That’s an important question, and a question that our Italian leather handbag specialists will be addressing in today’s blog post. Hera’s Handbags is proud to offer a range of affordable fashion Italian designer handbags from cross body purses to ladies shoulder bags and more. Are you looking to step up your winter fashion game? Shop our collection of business bags for ladies today!
Now, to help your efforts in becoming equal parts winter fashionista and blizzard preparedness expert, let’s check out some of the essential purse items that you should carry during the colder seasons.
No one wants brittle hair or cracking skin, right? From boarding an overseas flight home for the holidays to walking the dogs for even just a few blocks, the harsh dryness of the winter can leave your skin begging for some moisturizer. Switching between the chill of the outdoors and the warm indoor heat is even worse for keeping your skin moisturized, and so this calls for a non-oily lotion or some other topical moisturizer on hand. Not only will this help keep your skin hydrated, but it will also keep it from direct contact with the air. Indeed, acting as a barrier to the external environment, the more you moisturize throughout the day, the healthier your skin will feel and look!
Your hair and skin aren’t the only parts of your body that dry out during the winter. Your lips are especially prone to the excessively dry atmosphere, so balm those suckers up! Really, some even prioritize lip balm so high on the list of daily essential items that sticks of Chapstick never leave their front pockets. Just make sure to wait a little while to apply your actual lipstick after moisturizing your lips!
It’s cold, it’s winter, it’s probably snowy out, and driving around just isn’t pleasant when your steering wheel is a block of ice. A lush pair of winter gloves can be a total lifesaver during the winter months when your hands are frequently washed (who wants to get sick?) and robbed of their natural oils. Investing in a nice, insulating pair of gloves or mittens will protect your hands from damage and make those brutal winter temps feel like a summer breeze.
There’s an old saying that goes something along the lines of “hydrate or die,” and it’s true. More often than not, inadequate hydration is the cause of many of our day-to-day problems, easily reconcilable with some gulps of delicious aqua. Do yourself a favor this winter and carry around a reusable water bottle so that you can easily hydrate on-the-go. Just make sure to thoroughly wash out the bottle on a frequent basis, as those pesky germs are at their peak activity during this time of year.
Better for more than just your issues, soft tissues are necessary to gently wipe your runny nose during the dry winter season. Tissues are also great to aid you in any makeup touch-ups as well as any wind-induced teary eyes that you may get. As a practical bonus, tissue packages are small and incredibly lightweight. If your stylish leather handbag was literally stuffed full of tissue packages, it would probably feel empty when you went to pick it up.
No one else makes a handmade leather shoulder bag like we do here at Hera’s Handbags. Our Vera Pelle handbags are made with genuine Italian leather to give you the best stylish handbag experience. Shop our ladies business bags and fashion Italian designer handbags today!
]]>Now, on the other hand, it also seems like it’s always a great time to buy a stylish leather handbag online, and when you’re shopping our ladies leather business bags, well, it’s always a great time to buy. With bargain prices on our real Italian leather handbags, you really can’t go wrong shopping Hera’s Handbags. So, even if there isn’t any room in your closet for yet another handmade leather handbag, at least there’s room in the budget.
In today’s blog post, we’re going to cover some useful ways that you can repurpose your old handbags in order to help you get rid of the old and make way for the new. Continue reading below to learn more, and as always, feel free to shop our Italian designer handbags today!
If you’ve been driving around without an emergency kit in your car, then you definitely need to get one - or in this case, make one. An old purse makes a great carrying pouch for essential in-car items like water bottles, dried snacks, a tire gauge, some road flares, and maybe even a blanket. Of course, what you can fit into your emergency kit depends on the size of the bag in question, so consider creating two kits: a smaller one for in-town driving, and a larger one for longer distances like a road trip.
If you have any old purses with flat bottoms, then you’re definitely going to get extended use out of at least one of them! Purses with flat bottoms make great, small sewing kits. Not only do purses keep the contents safe and sound, but all of your sewing items will be easily accessible. So, if you’re into sewing but you’re not one of those professionals that lugs around an entire suitcase of supplies, an old flat bottom purse is a modest yet practical sewing kit solution.
