Accessorize your look with a great handbag. The handbag serves many different functions and duties; from hauling your beach accessories, day to day functions of carrying a billfold, lipstick, powder, and tissues, then there is the small evening type clutch. As we all know this list goes on and on. Some people have made very good livings designing and manufacturing the purse, such as Gucci and Prada brands.

Gucci is one of the most well known brands and is famous throughout the world. Guccio Gucci established his company back in 1920, Gucci wanted to manufacture quality hand bags and leather goods. Gucci’s first handbags had a bamboo handle and they are still being manufactured today. Gucci handbags come in all sizes, colors, and styles. They are reasonably priced, and last a lifetime. Jackie Onassis, Audrey Hepburn, and Grace Kelly are some of the famous women that carried a Gucci handbag. Gucci’s most popular handbag is pink with a bamboo strap made of leather and silk. You can find the Gucci brand in specialty, and department stores. Gucci name is also found on watches as well as perfume. The name Gucci is synonymous with quality design and high fashion.

The most fashionable handbags are Prada for they are a work of art. Prada products are all manufacture in Italy. In the 1900’s Mario Prada started the company and made simple but elegant handbags for almost 70 years. Mario Prada retired and his granddaughter took over the business in 1970. Miuccia had an eye for fashion. Miuccia started a line of handbags called Pocone. Pocone are a large waterproof nylon backpack handbag, a must have bag. Miuccia Prada also started the Miu Mui collection for the younger women in 1992. Miuccic Prada collection also has a sport collection, a children’s line, home line, belts, cosmetic, and other accessories. Miucca was named one of the most influential women by The Wall Street Journal. Miuccia Prada handbags can be found in specialty shops.

Maec Jacobs is another designer that makes trendy, unique handbags. Marc Jacobs introduced his handbags in 2000.The most popular Marc Jacobs is a satchel bag. Some more of his very popular bags are the Hobo made of soft leather, the Elise a quilted bag, and the Yoga bag he designed to benefit cancer research.

Women just can’t have enough handbags. The right one will just make the outfit. When she picks out that perfect bag she makes sure its not too big, but big enough to hold her wallet, cellphone, some lipstick, and anything else she might need when she is out and about for the day. For the holidays or a night on the town she might pick an evening clutch or a small purse of gold or silver lamay, but one that will make her outfit. Way back when women chose handbags made with beads and jewels. This was a sign of status, royalty carried these extravagant bags. Now today most women have one of these sparkling bags as part of their accessories. There are a lot of very popular handbags to chose from. Handbags need to be functional as well as styled for the woman of today. Women love their accessories, and we can always find that pair of shoes to go with that fabulous new handbag. Now ladies lets go shopping for more accessories.