So Ashley Olsen selected the Chanel Bag
Ashley Olsen was seen with her favorite Chanel Bag recently. As always, she carries it with her during long tours and celebrity gatherings. Chanel Bags are especially designed to meet the demands of the fashion conscious people. The Chanel bags and designer purses appear in various forms and designs. The shapes vary largely but the [...]

Filed under: Handbags, Men’s Style With his newly-released Fall 2008 collections for Tumi, Nautica founder David Chu is continuing the revitalization of the travel brand begun when he was named its creative director last year. Since his appointment, Chu has launched various new collections including the Alpha, using Tumi’s signature black ballistic nylon, and the upscale Townhouse Collection for men. He has given the company an image makeover as well with new high-style ad campaigns featuring supermodel Shalom Harlow and an array of classic sportscars (see above). For Fall 2008, Chu has made an appropriately seasonal modification to the spring Townhouse line, which featured khaki cotton twill and saddle leather. The Fall collection is rendered in a gray covert cloth that’s a hallmark of classic British tailoring. As a counterpart, he has introduced new designs for women as well. We’re also big fans of Chu’s eponymous luxury menswear line, which he started after VF Corp. acquired Nautica for $585 million in 2004. Obviously Chu, who personally made over $100 million on the deal, could have just retired then and there, but we’re definitely glad he decided to keep working. More

Filed under: HandbagsI love vintage Chanel bags, truly timeless, they never go out of style, if anything they seem to get more fabulous with each passing year! However they always sell out at vintage shops so it can be quite hard to get your hands on one, thankfully with the Internet, haute purse collecting has gotten easier. This black shoulder bag in patent leather crocodile print is one of the nicest collectible bags I’ve seen. Details include two outside pockets and a top zipper closure. It’s available online for $4639! Pricey but well worth every penny. More

By ContentMart Editor
So, you have just bought a new designer handbag. Maybe you have had your eye on a Christian Dior Saddle Handbag, or Gucci Jackie-O that you know your friends will drool over . You got a huge discount off of the hefty retail price and you’re feeling pretty good about yourself. But know you are wondering- is my designer handbag authentic.

Determining the authenticity on any product can be a little tricky, but if you know the basics, you will be able to spot a fake in just a few seconds.

One of the best ways to ensure your new handbag is authentic is to look at the bag itself. Designer handbags are popular and cost as much as they due because first and for-most they are made from quality materials. Take a good look at the stitching. There should be no loose or missing stitches, the color of the thread should match the main color of the bag and the stitches should be evenly spaced. If the handbag is leather, the logo should be engraved, not just printed on the leather.

Also take a look at the hardware. All of the hardware should match in color and sheen. The hardware should also be free of scratches. Many manufactures, including Gucci, Fendi and Prada, protect their hardware with a removable plastic cover that is to be removed only after it has been purchased. The brand name or logo should be engraved, not embossed or simply printed on the hardware. You can also find the brand name of logo engraved on the strap hardware on Gucci, Fendi, Prada, Chanel and

Inspect the material the bag; lining, hardware and accents are made of. Many handbags are made of different types of leather, from Lambskin, Calfskin, Goatskin and Patent Leather, but it is easy to distinguish if the leather is of a good quality or not. The lining is usually made of a satin material that has a nice shine to it and most designer handbags have the name brand name or logo on the lining. Designers almost always use leather accents, not plastic. Some purses have straps that are specially coated and seem to be artificial. However a quick look at the edge of the strap, usually near a stitched joint, should reveal a leather core.

Is there an authenticity card. An authenticity card is a little card that usually has the manufactures logo embossed on the front and has some information about the product you purchased and sometimes includes a magnetic strip, bar code. Many manufacturers, including Gucci, Prada, Fendi, Kate Spade and Coach, use these cards.

Check for a serial number. Not all manufacturers use serial numbers, but many do. The serial number for Fendi purses can be found on the inside pocket. Simply turn the pocket inside out and there will be a printed number on the fabric or possibly on the leather tag. Gucci includes a small leather tag on the zipper seam of the handbag which includes a serial number.

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by Greg Howard
When looking for Chanel handbags online, one of the first things you have to look out for is the Chanel logo. The classic interlocking double C’s that has made the brand so famous and in demand is both striking and unique despite its simplicity. While it was in the image of the brand’s designer, Coco Chanel, it has also come to represent outstanding quality and design in its full range of women’s accessories. The logo is synonymous with high class and trend setting style, while merging both with supreme comfort. Women all over the world desire to own at least one Chanel accessory during their lifetime and often go to great lengths to achieve that.

Chanel handbags are one of the most popular handbag lines in the world, with a long line of tradition and rubber stamped quality. Despite recent demand for other brands such as Coach handbags, the Chanel line easily outranks many other brands in terms of demand and use by other fashion socialites. Any lady who is spotted with a Chanel handbag slung over her shoulder or swinging by her arm is automatically regarded highly. This identity and its accompanying popularity has naturally led to many imitators in the high end fashion world. It has also brought about many replicas and in its worst times, fake imitations of the originals.

To own a piece of high fashion, one of the first stops would be the official Chanel outlets and stores located in various parts of the world. Chanel normally has one flagship store in selected countries, in part to maintain the uniqueness and high standing of the brand itself. Too many stores would dilute the brand in a way, and they choose to keep it elite in a way. These flagship stores will stock the full range of Chanel accessories and handbags, and if you cannot find what you want, orders can be placed. However, the drawback of buying Chanel handbags from these flagship stores is the high cost you have to pay for them.

You can still own a piece of high fashion through careful searching and browsing on the Internet. Not only can you find original Chanel handbags online at various places, you can easily find out which ones offer the real deal. Always keep an eye out for an official Chanel tag that contains a serial number tied to each authentic Chanel handbag. This is especially important for those which are said to be brand new items. These original Chanel handbags are often priced at lower prices online due to sellers and importers who do not have to pay any import tax, or they purchased the same items at wholesale prices.

Used Chanel handbags online can also be had, and these are the closest you can come to owning a piece of high fashion at much reduced prices. Obviously, you will have to ensure that the items are of the quality that the seller has guaranteed, and it is always advisable to buy from retailers who offer some of that guarantee as a form of buyer assurance. Other accessories that are popular in such categories include Chanel logo earrings for sale with their many different designs and striking colors that women of all ages love.

If you still find the prices of authentic Chanel handbags to be beyond your budget, perhaps opting for a Chanel handbag replica would be a viable alternative. Cheap Chanel handbags can be a little difficult to locate at certain times, but there are always wide arrays of replicas sold by retailers. You have to do your due diligence and check that the replica that you pick up still has a certain degree of quality attached to it, such as the material used to make the handbag. Watch out for poor imitations which still require you to spend huge wads of cash on, only to find it spoiled after short periods of use.