Whether the holidays are coming up or you’re just feeling generous, there’s always value in donating your old handbag. So long as the purse isn’t completely torn to shreds and holds some remaining practical value, chances are that someone out there could use it. Just make sure to give it a good cleaning before you donate it, or at least make sure that all of your personal contents are out of the bag before you’ve handed it off. Just imagine all of the random personal items you’ll amass when you dig through and clean out all of your old handbags.
It would pain us if you did this with a new stylish leather handbag, but you should be able to cut old purses apart and use some of the components for random things. That being said, it helps if you have legitimate experience with leatherworking. For example, long straps from handbags can be used as belts or fabulous pet collars. Smaller straps can be cut down further to become a fashionable bracelet or cuff, and the body of an old purse could even be fashioned into a wallet or a decorative item. Really, the sky's the limit and what you want to do with your old purse(s) is completely up to you and your own creativity.
Without new handbags to replace your old ones, what’s the point of repurposing some of your purses? That’s where Hera’s Handbags comes in. With a great selection of the latest handbags on the market with prices that won’t break your wallet - or purse, rather - we’re confident that you’ll have no problem replacing your old purses. Shop our quality handbags online today!
]]>It’s hard to put your finger on that feeling, but sometimes, when you go out to a store and happen to find the perfect item at a bargain price, there’s just something that feels inherently good about it. Is it the fact that you’re stimulating our capitalist economy, or does the feeling of shopping satisfaction stem from necessity? Well, it’s not like you needed that tenth pair of bright pink high heels, but when they look that drop-dead gorgeous at a reasonable price, well, it’s hard to say no.
Now, not that we’d prescribe going shopping as an effective way to combat against depression or a number of conditions, but there might actually be some legitimate value in what is known as “retail therapy.” If you’ve ever heard the phrase “When the going gets tough, the tough go shopping,” then you’re probably already familiar with this concept. Well, in the modern age of 2017, many people do their shopping online. At Hera’s Handbags, our designer handbags made in Italy are here to purchase should you choose to take your retail therapy session to the internet (is typing in your credit card information as satisfying as swiping it at the store? We’ll let you decide on that one).
We’re proud to carry items like our soft leather hobo bag, business bags for ladies and other Vera Pelle handbags for a fraction of the competition’s price. If you’re feeling the itch for a new Italian luxury handbag, we’re not going to hold you back from making that satisfying purchase. You can shop our main collection of ladies businesses bags and other stylish handbags here! Now, we’re going to take a closer look at the nuances of retail therapy.
It is. A survey conducted by TNS Global on behalf of Ebates.com actually found that more than half of Americans (52 percent, including 64 percent of women and 40 percent of men) admitted to engaging in retail therapy - roughly defined as the act of shopping and spending in order to improve one’s mood. The findings in this survey reflect the findings of a previous study published in the Journal of Psychology and Marketing, in which 62 percent of shoppers had purchased something to cheer themselves up, and another 28 percent had purchased something as a means of celebration. In either case, we think that the expression “treat yourself” definitely applies.
It’s fair to say that for some people, there’s a quick rush followed by making a purchase. But is retail therapy actually...therapeutic? Renowned San Francisco therapist Peggy Wynne believes so. Wynne believes that, in small, manageable doses, retail therapy can soothe the soul, but it depends on the individual. When shopping is done in moderation, it isn’t a problem, similar to the moderate use of alcohol.
Like all great things in life (and what could be greater than buying a shiny, brand new item?), it is quite possible to indulge too heavily in retail therapy - at a certain point, the experience is more accurately classified as “retail disease”, or, you know, “massive credit card debt.” Interestingly enough, the warning signs that habitual shopping has become a problem have a lot of overlap with the classic tell-tale alcohol abuse signs. Wynne says that lying or hiding purchases from loved ones, feeling guilt or shame about shopping or missing work or other obligations in order to go shopping are signs that indicate a shopping habit has spiraled out of control.
