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| BrandsBoutique Online Shop: Despite the recent grumblings about the handbag bubble bursting, we all know that the “it-bag” still reigns supreme. BrandsBoutique.com is for the fashionista who knows that building your handbag collection isn’t just about carrying the latest designer craze but about being a true handbag connoisseur. The site not only features a different designer handbag daily but also includes articles that discuss all things handbags, from handbag fads to tips on properly cleaning your handbag.
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| DesignersLA Online Shop: A great blog dedicated to honoring Los Angeles-based designers, DesignersLA.com features the handbag and accessories from some of the hippest designers in LA. From household names like Juicy Couture and Rachel Pally to smaller labels like Circa Studio and Bells & Whistles, whether you reside in LA land or not, you are sure to love this site detailing all the glitz and glamour that is LA fashion. Plus the site features particular items at a discount prices.
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| LuxuryVintage |
| LuxuryVintage Online Shop: Ever since Hollywood starlets have started showing up on the red carpet in vintage gowns and accessories, vintage handbags and accessories are back in a big way. For those who admire the classic lines of fashion past, then LuxuryVintage.com is for them. Each day the blog features a different vintage designer handbag and accessory, from coveted designers like Chanel and Hermes to one-of-a-king jewelry, vintage groupies will love the looks and the off-retail prices. |
| ItalysOutlet |
| ItalysOutlet Online Shop: Shopping for Italian Designer handbags and accessories has never been this easy. ItalysOutlet features all the major Italian Designer brand names you have grown to love: Gucci, Fendi, Etro, Versace, Moschino, Dolce & Gabbana, Ferragamo, Bottega Veneta, Prada and many more. Plus, pay outlet prices. Never pay full price when shopping at ItalysOutlet for high quality Italian leather and fabrics. |
| ValueBags |
| ValueBags Online Shop: Created for the budget conscious consumer who wants to carry a high-quality designer handbag but doesn’t want to spend a fortune, ValueBags.com highlights a different designer handbag each day (Fab Bag of the Day), from designers like Coach, Dooney & Bourke and BCBG, all at below-retail prices. The blog also features coupon codes and links back to the particular featured handbag.
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| Color Dominates Mode Accessories |
| Wednesday, February 27, 2008 |
Toronto, ON -- Color was the big story at the Mode Accessories Show, held recently at the Doubletree International Plaza Hotel in Toronto.
Mode exhibitors played host to 3,906 buyers from across Canada, who shopped for all types of fashion accessories in happy, eye-popping brights for spring and summer 2008, reports the show's organizer, Two Plus One Group.
Among the colors, sunny yellows appeared to be the season's first pick, followed by hot pinks, reds and oranges. Cheryl and Shirley Bubbs of The Thoughtful Touch in Winnipeg, Manitoba, also added teal blues to the range for their store.
When asked what the buyers were ordering at his booth, Vahe Dekirmendjian of High Fashion Handbags in Toronto said, "They're buying every color; strong yellows, reds and fuschia." His collection of designer high fashion handbags showed also multi-coloured designs, and graphic black and white, or red and white combinations. Metallics were strong, particularly in burnished platinum or bronze. Metal studs and hardware embellishments were more sophisticated used in combination with crystals and metallic mirrors. Dekirmendjian revealed that the newest hot trend was the patented graduated color treatment for handbags. There were show stoppers like the fiery red handbag which graduated to a brown black at the base and the large teal tote that graduated to a blue black base. It appeared that High Fashion had some of the season's best picks. Brian Bailey, Canada's award winning women's wear designer and host of Project Runway Canada was spotted in the booth, as was Sandra Pittana, the fashion contributor for Cityline, a popular television show based in Toronto.
Jewelry was bold and newness came from unusual forms and shapes of gemstones or exquisite detailing. Many were statement pieces and reflected savvy confidence of the person who wore them. As for pieces which echoed nature, chunkiness seemed to be the key, and sentiments evoking the adventure of a safari offered a sophisticated take on the call of the wild.
Although jewelry is the largest segment and a stable for the fashion accessory industry, handbags were truly outstanding this season and deservedly reigned as the "it" category with the most demand and excitement. Riding this handbag craze, business totes and computer/laptop cases were taking on more fashionable forms. Great examples were spotted at two Canadian designers: Karen Wilson's (represented by Reia n Studio) and Mary Beth Designs with This Is J.
It was also noted that belts are gaining more attention as the great variety of colors, textures, finishes, and embellishments found in handbags were applied to their design.
Hats and sunglasses are essentials for summer retailing and there were lots of options at the show. Hats that provide sun protection and travel well in crushable styles were in demand. Sunglasses offered instant glamour and fun in colourful plastic frames.
The next Mode Accessories Show is scheduled for August 10-12, 2008 and will showcase collections for the Fall/Winter season. For more information, visit www.mode-accessories.com or call 416-510-0114.
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| U.S. Stores Cut Back on European Buy |
| Tuesday, February 26, 2008 |
By Rosemary FeitelbergEuropean shoppers visiting the U.S. are certainly getting a bang for their buck due to the euro's might compared with the dollar. But in the months ahead, they might have a tougher time finding European labels in specialty stores. With the greenback hovering near an all-time low, several domestic retailers are cutting back on their European buys and in some cases, dropping labels entirely to try to stretch their dollars. On Monday the euro's exchange rate to the dollar of $1.4836 was not terribly far from last November's low of $1.4967 per euro, the weakest level since the European Union's currency made its debut in 1999. Store owners are well aware the situation could get worse, given recent reports of sluggish manufacturing and signs of increasing inflation in the U.S. Financial analysts and traders are counting on Federal Reserve Board Chairman Benjamin Bernanke's semiannual economic outlook Wednesday for a stronger indication of where the euro is headed. The global market certainly favors the euro, according to Joseph Manimbo, a currency trader at Ruesch International. Should the 15-nation European Central Bank remain "hawkish" — and refrain from cutting interest rates as it did a couple of weeks ago — that would only help the euro, he said.
