With the urban rich adopting the attitude, "have money - will spend," premium luxury brands are making a beeline for the high-end segment. Ladies are increasingly investing in fashion accessories, particularly designer handbags.

With an increase in disposable income, the potential is enormous. The biggest draw, though, is what the industry terms the image factor. Brand image has different connotations for different people. For young, it's being "in"; for the upper middle-class segment, it's creating pockets of wealth in their lives; and for the affluent, it's an assertion of their class.

"When we establish a physical presence in any country, our target is long-term success, and not immediate returns; but we usually develop a strong customer base within a short time," comments Prasanna Bhaskar, Retail Manager, Louis Vuitton. "About 300 Suhali Goat Leather Handbags priced at $2,893.96 were dispatched to a burgeoning market like India, but it turned out to be a gross underestimate of the demand; the entire collection sold out within two months." Bhaskar attributes this to the desire to associate with a well-known, high-end brand.

Another hot seller is a Marc Jacobs Quilted Venetia handbag in vintage-inspired quilted leather. Priced at $1,200.00, the leather is complemented by brass hardware and luxe-suede interiors. The young at heart are snapping up Marc Jacobs Quilted Denim Large Hobo Banana priced at $875.00. Everything about this Italian hobo, from the chunky brass straps to the slant zip pockets, makes it irresistible; the quilted denim is teamed with topstitched leather and signature hardware. Prada Lock Tote is in demand, too, and is characterized by antique leather trim, front flap, signature lock closure, and magnetic-snap front pockets.
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A designer gym bag may look like a normal designer diaper bag or messenger bag. You don't have to spend hundreds of dollars on a bag that is specifically for the gym, instead you can purchase a designer baby bag or tote bag that you can use as a gym bag. Designers are starting to make a variety of size bags to fit almost anyone's needs.

Handbags are Not Only Small

Nowadays handbags come in a variety of sizes; from itty bitty coin purses all the way up to very large diaper bags. You can find a bag design in any size that you would like. When choosing your designer bag be sure to think of all the possible uses you would like to have your bag for. Perhaps you want to use it as a gym bag or as a designer laptop bag; be sure you know the purpose for your bag before spending hundreds of dollars on it.

If you are not sure how big of a bag you want to purchase consider buying the larger one. It is easier to transform a larger bag to fit your needs than it is going to be to transform a small bag.

Knockoff Designs

If you just want to have the latest designer inspired purse then consider buying a knockoff instead of the authentic designer handbag. Designer handbags are extremely expensive and many people cannot afford to even purchase one of them. For those individuals the idea of purchasing a knockoff design is very enticing. For about one tenth of the price you can purchase a bag that looks like the bag of your dreams.

Since these types of bags are so inexpensive women can purchase several bags to meet all their traveling needs. A woman can have a designer clutch as well as a designer baby bag and still not have spent anything close to what one authentic bag would have cost.

The Laws

If you are considering purchasing a knockoff handbag or a lookalike bag, you should check with your local or state law enforcement agency to see what the laws are in your state. Most places have a law against selling illegal copies of handbags. But not many states have the actual resources to follow up on this law. Your local law enforcement office might not even know if there is such a law.

Most people just purchase their knock off purses, gym bags, and clutches without worrying about the legal repercussions that might occur. But it is best to at least be informed of the rules and laws in your area so you can make a well thought out decision regarding purchasing a knockoff bag.

Spend some time researching before you make a purchase. Also, think about which size bag will work best for you. Perhaps you will decide that an authentic gym bag or larger tote bag will work for all your needs.

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