Though it’s difficult to say that buying material items lead to long-term, therapeutic satisfaction, there certainly are benefits to buying brand new things. Imagine that you’re furthering your career and taking the next big step by moving out to a big city for a new job. When you interview, you realize that everyone at the office is dressed sharp, and by sharp, we mean truly cutting edge. A stylish and sleek new outfit (or several new outfits if we’re being realistic) can really help bring out the confidence it takes to make great first impressions in a professional workplace.
Really, who hasn’t purchased something new for a special date, a new job, a big event or even the start of a new school year? It’s only human nature to want to be loved and accepted by our peers, and dressing stylishly in new clothes can certainly add some more swagger to your step.
When it comes to some of the more popular benefits of retail therapy, things like entertainment, rejuvenation, and escape come to mind for many people. Think of online shopping as somewhat of a mini mental vacation, if you will. This makes sense because shopping online is a relatively mindless, low-effort and relaxing activity. It’s also fairly harmless in many instances because you can browse websites without ever putting anything into your cart or actually spending a single dollar.
So, whether you’re window shopping, just scrolling through our business bags for ladies online or aggressively pawing through clearance racks at outlet malls, shopping really can be a mental refresher. Think of shopping as providing some of the benefits of a long weekend vacation without the hassle of packing or planning.
Hera’s Handbags understands that you have a seemingly infinite selection of stores to shop from, but our designer handbags made in Italy and our business bags for ladies are worth the visit to our site. With genuine Italian leather and careful attention to detail, you won’t find deals like these anywhere else. Shop Hera’s Handbags today!
]]>The savings during this time of year are undeniably good. Whether you’re facing the ruthless crowd of savvy shoppers at Walmart for that new flat screen TV or you’ve been waiting to order a new tech gadget online, many of these deals are simply too good to pass up. That’s what Black Friday and Cyber Monday shoppers have in common, actually: from online shopping in your pajamas to braving the early morning cold and the violent crowds of people, this time of year is perfect for shopping.
Now, with that being said, what if we told you that our Italian designer bags company here at Hera’s Handbags has awesome deals year round? That’s right! We carry the best designer handbags made in Italy as well as business bags for ladies that have a soft, quality feeling to the leather without totally breaking your budget. In light of this shopping-fueled time of year, we encourage you to check out our sale items here.
Now, in the interest of keeping you alive and well during Black Friday and Cyber Monday, let’s check out a few tips.
Don’t head out and shop without knowing what you or your loved ones want this holiday season. Going out with even just a rough shopping plan will help reduce unnecessary or impulse purchases. Seriously, impulse purchases can kill a Black Friday budget, so try and stick to what’s on your list and don’t fall prey to those extra knick-knacks near the registers.
Smart Black Friday shoppers will familiarize themselves with Black Friday Ads. It’s really quite logical if you think about it. Check the ads for your favorite stores first, but also keep places that you might not normally shop in mind. While online bargains are often a better deal, finding the right coupon or showing up to an actual retail store at the right time could lead to even more savings. Plus, the best part is that you don’t have to anxiously wait for those packages in the mail, and there’s no risk of your items getting lost or damaged in the process.
Did you know that some people legitimately employ themselves during Black Friday as a “line stander?” It’s true. Unless your time is that precious or you’re doing that level of Black Friday shopping, just be prepared to encounter a wait, especially if the store is not open yet. Try to pack light, keep some water and a snack or two on your person, and stay entertained, lest your boredom leads to impulse purchases.
Our Italian designer bags specialists don’t think that you should be limited to certain times of the year just to get a good deal. With our sale items, you’ll find great deals on our fabulous business bags for ladies, soft leather shoulder tote, and more. Feel free to shop our main collection of designer handbags made in Italy today!
]]>Answering that question is ultimately up to you, but our stylish leather handbag company will say that there are multiple reasons why staying home and shopping designer Italian bags online is the way to go. When the retail stores close and defeated employees finally lock the doors and make their way home, just know that Hera’s Handbags is available at any time to shop for the hottest real Italian leather bags and designer clutch bags. Before the Black Friday madness sets in, we encourage you to shop our online leather handbag store.