As a result, retailers are keeping a close eye on Wall Street to try to gauge where prices might be headed. While major department store chains can slightly offset the impact of the weakening dollar via currency hedging, smaller independents don't have such financial muscle. Matthew Culmo, co-owner of By George, a women's specialty store in Austin, Tex., said, "Five months down the line who knows what the exchange rate will be?" Of course, that also means that American designers who source European fabrics are seeing prices creep up. Some are trying to absorb a portion of those increased costs to be more competitive with their European counterparts and often use that sacrifice as a selling point with stores, said Butch Blum, who owns a store by the same name in Seattle. Prices for European collections are jumping 20 to 40 percent each season, whereas American ones that use European mills are climbing five to 10 percent, Blum's business partner and wife, Kay, said. "They are clearly trying to capture some of the lost European business or gain market share," he said.
In addition, many European sales agents the Blums know lost all their profits last year by underestimating landing prices. "They thought they estimated on the high side but the dollar continued to tank," Kay said. Christine Bailey, co-owner of Barbara Jean in Little Rock, Ark., said she has sliced her fall European buy in half, dropping Prada and Dolce & Gabbana. Along with the exchange rate, the minimums were too high to justify the store's sell-throughs and Dolce & Gabbana's fall collections used fabrics that are too heavy for the local climate, Bailey said. Canadian labels like Arthur Mendoza are benefiting from the leftover money, she said. "We are cutting back tremendously in designer sportswear entirely because the prices are too high. Customers are just not buying that like they once did," Bailey said. To try to keep their customers as shoppers, some stores are searching for more timeless pieces that won't look dated after a few seasons. Others are looking for more unusual styles that will justify a high-ticket purchase. Scott Malouf of Malouf's, which has stores in Lubbock, Tex., and Carbondale, Calif., said, "The caveat is it has got to be beautiful product — no more basic black pants at $600. It has to be the very best product with some novelty element."
Sara Albrecht, owner of Ultimo in Chicago, said she has been paying close attention to the descending dollar for the past three or four seasons and is spending a little less on European labels. But even in the instances when she is spending the same amount of dollars on a European collection, she is getting fewer units due to the exchange rate. That said, Albrecht, who carries such labels as Gio Guerreri, Karl Lagerfeld, John Galliano and Piazza Sempione, said all her European vendors "have been great about understanding the issues and are very willing to work with me to make sure we have the best possible selling season. Some are sending things on approval, not enforcing minimums, taking returns and trying to maintain their prices by changing production or eating some of the margins." But she knows full well that such generosity can only last so long. "I really don't see things getting better and that worries me. I know as a businessperson, they can't go on doing this," she said. As another way of curbing her European buy, Albrecht said she is less inclined to pick up jewelry and accessories in Europe — something she has done quite freely for years.
"I'm paying more attention to local designers and to designers in New York. I'm looking at things that I would never have probably looked at before," she said. Culmo of By George has dropped two or three European labels and has cut back its European buy across the board. He declined to identify the ones that will fall by the wayside, but did say he would use some of the money he would have spent for foreign labels for his Marc Jacobs' buy. "In the past two seasons, we've decided there is just no way we can increase European orders with the dollar where it is," he said. While his plan is to hold off to see where things stand after the presidential election, he knows full well that the dollar could weaken even further before the new commander in chief is installed in the White House. For the time being, though, he is forging ahead with select European labels, Bottega Veneta and Lanvin, which are "selling incredibly" in his store. These two are excelling by offering customers top-notch designs, he said.
With 2,000 square feet devoted to designer labels and 4,000 square feet earmarked for contemporary, Culmo said, "Ready-to-wear designers with a more contemporary feel aren't doing so well. The customer doesn't see the value in those things. They would rather just buy contemporary." Marcy Schwait, who owns the Marcy G boutique in Cherry Hill, N.J., with her husband, Saul, said she is definitely cutting back on European purchases, since prices have become so unaffordable. She declined to name the labels she dropped. Had she gone forward with certain labels, customers would have seen a $200 to $400 hike on the price of a two-piece outfit. The average purchase at Marcy G is between $2,000 and $2,500. Marcy G has decreased its European buy by 30 percent and has dropped a few labels, but Schwait hopes to see a rebound. "Hopefully, the dollar will strengthen and we will go back to buying more European products."
In Seattle, the Blums anticipated the weakening dollar and dropped Stella McCartney two years ago. Their fall order for Philosophy by Alberta Ferretti will be consistent with last fall, but there won't be as many units to sell. The narrower assortment is allowing them to build sales with strong labels like Malo and Moschino. The Blums are spending much more time reviewing collections in order to be more selective. Blum's recent buying trip to Europe and New York lasted 17 days compared with his typical 10- to 12-day stay. And earlier this month, his wife's New York buying trip lasted about 11 days — twice the time she usually spends. "We're not just blindly buying something because it has a European label," Blum said. Butch Blum, who has been in business for 34 years and recently expanded his store, said, "We're looking at far more product than we ever have. We're investing more time and energy to be sure it fits our store and suits our customer. If someone is spending $1,000 for something, they want to know it will be in next season. We just had a staff meeting where we talked about the importance of being able to look the customer in the eye and say, 'This will be in style in two or three seasons.'"
