They fit even on "fat" days, last more than one season, and spiff up plain-jane ensembles.
Even at $300 and up, high-end handbags are still one of the most accessible ways to enjoy designer goods without breaking the bank.
Logomania may have eased off some in the past few seasons, but designer handbags still top many fashionista "must-buy" lists.
eLUXURY.com which launched in June '00, is putting its money where the fashion shelf life is -- in handbags.
If a big-name bag is out of your reach, try these methods for buying it for less than full price:
Off-price e-tailer Bluefly.com often has brands like Prada, Gucci and Fendi bags for much less than retail. So does Overstock.com and Ashford.com
Used and vintage accessories are traded at Piece Unique, a virtual consignment store -- it's not unusual to see Chanel, Hermes and other luxe brands here.
Want something different? Go vintage with Gucci, Halston and others at Enokiworld.
For now, there are plenty of high-profile designer bags. Here's where to find them:
- Celine - eLUXURY.com
- Christian Dior - eLUXURY.com
- Fendi - eLUXURY.com
- Gucci - Gucci.com
- Lambertson Truex - Ashford.com
- Louis Vuitton - eLUXURY.com
- Coach - Coach.com
- Kate Spade - Neiman Marcus
- Dooney and Burke - Ashford.com
- Celine - eLUXURY.com
- Givenchy - eLUXURY.com
- Bottega Veneta - eLUXURY.com
- Barry Keiselstein-Cord - Kieselstein-cord.com (No online shopping, but go to "Where to Buy" and get the 800 number to buy directly from the company)