There could literally be thousands of reasons why staying at home and shopping purses online is better than hitting a retail store on Black Friday, but we’ll look at a few in today’s blog post.
Who really wants to wake up at the witching hour in the middle of the night just to get a cheap TV? Instead of sacrificing valuable sleep just to save some money, save your health by sleeping in and waking up naturally without an alarm. Your body will thank you later, and besides, you’re probably stuffed from your giant Thanksgiving meal anyway.
Black Friday has a strange way of marking a transition from fall to winter. Even though the winter solstice isn’t technically until December 21st, nearly a month later, people tend to go into full holiday and Christmas mode right after Thanksgiving anyway. So, by this point in the year, it’s probably getting pretty cold outside. Doesn’t sipping a warm cup of cocoa in a blanket while listening to Michael Buble’s Christmas album for the 23rd time in a row seem better than facing the bitter cold, only to discover that the item you wanted to purchase is now sold out? Stay in, stay warm and get cozy.
If there’s an appropriate time to be lazy during the calendar year, it has to be right after Thanksgiving. With a belly full of food and a night’s worth of sleep that would make a grizzly bear jealous, why throw it all to waste by cutting your deep sleep early and expending the effort to put on warm clothes and head out the door? It just doesn’t make sense. Indeed, one of the most important parts about Thanksgiving is relishing your feast the day after by being as lazy and sedentary as possible (the leftovers are nice, too). So, feel free to binge watch your favorite show or do a movie marathon without any guilt.
With deals like Cyber Monday just around the corner, it just makes sense to stay online and shop our Italian designer handbags and handmade leather shoulder bags here at Hera’s Handbags. Browse our collection today!
]]>It’s completely fair to say that fashion is subjective, but it’s also fair to say that some pretty...well, interesting things have occurred in the global fashion circuit throughout time. From ‘black teeth’ back in the days of Elizabeth I to overly long sleeves and even wearing bathrobes as a fashion statement, fashion is a constantly evolving clothing and style movement that never seems to stay the same.
At Hera’s Handbags, we believe that our stylish designer handbags are an elegant and iconic fashion statement that will never go out of style. Simple yet refined, our real Italian leather bags and Vera Pelle designer bags are available for a price that won’t break your wallet but will add a sense of confidence and swagger to your step that you didn’t know a stylish handbag could give you. Shop our collection of the latest handbags today from Hera’s Handbags!
And now, for the good stuff - let’s take a look at some of the arguably stranger things that the fashion scene has produced in the past.
We had to address this one immediately. Extreme sleeves are pretty much exactly what they sound like - ridiculously, almost comically long sleeves that go way past the hands. Why? The reason for those overly long sleeves is beyond us, but it certainly can’t be for pragmatic reasons. Trying to reach for your coffee? Oh no, now it’s spilled everywhere. Trying to type on your keyword at work? Now you have a mess of random letters instead of a coherent sentence.
At least these lengthy sleeves could substitute as gloves for those colder days of the year.
Fringed pants and shirts can be seen in the typical, folksy, 1970s-inspired outfits, and that looks pretty normal given that era of style. But strutting around, looking like a frayed carpet? People can do what they do and wear what they want, but some say that this fringe madness is as much about attracting the attention of street photographers as it is a nod to classic couture tailoring. In any case, it certainly takes a bold type of person to successfully pull off this look.
Yes, we weren’t joking about this one earlier. Call it what you will, perhaps even ‘aprés-shower chic’ or ‘morning couture,’ because bathrobes made their way to the front stage of the fashion arena back in 2016. Indeed, seen at Lacoste, Alexander Wang and Band of Outsiders, these comfy hooded garments that we associate with going to the spa and wearing around the house actually made their way to the streets of New York and beyond as legitimate (albeit comfy) outerwear. If you are going to wear a bathrobe outside, at least go for a silky one instead of a tattered terry cloth version.