This season to try to cut costs the retailer is taking a closer look at accessories and underpinnings from domestic designers instead of European ones. In New Orleans, Mimi Robinson, owner of Mimi, said the escalating euro spurred her to drop Moschino for fall. She said she could not justify the increase in price for such girlish styles. "It's too 'jeune fille' for our customers. They'll pay Moschino prices and above but not for little flippy skirts and shirts with ruffled collars," Robinson said. She is using some of those extra dollars to pick up Donna Karan and Douglas Hannant, and to order more from Michael Kors, an important resource in her store.
New York rtw designer Mikael Aghal, who launched his signature collection last year, said the euro's strength has allowed him to open a number of accounts. "Basically, they told us that the euro is too high. There is definitely more demand for U.S. product." Not everyone is sold on the idea of scaling back European designers as a way to offset the weak dollar. Scott Malouf of Malouf's said, "In theory that works, but when you look at the European designer merchandise, sales are really strong. There is still a price-value relationship to the customer. Also, since we deal with a lot of higher-end product, that customer seems to be less affected." During a recent buying trip to New York, there was a lot of talk about the effect of the euro-dollar exchange rate on the U.S. apparel business, Malouf said. "It seems as though the East Coast and West Coast are feeling the pinch especially in the East where there is the investment banking community connection," he said. "The heartland is still strong. We saw a 41 percent gain in European sales last year compared to 2006."
Given that, Malouf plans to increase his orders for Etro, Piazza Sempione, Eskandar, Loro Piana, Basler and some of the other labels he carries. "The business is performing very well at retail. As much business as we did last season with the European luxury market, I felt as though we left some business on the table," Malouf said. Labels: designer fashion brands, online shopping, shopping brokers |
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| Marc Jacobs NEW ARRIVALS! |
| Sunday, February 24, 2008 |
 Click Here for starters..... then, take a few minutes to browse all the new Marc Jacobs Stam bags, Patchwork bags and wonderful Marc Jacobs chain shoulder bags and totes!
Marc Jacobs
from MyMag
The Label
Jacobs launched his namesake line in 1986 and then in 2001 debuted another critically acclaimed collection, Marc by Marc Jacobs, a collection of comparatively affordable edgy and retro mass-market pieces. His accompanying accessory lines—bags loaded with pockets or buckles, round-toed boots, pointed flats, metallic evening shoes—garner attention and in-store waiting lists every season. The Look
Bright colors, oversize prints, layered looks, empire lines, rugby stripes, oversize bows and buttons, and pretty, prom-like party dresses.
 The Designer
Throughout his career Jacobs have never been afraid to push the envelope: "I love that reaction of love or hate. It's indifference that bores me to death." America's darling of fashion received highest honors from Parsons School of Design, and soon after launched his namesake label in 1986. It was while he wasVice President of Women's Design at Perry Ellis that he debuted the grunge-inspired look that became his signature. Luxury French house Louis Vuitton, taken with Jacob's strong self assurance, hired him to design their first ready-to-wear line in 1997. Labels: designer handbags, designer purse, discount designer handbags online, marc jacobs |
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| FREE SHIPPING the entire month of March '08 |
| Thursday, February 21, 2008 |
FREE SHIPPING the entire month of March '08 .....read the details below....  TANO handbags - FREE Shipping & NO Sales Tax
Starting today through the end of March, 2008, get free shipping on any Tano Handbag purchase plus pay NO sales tax! Free shipping applies to the lower USA States and it's Fedex ground delivery method. No sales tax is worldwide. Use coupon code TANOFREE during checkout.
This offer can't be used in conjunction with any other offer. It can't be combined or used on a layaway plan. The order form must include the coupon code. No adjustments will be made on a prior purchase, on a pre order, or after the order has been placed. Use coupon code TANOFREE during checkout. Tano handbags are one of the best selling leather handbags ever made. They are made to be used everyday. Tano bags are designed with multi-functional capabilities. They are slick, edgey, cool, and every other adjective you can think of to describe a really great handbag. The prices of Tano handbags range from $99 to $200 each. You really get your money's worth with Tano because it's a bag you will carry everyday. If you have more questions, send an email to CustomerCare@eFashionHouse.com. Use coupon code TANOFREE during checkout.
eFashionHouse guarantees the lowest prices online for Tano Handbags, and now through March you can get free shipping and pay no sales tax on any Tano Bag purchase. Use coupon code TANOFREE during checkout.
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This offer can't be combined with any other discount or offer. It can't be applied to a prior puchase. The coupon code must be presented at the time of purchase. Order form must include the coupon code. Adjustments are not made once an order is placed. Use coupon code MELIEFREE during checkout. Shop Melie Bianco Handbags online & save! Free Shipping & NO Sales Tax Worldwide! Labels: authentic tano handbags, DesignersLA Online Store, efashionhouse.com, free shipping melie bianco, free shipping tano, Melie Bianco, melie bianco handbags |
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| Gearing up for change |
| Wednesday, February 20, 2008 |
The past twelve years selling designer handbags online has been a very good experience. We started before people really knew what the Internet was, the power it had or how it was going to revolutionize society. Today, the word "global" has a new meaning.
In the beginning, we called ourselves i-GlobalMall. Our bylines: " Shopping without Boundaries & Making the World a Smaller Mall to Shop" said it all. And, if you think abou it, the world has become a smaller mall to shop. Our business grew quickly and change was rapid. We outgrew a website as quickly as we could get it designed and running. A few items for sale evolved into stores which evolved into stand-alone websites. It's fun to look back. Being a part of the Internet's growth and effects has been a truly learning experience.
