Considerations when buying patent leather handbags
A genuine patent leather handbag is a high fashion accessory. These special bags can be rather expensive because only top-grain, flawless leather is used in their production. The smooth leather is then treated with a coating of polyurethane plastic to create the glossy finish. A good patent leather handbag is an investment and should be chosen with care.
Choosing the best style of patent leather handbag
Patent bags come in a variety of styles from totes to organiser handbags and clutch purses. For those who are looking for a large leather bag, patent leather totes or satchels are a good option. Purses in the medium-sized range include hobos and organiser bags, which are great for daily use. A clutch purse is a good choice for those who travel light, or for a party or special occasion.
Selecting the best color of patent leather bag
When the process was new, only black could be used in making patent leather handbags and shoes. Now, besides the popular black leather bags, any colour from a red leather purse to a pink clutch bag can be purchased in patent leather. A bright red satchel or green clutch bag can be a real eye-catching accessory.
Looks
Some unique and attractive looks in patent leather purses are the Dooney & Bourke 'Pocket Sac Croc", embossed patent leather croc in deep red sold by Nordstrom in hobo and satchel styles. A golden yellow satchel by Cole Haan, sold at Bluefly.com, is a roomy, large leather purse. For those who prefer a small leather bags, Christian Dion makes a beautiful embossed pink leather clutch bag.
Designer patent leather handbags
Most top purse designers carry patent leather bags. Luxury bags of patent leather are made by famous designers such as Cole Haan, Christian Dior and Coach. Italian handbags of patent leather are made by Gucci.
Coach is also a big name in patent leather and makes attractive patent leather hobos, clutches and other style bags. Designer bags are sold at high-end department stores such as Nordstrom and Macys.
Faux patent leather bags
Because a genuine patent leather handbag can be expensive, there are many cheap knock-offs around. A patent leather handbag has an almost synthetic appearance, so they are easy to replicate. Many vendors sell cheap leather bags which are actually faux patent leather purses made out of vinyl.
The trained eye can easily tell the real thing form a faux plastic purse. A vinyl handbag will be much stiffer and have a gaudy rather than a rich sheen. When spending a good sum for a patent leather purse, it is best to purchase one from a reputable retailer and stick with known designer brands.
The bags mentioned in this article can be viewed at:
Shopstyle.com (browse) (patent leather handbags)
Shop.nordstrom.com
Bluefly.com
