular urban area and began selling saddlery in addition to the harnesses.  Well known internationally for it's luxury goods, the company continued to grow. In 1910, the grandsons inherited the business and expanded the business to include clothing.  To include the clothing in their line, they had to obtain rights to use the zipper. (That sounds so bizarre, we just go to the store and buy a zipper.) The Prince of Wales commissioned their first leather zipper golf jacket.  In 1922, to make one of the grandson's wives happy, they introduced luxury handbags to their customers.  They were so popular the grandson's opened two shops in 1924.  By 1934, the Hermes scarf was introduced to the public and was a roaring success. The Kelly purse, named for Grace Kelly after Life magazine featured her carrying this bag, became one of the best-selling purses in fashion history, even today it's still popular.  Hermes also give us the popular Birkin bags.
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