It all began in 1996. It's 2008 and it seems as though change is needed again. Not sure what the change will be, but transitions always seem to come on their own. Do nothing and things change. We're looking forward to what's around the corner. Our initial goal was to create an online resource for below retail designer handbags. We've maintained our goal for over twelve years, and we'll continue to offer our clients the best prices available for high end designer fashion accessories.
We're gearing up for change. We can't predict the future, and we know based on our history, change is in the air. Labels: designer handbags, i-globalmall |
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| Down due to technical difficuties |
| Sunday, February 17, 2008 |
If you stopped by eFashionHouse.com February 16, 2008, and you saw this sign, we apologize for any inconveniece it may have caused. I know when I'm in the mood to shop and a site is down it's irritating. I understand sites need to be down, but not when I want to shop. If by chance you were irritated, we're sorry. The site needed a few repairs to make it easier for you to shop the next time you visit. Hope to see you soon. There's tons of new designer handbags for Spring, and hundreds on Sale. Prices are below retail. Free shipping for any $200 order. No sales tax worldwide. Save time and money. Shop Online! When shopping the Sale Section, use coupon code OFF10 for an extra 10% off the already deeply discounted listed prices. Labels: designer handbags, efashionhouse, efashionhouse.com |
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| Fashion Scoops: Cuba's London Adventure... A New Gucci... Westwood's London Vote... |
| Friday, February 15, 2008 |
Women's Wear Daily Fashion Scoops
CUBA'S LONDON ADVENTURE: "I thought London would be stuffy, but I love it. It has great energy," gushed Cuba Gooding Jr., who embarked on a multiple-party marathon in the British capital Monday night. The highlight was the Burberry-sponsored launch of "Vanity Fair Portraits: Photographs 1913-2008" at the National Portrait Gallery, where guests included Georgina Chapman, Christopher Bailey, Emma Watson, Annie Lennox, Tracey Emin, Diane von Furstenberg, Lily Allen, Mario Testino, Bryan Ferry, Otis Ferry, Amy Sacco, Bianca Jagger, Jasmine Guinness and Camilla Al Fayed. "I'm in town until Harvey yanks me back," joked newlywed Chapman of her husband, Harvey Weinstein.
Guinness was too busy being starstruck. "I think I just saw Annie Lennox. I just stopped and gasped — so embarrassing," she said.
A NEW GUCCI: There's another Gucci in the accessories business: Alessandra Gucci, daughter of the late Maurizio Gucci. The young Alessandra, with an economics degree under her belt, is launching a limited edition collection of luxury handbags in alligator under the AG brand and a logo featuring two unicorns facing one another. The collection, which is made by artisans in Tuscany, comprises three models in pink, jungle and blue named after her father, her grandfather Rodolfo and herself. Noticeably absent from the list is her mother, Patrizia Reggiani, convicted for having commissioned the murder of Maurizio Gucci in 1995. Also absent is any mention of the Gucci name on the products — the brand has for years taken fierce legal action against family members who attempt to launch their own brands referencing their surname.
WESTWOOD'S LONDON VOTE: Vivienne Westwood never misses the opportunity to make her voice heard — loud and clear. Ahead of the designer's first London show for her Red Label diffusion line Thursday, Carlo D'Amario, managing director of Vivienne Westwood, on Tuesday appealed to all of London's major expat designers to follow in her footsteps and show their secondary lines in London. "I call on John Galliano, Alexander McQueen and Burberry, among others, to show their younger distribution lines here in London, and unite to make London Fashion Week...not only a center for creativity but also for business," said D'Amario.
While Westwood hasn't shown in London for a decade — and her Red Label show coincides with the designer having a new book, "Vivienne Westwood Opus," to promote — it seems the designer is now, conveniently, behind the city. D'Amario said he plans to continue to show Red Label, a younger, tailored line, in London following the fall 2008 season. "I hope that I can count on my colleagues at other British brands to make a similar commitment to their spiritual home, for it to be not just the global capital of creativity, but a commercial center also," added D'Amario. But still, apparently, only good enough for secondary lines.
A FASHION FAMILY DRAMA: What would any fashion week be without a little Sturm und Drang? This time, though, it's all brewing off the runway. Earlier this week, the family of Ossie Clark issued a statement saying it had "sought legal advice" in a bid to reclaim Clark's name and prevent its "continued unauthorized exploitation."
Albert and George, the late designer's two sons by Celia Birtwell, claim the Ossie Clark trademark is being "exploited" without the family's knowledge or consent. Industry sources, however, said this is just the latest skirmish in part of a long-running feud between Clark's sons and Alfred Radley, the clothing manufacturer that purchased Clark's business in 1968. Now the siblings' anger has passed to Marc Worth, who has an exclusive licensing deal with Radley, and who this season tastefully relaunched the Ossie Clark label.
In a statement, Worth said, "There is absolutely no legal basis for these assertions. There has been significant contact with the sons of Ossie Clark and their legal representatives for some months, in which the sons sought a participation in Quorum's business." The statement went on to say that Quorum looks forward to building a new future for a label "that had remained dormant since the founder's death."
SUGAR AND SPICE: Were Victoria Beckham and her young son looking for a sugar fix before the Spice Girls' concert Saturday? Posh and her son were spotted shopping downstairs at Dylan's Candy Bar Saturday afternoon when a few teenage girls recognized her and started discretely snapping pictures with their cell phone cameras. But once others recognized who it was, hysteria ensued and Dylan's had to be shut down to let Beckham and her son out safely. She was actually very calm and collected about it, said one observer.