You know and love the whole ripped and torn jeans trend, but muddy jeans? Nothing says you just got off a hard day’s work at the ranch with muddy jeans, except that most people sporting them probably aren’t familiar with manual labor. In any case, jeans caked with mud are apparently a fashion item that’s been trending in 2017. As it turns out, mixing water and dirt together doesn’t cost very much money, so we’re sure that designer brands are making a killing off of this recent fashion trend.
What beats one of our simple yet refined stylish handbags that you can purchase from us online? Call us biased, but our purses are unbeatable and you’ll find that you can mix and match your favorite bags from us with your favorite outfits. For the best in stylish Italian leather handbags, shop Hera’s Handbags today!
]]>As our readers are aware of, our Italian designer handbags here at Hera’s Handbags are the perfect fashion accessory for your favorite outfits and more. Whether you’re going out for a casual date or going to a gala ball, you can count on our Italian luxury bags to give you the stylish confidence boost that you’re looking for at a price that doesn’t deflate your purse. We’re going to address a few major myths about fashion in this post, but don’t forget to browse our main collection of stylish handbags here!
It’s tricky to address fashion myths because style is largely subjective. That being said, black and blue can get a bad rap because they can be so close in shade that it’s often difficult to tell them apart. Sure, wearing a black shirt with navy pants might look a little bit drab, but if you successfully accessorize and mix in different tones of color, you’ll add contrast to this color combination that makes black and blue actually look stylish.
Are you really doomed to a life of no silver jewelry just because you happen to wear a gold wedding band? Absolutely not. If you go to just about any jewelry store, you’ll see plenty of beautiful pieces that use the silver-gold combination. The key to putting a tasteful look together on your own is selecting the right pieces and committing to the look - in other words, wear more than one of each in order to make the silver and gold accents on your outfit look intentional.
This is a pretty typical fashion myth - additionally, people also believe that vertical stripes draw the eye up and down the body, making you appear longer and leaner. As it turns out, the reality is that people don’t perceive others wearing horizontal stripes as heavier. If anything, people are actually perceived as thinner.
Like any pattern you wear, stripes will draw attention to the area where they’re worn. So, you can minimize the ‘pattern effect’ by reducing the area with stripes. Doing things like wearing a blazer or a cardigan over a striped top will help you pull off the stripes look like you were born with it.
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]]>Are you ever watching a movie, enjoying the story or the cinematography, when you notice a particular product or item that catches your eye? It’s usually something along the lines of, “Hey, I have one of those too! Neat!” Well, Italian designer handbags like you’d find here at Hera’s Handbags are not exempt from their fame up on the big screen.
In today’s blog post, your friendly stylish handbag experts at Hera’s Handbags are going to touch on some of these fashionable purses that made their way into major motion pictures. If you’re in the market for a gorgeous real Italian leather bag, don’t forget to shop our collection today, and if you’re not, give it a browse anyway!
Margot Tenenbaum, played by Gwyneth Paltrow, portrayed a sort of unique geek-chic style that served as an instant inspiration to fashion houses like Gucci, Jonathan Saunders, Erdem, and more. Margot Tenenbaum’s ‘bookishness’ appeal is seen in the movie with a luxurious full fur coat while carrying a highly exclusive Hermès Birkin bag.
Sandra Bullock stars in another one of her typical romcom roles in this flick. In The Proposal, she plays Margaret Tate (not to be confused with Margot Tenenbaum, of course) who is a domineering boss that needs to marry very quickly in order to avoid deportation. You can spot a Prada Cervo Antik Shopper bag in the scene where she decides to propose to her assistant, but we doubt that most people would be able to catch that on the spot.
Gucci plays a major role in depicting the 70s glam culture in American Hustle. Amy Adams plays Sydney Prosser, and in a scene where she is strutting down the streets in a plunging neckline dress, you can find that she’s sporting a Gucci Bamboo Lady Lock bag. To say that it matches her outfit in the film and completes her dazzlingly striking look would probably be an understatement.
