Handbag News and Purse Pattern Information

Our Favorite Earth Friendly Handbags

2008-09-10T14:03:00.000-05:00

There are several companies that make handbags from recycled material and here are just a few of our favorites: Vegan Queen - Really cute handbags in a sort of retro Louis Vuitton style (in my...

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The Latest in Purse Design - Solar Purses

2008-08-22T11:47:00.000-05:00

Do you constantly forget your cell phone charger but never leave your purse behind? Then the latest invention may be just what you need - a solar purse that recharges your cell phone or an iPod! A...

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New Handbag Designer Line MUXO

2008-08-11T12:32:00.000-05:00

Yet another celebrity has entered the realm of handbag designer - model Camila Alves whose main claim to fame seems to be having the baby of Matthew McConaughey. According to the press release, the...

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Templates To Design Your Own Handbags

2008-07-26T14:42:00.003-05:00

Clover Company has come up with a new way for crafters to make and design their own handbags - plastic templates instead of paper patterns! So far there are 2 different templates - The City...

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E-Bay Will Appeal It's Conviction In French Court

2008-07-05T08:28:00.000-05:00

E-Bay has been fined almost 63 million dollars in a year and a half long case brought by Louis Vuitton, which accused the online auction business of selling fake handbags and perfume. The French...

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Handbags From Your Pet Hair

2008-06-20T14:29:00.000-05:00

Do you love your pet but hate the fact you find pet hair all over your house? Danelle German, the owner of The Catty Shack, a feline grooming and spa service in South Carolina, came up with the...

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How To Recognize a Genuine Birkin Handbag

2008-06-05T07:41:00.000-05:00

A genuine Birkin handbag is a big investment and should be approached with care and knowledge - an accessory that can cost as much as $8,000.00 is not to be taken lightly! Here are some signs that...

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New Purse Patterns at the Quilt Market

2008-05-21T11:49:00.000-05:00

StudioKat Designs - Kat and Henrietta We just returned from the Quilt Market in Portland, Oregon and it was a total blast! This is where designers feature their latest quilt and purse pattern styles...

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Holly Aiken's New Recycled Handbags

2008-05-02T08:14:00.000-05:00

Local handbag designer Holly Aiken is now making handbags from recycled banners from the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences. This limited edition line of bags and wallets are coming from...

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Handbags To Be Made From Juice Drink Boxes at Target

2008-04-16T14:47:00.000-05:00

In order to reduce local landfill sizes, a company called TerraCycle Partners is teaming up with Capri Sun and Honest Tea to reuse juice box drink containers as handbags, pencil cases, and other...

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Handbag Tantrum by Lindsay Lohan

2008-04-04T08:45:00.000-05:00

Just to show you that I am not above handbag gossip about celebrities, I want to share with you a total tantrum that Lindsay Lohan had when confronted with her rival Paris Hilton's line of...

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Handcrafted Handbag Designer Specializing In Fun Fabrics

2008-03-07T09:09:00.000-05:00

Are you looking for an extra special handcrafted handbag that truly reflects your own personality? Then look no further than the handbag designs of Heidi, a unique designer who has her store on...

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Dog Purses Gaining in Popularity

2008-02-22T08:43:00.001-05:00

The latest thing is a "doggy purse" which has gained popularity due to celebrities such as Paris Hilton and Jessica Simpson. These bags allow you to carry your small dog with you and has increased...

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The Ugliest Handbag in the World

2008-02-08T09:22:00.000-05:00

In my humble opinion, the ugliest handbag ever made was released in 2007 by Louis Vuitton. I know what you are thinking - how can such a savvy and successful handbag company make such a monstrousity?...

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Vera Bradley Handbag News

2008-01-22T09:29:00.000-05:00

Vera Bradley handbags continues to expand their line of bags, as well as retiring older purses. Some of the coming retirements are the Little Travel Case, the Kensington Hobo bag, the Metro, and the...

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Weak US Dollar Impacts Designer Handbags

2008-01-14T11:02:00.000-05:00

The weakening USA dollar is affecting consumers ability to buy designer handbags! If you try to purchase a Prada, Yves Saint Laurent, or Bottega Veneta designer bag online at luxury stores (Saks...

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Louis Vuitton Loses Court Case

2008-01-04T07:42:00.000-05:00

A federal court case was just recently lost by Louis Vuitton, the luxury designer handbag giant. The French corporation brought a suit against a Nevada company called "Haute Diggity Dog" (I'm not...

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Police Step Up Efforts Against Counterfeit Handbag Smugglers

2007-12-10T07:25:00.000-05:00

Did you know that in the state of Florida if you knowingly buy a fake handbag you can be arrested? I think this would be a very hard case to prove - unless someone says to a witness "I just bought...

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Facts About Leather Handbags

2007-12-01T14:02:00.000-05:00

Did you know that, when an advertisement says that a handbag is patent, that does not necessarily mean that it is patent leather? Some vinyl bags that say they are patent are sprayed with a lacquer...

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Handbags Made From Recycled PVC Banners

2007-11-20T07:25:00.000-05:00

More and more people are becoming concerned about the environment and now, if you love handbags as well, you have a way to show your commitment to planet earth. Recycling has come full circle with...

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Recycled Handbags Help The Planet

2007-11-09T15:59:00.000-05:00

People are now beginning to think about the earth and our renewable resources and handbag designers are no exception! "Green" bags are coming into their own with such companies as Eco Bags,...

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The History of Evening Bags

2007-11-04T08:20:00.000-05:00

Evening bags actually got their start as a coin purse hung from a girdle around the waist. The thing that differentiates the evening bag from a regular handbag is that evening bags have always had a...

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Fabric Choices For Your New Handbag

2007-10-28T07:08:00.000-05:00

Do you know the differences between the types of fabric when shopping for material to make a new fabric handbag? It's very important to choose with care in order for your handbag to give you years of...

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Handbag Artist Laurel Burch Dies

2007-10-20T07:10:00.000-05:00

Famous artist and entrepreneur Laurel Burch passed away on September 13, 2007 in her home at the age of 61. This talented and gentle spirit parlayed her rich, spiritual, and colorful inner life into...

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The World's Largest Handbag Museum

2007-10-13T06:30:00.000-05:00

The world's largest handbag museum is located in Amsterdam and began as a collection started by the museum's manger's mother, Hendrikje. This collection now includes about 3,500 handbags, ranging...

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