AVEDON'S OEUVRE: An exhibition dedicated to Richard Avedon and sponsored by Versace will open in Milan on Wednesday and run until June. More than 250 photos taken from 1946 to 2004 will be on display at Forma, Milan's International Centre for Photography, ranging from portraits of The Beatles and Andy Warhol to the images of Versace's iconic ad campaigns. Apropos of Versace, Donatella has a new pet companion scurrying around the atelier called Audrey — yes, in honor of that other famous Audrey: A four-month-old Jack Russell sporting a Swarovski-encrusted collar — nothing less would cut it chez Versace, of course. Labels: burberry, gucci handbags, lulu guinness, versace, vivienne westwood |
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| Layaway the designer handbag of your dreams! |
| Thursday, February 14, 2008 |
Designer handbags have become a woman's accessory. The average woman can slip into her favorite denim jeans and cotton T-shirt and feel very comfortable carrying an expensive designer purse. It's not uncommon to spend hunderds if not thousands of dollars for one new handbag. Some vintage pre owned handbags even cost as much. It all boils down to a person's wants, needs and desires. Some of the more famous brands like Chanel, Gucci and Marc Jacobs rank high on a bag collector's list. While others, like Louis Vuitton fall behind. I guess Louis Vuitton is so diluted by all the counterfeit, women don't want to carry that ugly brown LV monogram anymore. Personally, I carry my dogs in LV monogram bags because they are durable and easy to clean.
If you want to buy a new designer handbag and you don't want to break your budget there are options available to feed your addiction. Try Layaway! It's a really nice way to get the things you want without losing sleep over paying your bills!
Interested in an Layaway Plan? You can put anything on layaway. Read about the eFashionHouse.com Layaway here: eFashionHouse.com Layaway Program Labels: designer handbags, efashionhouse, efashionhouse.com, layaway plans online |
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| eFashionHouse Blog Network Update |
| Saturday, February 9, 2008 |
eFashionHouse.com Uses Power Blogging for Designer Handbag Customers. Announcing Google Blogs devoted to designer handbags purses & accessories.
Sky Valley, CA (PRWEB) November 29, 2007 -- In an effort to let consumers know about the great deals they can find at eFashionHouse.com on a daily basis, eFashionHouse.com, named "Best of the Web" by People magazine StyleWatch for discount designer handbags, creates a fashion network of blogs to feature daily sales and articles related to the trends in designer handbags. eFashionHouse.com's fashion network of blogs includes five individual sites that focus on various brands and topics in designer handbags:
(1.) http://www.valuebags.com/ Discount Designer Handbags & Purses. Created for the budget conscious consumer who wants to carry a high-quality designer handbag but doesn't want to spend a fortune, ValueBags.com highlights a different designer handbag each day (Fab Bag of the Day), from designers like Coach, Dooney & Bourke and BCBG, all at below-retail prices. The blog also features coupon codes and links back to the particular featured handbag.
(2.) http://www.i-globalmall.com/ TANO Handbags Purses & Wallets. Devoted to all things Tano, i-GlobalMall.com is the perfect blog for Tano fans worldwide. Each day the blog features a new Tano style at below-retail prices. Tano lovers will also find articles relating to this trendy, yet reasonably priced, handbag line which offers a variety of styles and colors, not to mention the cleverest handbag names around. Plus visitors will find special coupon codes good for additional discounts off of their favorite Tano handbag. Tano International is a family owned and operated business dating back to 1912. Tano is known for its longevity, selection of discreet resellers and product warranty. There are only a few online retailers authorized to sell Tano, and although the official Tano Site names only one online resource on their Q&A page (a paid by sponsor position), eFashionHouse.com, listed under the "Stores" category on Tanobag.com, ranks at the top of the list of Tano online resellers.
(3.) http://www.designersla.com/ Handbags, Purses, Jewelry, Clothes - DesignersLA. A great blog dedicated to honoring Los Angeles-based designers, DesignersLA.com features the handbag and accessories from some of the hippest designers in LA. From household names like Juicy Couture and Rachel Pally to smaller labels like Circa Studio and Bells & Whistles, whether you reside in LA land or not, you are sure to love this site detailing all the glitz and glamour that is LA fashion. Plus the site features particular items at a discount prices. If you are a Los Angeles Designer, please submit your bio to CustomerCare@eFashionHouse.com to be featured on DesignersLA.com.
(4.) http://www.luxuryvintage.com/ Vintage Designer Handbags Purses & More. Ever since Hollywood starlets have started showing up on the red carpet in vintage gowns and accessories, vintage handbags and accessories are back in a big way. For those who admire the classic lines of fashion past, then LuxuryVintage.com is for them. Each day the blog features a different vintage designer handbag and accessory, from coveted designers like Chanel and Hermes to one-of-a-king jewelry, vintage groupies will love the looks and the off-retail prices.
(5.) http://www.brandsboutique.com/ Designer Fashion Brands. Despite the recent grumblings about the handbag bubble bursting, we all know that the "it-bag" still reigns supreme. BrandsBoutique.com is for the fashionista who knows that building your handbag collection isn't just about carrying the latest designer craze but about being a true handbag connoisseur. The site not only features a different designer handbag daily but also includes articles that discuss all things handbags, from handbag fads to tips on properly cleaning your handbag.
(6.) http://www.loft102.com/ Loft 102. Let's face it a contemporary view on fashion, inspiration and all that jazz can easily come from a modern living space. Loft 102 was just that...a modern living space where eFashionHouse was born. Now, Loft 102 is a blog devoted to modern thinking, creating and inspiring. It's a contemporary view on fashion, designer handbags, purses, hats, scarves, jewelry, belts, shoes, and all-things-modern for every day living. This Blog features articles, Press Releases and art work from eFashionHouse.com.