Ah, Jennifer Aniston - if anyone is going to totally nail the cool yet casual appeal at just about anytime, it’s definitely going to be her. In The Break-Up, directed by Peyton Reed, there is a scene where she’s toting a Chanel Cerf, simply yet elegantly paired with a collared shirt and jeans ensemble. We challenge you to find anyone who can ‘do it’ like Jennifer Aniston does - we don’t exactly know what ‘it’ is, but man, can she work it.
This mega-superhero ultra-flick didn’t turn out as great as many hoped it would, but hey, for us purse lovers, there is something to praise. Diana Prince, better known as Wonder Woman, is seen carrying a fabulous Valextra Medium Isis tote. While others might be distracted by the epic mix-up of two major superheroes, this bag, complete with its structured shape, was enough to grab our attention.
We can’t guarantee that you make your way to the big screen just because you’re sporting one of our designer stylish handbags, but you will be fashionable - that much we can guarantee. So why not browse our collection and shop Hera’s Handbags today?
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So, you’ve purchased one of our nice Italian luxury handbags from us, but you might be wondering how to take really good care of it. After all, why would you invest in buying a nice purse without the desire to keep it in good condition? We believe that all fashionable bags deserve to be kept in tip-top shape, and that’s why today’s blog post is dedicated to a few useful tips that will help you get the most out of our very own leather handbag. Let’s take a look, but don’t forget to browse our collection to find the latest addition to your collection!
Washing your hands is, in general, a good life practice. Handling leather handbags with clean hands is the first thing that you should do to take care of your bag and preserve its life - leather bags are susceptible to absorbing grease and oils. After washing your hands, wipe the surface of the leather with a damp white cotton cloth, but be careful not to use too much water as leather takes time to dry.
There are many cleaners out there that are specially made to safely clean leather. Also known as ‘soft soap,’ you apply this cleaner using a circular motion and wipe it off with another slightly damp cloth, making sure not to clog the pores of the fabric. Depending on how often your bag is used, applying this type of soap one or two times a year should be enough to keep your designer bag clean and looking at its best.
In order to restore or hold its shape, stuff any of your unused bags that are just sitting there in your closet with bubble wrap or tissue paper. To avoid a buildup of dust and other fine airborne particles, store your leather purse in a dust bag or in a natural-fabric pillow case. Also, if you’ve just cleaned the bag, it’s important to allow it to completely air dry before you actually store it. And if you intend on storing the bag for the long-term, consider easing open the buckles and straps so that the impressions are released. This will help to avoid rubbing or permanent creases in any unwanted areas.
This leather bag care tip is pretty self-explanatory. The longer a spilled drink, food or whatever else your bag has come in contact with sits on the leather surface, the harder it is going to be to get those pesky stains out. We would advise being careful when it comes to eating and drinking around your nice handbag - if possible, make sure that it’s well out of the way of the ‘spill radius’ so that spilling anything on it isn’t a possibility.
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]]>Apparently, it really is that bad. That’s what Hera’s Handbags is going to go over in today’s blog post, which is a rather novel topic but something that we found interesting enough to dive into. To find yourself the perfect handmade leather handbag from Hera’s that you can love and take good care of by not setting on the ground, feel free to shop our collection. Now, let’s look at the stigma behind putting your Italian leather bag down on the ground.
In many cultures around the world, laying certain objects on the ground isn’t so much superstitious as it is disrespectful. Indeed, to some of these cultures, putting a handbag on the ground could imply that you’re basically just snubbing the money that’s inside of the handbag. Now, whether this perceived disrespect is actually going to take place or not really just depends on where you are. Still, it’s an interesting notion and important to keep in mind, especially if you’re traveling around the world.
Many handbags are exuberantly expensive, and a lot of them are also quite rare and exclusive. So, if you’re a bona fide lover of fashion, you’ll want to take good care of your pieces. If anything, not putting your designer bag on the floor is more of a common sense thing than anything else. Your bag becomes physically beat up by being exposed to the elements or accidentally kicked around by other people.