(7.) http://eFashionHouseNetwork.com/ eFashionHouse Blog Network. In 1996, when the Internet was still new territory and online shopping unheard of by most people, a small home-based business was started called i-GlobalMall.com (IGM). The ecommerce business began by sourcing and reselling stock lots of pre season designer handbags and accessories. IGM evolved and was later incorporated. eFashionHouse.com became the home of five online fashion stores. The purpose of eFashionHouse is to offer a resource to all markets looking for designer handbags and accessories below retail prices.
(8) http://www.ShoppingBrokers.com/ Online Shopping Brokers is a one-stop online virtual mall. Whether you are in the mood to just browse or if you're looking for a specific item from one of your favorite stores, ShoppingBrokers.com is the place to start shopping. Read about all your favorite online stores, get coupons for free shipping and other discounts. Search the site. Subscribe to a Free Gift News email list. Shop from an A-Z Online Shopping Broker Directory.
(9) http://www.pietroalessandro.net/ Pietro Alessandro Handbands. DesignersLA Online Store introduces many popular USA based leather handbag collections. Pietro Alessandro Handbags Blog features the popular line of colorful handbags made and distributed within the USA. The Pietro Alessandro collection features a variety of textures and fabrications. The blog is a good place to read about current styles and new designs added each season.
(10) http://www.tanobag.net/ The TANO Bag Blog. Keeping abreast of the latest Tano designs is our objective. And, as a result of increased Tano bag sales, eFashionHouse.com offers its online Tano bloggers and shoppers enhanced purchase policies when making their Tano purchase from eFashionHouse.com. The new perks and benefits are outlined at eFashionHouse's blog entitled 'Tano Bag Blog' and located at http://www.TanoBag.net The enhanced Tano purchase perks are summarized here. Tano purchase perks & benefits from eFashionHouse.com include: (1) the best online selection of Tano handbags, purses and wallets. (2)receive a guaranteed lowest price online. (3) special orders accepted. (4) no sales tax worldwide. (5) most USA orders ship free. (6) global shipping. (7) one-year warranty. Read the blog often to keep up with the latest news and information.
(11) http://www.tanopurse.com/ TANO Purses. We write about the latest Tano bag styles, colors and designs. You read about all the new Tano purses and find ways to purchase them at the best prices online. The Tano Purse blog defines what's hot and what's new. We update the blog daily with a Tano Bag of the Day post.
(12) http://www.tanohandbag.net/ TANO Handbags. Tano leather handbags are one of our best selling product lines. We have several blogs dedicated to Tano handbags. Each blog has a slightly different purpose, and they all focus on one objective: Tano Handbags. The TANO BAG Blog is created to keep readers informed of the latest Tano handbag styles, colors and designs.
(13) http://www.meliebiancohandbags.com/ Melie Bianco Handbags. Our newest addition to DesignersLA Online Store is Melie Bianco Handbags. Melie Bianco is a Los Angeles handbag designer who believes in quality and low price. Her styles are hip, edgey and fashionable. Melie Bianco takes the best from the best and makes a designer handbag affordable for anyone to own. She uses a high quality very soft synthetic leather construction, adds beautiful design and creates a funky, modern handbag. The Melie Bianco Handbags Blog will keep you informed of the latest styles, colors and designs available online for the best prices, too.
(14) http://www.handbagsonline.org/ Handbags Online. One of our newest blogs, is a Blog Dedicated to the Rantings of Handbag Addicts! We write about handbags here & you read about handbags here! We're all about handbags online. Basically, anything on or off-the-wall about handbags.
(15) http://www.purseblogger.com/ The Purse Blogger. Read about designer handbags, see pictures of the the world's most beautiful purses, keep abreast of news worthy fashion tips, and learn about online handbag sales. If you like to shop online & save money this blog is for you!
About eFashionHouse.com
Anna Miller is the President of i-GlobalMall.com, Inc. She operates the website http://www.efashionhouse.com/ and sells high-end authentic designer handbags and accessories at off-retail prices. EFashionHouse.com was named Best of the Web by People Magazine StyleWatch for Discount Designer Handbags and Purses. EfashionHouse.com should not be confused with any other website selling a similar product or using a similar name. EfashionHouse.com is the home of five fashion ecommerce stores: BrandsBoutique, LuxuryVintage, DesignersLA, ItalysOutlet, and ValueBags. Anna is considered an Internet Pioneer & Ecommerce Entrepreneur. She's been reselling Designer Merchandise online since the early 90s.Labels: buy tano online, efashionhouse, eFashionHouse.com Welcomes Melie Bianco to DesignersLA Online Store, pietro alessandro, tano handbag |
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| Lust for luxury labels lifts fashion house |
| Friday, February 8, 2008 |
By Elizabeth TilleyLAST week, in the grand penthouse of a new Kangaroo Point riverside apartment block, a select and very fashionable crowd gathered to welcome one of the world's most luxurious fashion brands to Brisbane.
A selection of handbags, shoes and other leathergoods from the spring/summer 2008 collection by Italian fashion house, Bottega Veneta is now stocked in Fortitude Valley designer accessories boutique, Jean Brown Gallerie.
The crowd could barely contain their excitement as they sipped champagne and swanned around the room carrying their designer handbags and sporting Miu Miu pumps. They had come to listen to Amy Tye, president of the global brand, speak about the lengthy and involved leather weaving process involved in making a suede-lined, lamb or deer skin handbag, and they left feeling less guilty about their desire to pay $5000 for one. For the increasing number of young luxury brand buyers in Brisbane, or those wanting to own something by Bottega Veneta without spending a small fortune, there's always the leather mobile phone strap, also worn as a bracelet, which retails for about $180.
The launch revealed a side to Brisbane that many people would not know existed, but which is rapidly gaining strength, partly due to the city's new style queen, Amber Long. Thanks to Long, and her husband, Matthew, who opened Jean Brown Gallerie in May 2007 and recently its clothing equivalent, Jean Brown Robe, names such as Manolo Blahnik and Jimmy Choo are no longer only familiar to Sex and the City fans. And they have big plans for the expansion of Jean Brown into a fashion empire, starting as soon as next month, when they open a third boutique in New Farm. "It won't be a Jean Brown store – it will be a very different concept for Brisbane," Amber says, without revealing any more.
Amber says the Jean Brown Group is constantly approached by national retail developers looking to house a Jean Brown boutique in their development. "The branding's so strong now that (Jean Brown is) seen as a leading brand that will attract other retailers to a development," she says. Fashion houses are also interested in forming partnerships with the Jean Brown Group to open high fashion, mono-brand stores on their behalf. "That's one of a whole series of opportunities we're looking at," Amber says.
According to Matthew, it is not highly unusual for one of their regular customers to spend $15,000 in one transaction in one of their stores. Better-known brands such as Manolo Blahnik and Miu Miu have been big hits with Queenslanders in Jean Brown Gallerie, Matthew says, mostly because of their widely acknowledged reputation. He says it's too early to comment on the success of Jean Brown Robe since it opened in December. "We expect that brands like Chloe, Miu Miu and Yves Saint Laurent will sell well," he says. "Miu Miu has a strong following here and its ready-to-wear collection arrives in store this week."
Being the only store in Australia to stock YSL since the luxury label's Sydney store closed down in 2003, inquiries have been flooding in from all over the country. "We had a lady buy two different sizes of the one YSL top the other day." Amber describes Jean Brown Robe as a representation of the most important internationally recognised brands that would be found in leading department stores overseas. The current collections by Chloe, Yves Saint Laurent, Thakoon and Miu Miu hanging on the racks in the new store are bursting with colours such as fuchsia, yellow, red and bold prints – perfect for Queensland's sunny disposition. Soon, Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen's fashion label, The Row, will also be in stock.
"Queensland women know these labels and want them in their wardrobes as soon as collections become available, not the following season," Amber says. While both stores have a reasonably broad client base, Matthew admits that 80 per cent of their business comes from 20 per cent of their clients. When Amber goes on her twice-yearly buying trips to Paris, London and New York, she always keeps particular customers in mind, but trends are her primary focus and she has to be careful to buy clothes and accessories that suit Queensland's unique climate. "She has to be really selective about what to buy," Matthew says.
Labels to know
Thakoon (pronounced as it sounds; Thak-oon): The label by award-winning New York designer Thakoon Panichgul is being offered for the first time in Australia at Jean Brown Robe. The collection is based around the art of functionality while incorporating pixilated prints. Actor Kate Bosworth is his muse.
Bottega Veneta (pronounced Bott-ayga Ven-eta), below: Launched in 1966 as a family business of luxury leather accessories, this label is distinguished by its timeless, ultra-luxurious designs. Labelled only on the inside, its handbags boast classic clean lines and soft leathers.
Chloe: The Spring/Summer 2008 collection from this notable French fashion house features a fresh mix of ethereal mid-calf dresses in glacial white, while encompassing elements of drama, heightened by bold fabric panels in vivid tones of purple and navy as well as fresh seasonal colours such as egg-yellow and fuchsia.
Yves Saint Laurent (pronounced Eevs Sayn Loron): Legendary designer Stefano Pilati steered this French fashion house towards modern elegance and took a creative approach to tailoring, promoting new volumes and asymmetrical lines. Jean Brown Robe is the only Australian retailer of Yves Saint Laurent clothing.
alldressedup: Offered for the first time in Australia, this Singaporean label devised a collection that was inspired by Chinese lanterns and boasts soft smocks and ruched detailing.
Lanvin (pronounced Lon-van): The world's oldest ongoing fashion house is enjoying a rapid resurgence in popularity due to the exceptional style of designer Alber Elbaz.
Miu Miu (pronounced Myoo-myoo): Created by Prada as a cutting-edge label and is well-known globally for extraordinary designs as well as the use of gorgeous materials. Labels: bottega veneta, chanel, chloe handbags, lanvin, miu miu, prada handbags, yves saing laurent |
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| Women love designer handbags and women love bargains |
| Friday, February 1, 2008 |
Put together these two things, and you get the discount designer handbag. Many times, women who love the appearance and quality associated with designer handbags don’t want to pay retail prices. The great news is that they may not have to. There are many different places where a savvy shopper can find a discount designer handbag.
There are several online retailers who offer a fabulous selection of genuine designer handbags at discounted prices. Brands Boutique is one such retailer. Brands Boutique boasts of a sizable inventory and wide selection of discount designer handbags, as well as many other types of discounted designer merchandise.
Those who shop with Brands Boutique can enjoy deep discounts on a wide variety of popular, high-end designers merchandise. The wide selection of designer merchandise available from Brands Boutique includes a wide selection of handbags designed by Hermes, Dolce & Gabbana, Dior, Diesel, Chloe, Chanel, Burberry, Balenciaga, Armani and many others. In addition to great deals on discount designer handbags, bargain hunters may also discover discounts on famous designer apparel and other accessories at Brands Boutique.
At Brands Boutique, bargain hunters have found excellent discount prices on classic handbags including the Gucci vintage aqua blue Jackie O shoulder bag — the coveted red Birkin bag. Discount prices are also available on some of the more trendy designer handbags such as the Christian Dior denim handbag, the G Star recycled paper tote bag and the Dries van Noten distressed leather shoulder bag.
Another excellent online retailer specializing in discount designer handbags is Handbag Crew. While you aren’t likely to find designer clothing at the Handbag Crew website, you will find an amazing selection of high-end discount designer handbags. This retailer specializes in the most sought-after designers such as Prada, Marc Jacobs, Fendi and others.
If you don’t find the discount designer handbag of your dreams at the first online retailer you investigate, keep looking. There are many online retailers that offer a wide array of designer handbags at excellent discount prices. Remember that bargain hunting takes time and sometimes requires strategy. That is why it is called hunting! Make sure to purchase your discount designer handbag from a retailer that certifies the authenticity of your purchase and offers deeply discount pricing. There is nothing more satisfying than finding a great deal on the perfect designer handbag to complete your wardrobe.
Balenciaga handbags are some of the most sought after handbags in the world. Balenciaga handbags are produced by one of the most respected designers in the industry, Cristobal Balenciaga. He created the world of Balenciaga in the early 1900s in San Sebastian, Spain and then spread worldwide from there. By the mid 1900s, Balenciaga had spread to the major cities of Madrid and Barcelona and even into Paris. With its esteemed history, Balenciaga continues to produce quality fashionable handbags today.
The Elegance of Balenciaga Handbags
A Balenciaga handbag is one of the most sought after commodities in the fashion world. Each Balenciaga handbag is hand made by skilled Balenciaga craftsman and is an exclusive purchase. Most people, including some of the most famous names in the world, receive their Balenciaga handbag after being on a waiting list for a time. The flurry of interest surrounding each new Balenciaga handbag design begins as it is being created as the fashion world cannot wait until its release.
Fulfill the Dream of Balenciaga
Balenciaga employs the use of goat leather that has a naturally worn look. Balenciaga handbags are surprisingly designed to boast a blend of fashion, quality and function. Each Balenciaga handbag is roomy enough to hold everything you will ever need for your day, yet fashionable enough to be a desired accessory even if it were empty. Notables such as Nicky Hilton are often seen with a Balenciaga handbag on their arms.
Balenciaga’s upscale handbags are a great addition to any outfit, casual or dressy. Any woman who carries a Balenciaga handbag is immediately viewed with envy by every other woman who can only dream of owning one of these beautiful masterpieces. In short, to own a Balenciaga handbag is to gain the reputation of being a stylish woman. The popularity of Balenciaga handbags have often led to pirating of the styles and the name, and the creation of cheap Balenciaga handbag knockoffs.
The cost of quality is evidenced in the prices of Balenciaga handbags. Because these bags are quite expensive, many women have attempted to find low cost versions that are nothing but cheap imitations and do not reflect either the quality or the stylishness of an authentic Balenciaga handbag. Women who know the difference invest in the real thing — a quality Balenciaga bag made with the care and quality invested into every authentic Balenciaga handbag. One look at the style and one touch of the buttery soft leather earns Balenciaga a customer for life.
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| eFashionHouse.com Welcomes Melie Bianco to DesignersLA Online Store |
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Sky Valley, CA (PRWEB) January 28, 2008 – Dedicated to offering its clientele designer handbags at off-retail prices, eFashionHouse.com, named Best of the Web by People magazine’s StyleWatch, continues to find ways to pass on even more savings to its valued customers by carrying famed Melie Bianco handbags. Known for creating handbags that are “chic” and “affordable,” Melie Bianco is fast becoming the talk of the town among fashion editors and style mavens alike due to her fashion forward styles and entirely attainable prices.
“We are so excited to carry Melie Bianco in the DesignersLA store. If owning a designer handbag made from the finest craftsmanship for under a hundred dollars seems to good to be true, than you don’t know about Melie Bianco handbags,” says Anna Miller, eFashionHouse.com owner and operator. “Not only do Melie Bianco handbags fit our young, edgy clientele but they work with our customers who are on a budget or don’t like dropping thousands of dollars on a beloved designer handbag.”
A local Los Angeles designer, Melie Bianco handbags can be seen on the arms of Hollywood starlets but are priced so that non-celebrities can be just as fabulous, which is why her collection has been featured in such fashion magazines like Marie Claire, Cosmopolitan, Self and People StyleWatch and on TV shows like Today Show and Good Day New York.
Made from the softest “butter-like” faux leathers, Melie Bianco handbags feature sleek modern designs, like distressed patent leather, silver python and gathered hobos. Plus for those who are looking for an alternative to leather, all Melie Bianco handbags are made from faux leather (but you’d never know it). And at such affordable prices, $56-$76 depending on the style, Melie Bianco handbags make the perfect gift for friends and family.
One of five eFashionHouse.com online stores, DesignersLA has been operating since 2003 and only carries Los Angeles-based fashion designers. The site carries a wide range of LA designers from local legends like Bells & Whistles and Melvone to household names like Juicy Couture and Trina Turk. Inventory includes handbags, jewelry and more and all items are 100% authentic and below retail.
About eFashionHouse.com
Anna Miller is the President of i-GlobalMall.com, Inc. She operates the website http://www.efashionhouse.com/ and sells high-end authentic designer handbags and accessories at off-retail prices. EFashionHouse.com was named Best of the Web by People Magazine StyleWatch for Discount Designer Handbags and Purses. eFashionHouse.com should not be confused with any other website selling a similar product or using a similar name. EfashionHouse.com is the home of five fashion ecommerce stores: BrandsBoutique, LuxuryVintage, DesignersLA, ItalysOutlet, and ValueBags. Anna is considered an Internet Pioneer & Ecommerce Entrepreneur. She’s been reselling Designer Merchandise online since the early 90s. eFashionHouse.com has an extensive Press Page and a Fashion Blog Network. Visit the site for more details.
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