Even more so, from a metaphysical sort of standpoint, setting your clean handbag on the dirty ground basically illustrates that you don’t really shower proper care toward your bag. After all, if you’re willing to put it on the dirty floor, what else are you willing to subject the bag to? Oh, the horrors!
Many handbags are much bigger than they used to be, and that means taking up excessive amounts of room when you go out to dinner or do pretty much anything else. So how are you supposed to put the handbag out of your way without putting it on the ground? Well, you can always hang your purse on the back of your chair at a restaurant, but then it might get stolen.
A purse hook might be the way to go. A purse hook slips on the edge of the table and has a hook on the other end for your purse to hang by its strap. You can usually find purse hooks online.
We work hard and take pride in our handmade leather goods here at Hera’s Handbags, so you should treat your very own leather bag with the respect that it deserves! Shop our store today.
]]>At Hera’s Handbags, we’re proud to bring you an online store with the latest and greatest in Italian designer handbags. Our bags feature real leather made in Italy, so you know that you’re getting an authentic, quality-built handbag. What makes us different from our competitors is that, with our selection of stylish purses, you won’t be paying an arm and a leg to get your hands on these gorgeous fashion accessories.
In today’s blog post, we’re going to take a brief look at some of these iconic It bags that were elevated to all-star status by various celebrities. Continue learning about some of these timeless It bags by reading below, and don’t forget to shop our collection of the latest handbags.
Prada is well-known for many iconic It bags over the years. Many of these bags have actually been so popular and successful that some of their famous designs have been reissued here and there. Among their all-time most famous handbags is no doubt the bowling bag of spring and summer 2000. Ah, 2000...what a time. This bag was essentially an instant cult hit that immediately sold out worldwide, and Prada actually had to open long waiting lists for their customers.
2002 marked a particularly crazy year for the It Bag hysteria, and that’s when Luella Bartley’s Gisele bag was launched in collaboration with Mulberry. The bag followed the idea that Hermes and Gucci had back in the 1960s, which was naming bags after famous, stylish women. This bag was originally launched in tan leather and equestrian-style leather straps with a cute heart charm. And of course, after people started to see them on the arms of celebrities of Kate Moss, Reese Witherspoon, Sienna Miller and Keira Knightley, it became a huge hit.
Mulberry Bayswater
Not unlike Prada, British label Mulberry also had an impressive history of It bags. Of all bags that Mulberry released, their Bayswater was arguably their brand’s most iconic. An instant classic after it launched, pretty much everyone that was hyper fashion-conscious had a Mulberry Bayswater.
Bottega Venetta Woven Bag
A lot of the success of this stylish handbag could probably be boiled down to quality marketing efforts, but there’s no doubt that the woven designs of this particular It bag were iconic. The criss cross, plaited effect that the bag had was created by using Intrecciato, a technique that was invented that Bottega Veneta in the 1960s in order to make the thin leather used in their workshops more durable and stronger.
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]]>If you’re wondering why we’re so fixated on the fashion culture of Italy, it’s because we here at Hera’s Handbags carry a variety of Italian leather handbags and other Italian bags for you to sport around and feel your most confident in. Hera’s Handbags takes pride in knowing that we’re empowering women around the world to very their very best by using our quality Italian leather handbags as a fashion statement as well as a useful, every bag to carry all of your items around in.
When it comes to Italian purses and our practical, comfortable handbags, what you’ll find is that we’re heavily inspired by the rich fashion culture of Italy. In fact, our handbags are handmade right in this fashion capital, ensuring that you’re getting the very best, authentic product. But why, exactly, does Italy have such a reputation? Well, that’s what we’re going to look into in today’s blog post. Don’t forget to shop our beautiful bags by visiting here!
There’s no doubt that Italy’s stylish roots date back to 14th-century Florence, or Firenze, as it is known. Italy is essentially considered the ‘cradle of the Renaissance,’ and so it makes sense that Italy can lay claim to some extensive heritage music, the arts, fashion, and culture altogether. Particularly for elite families at the same like the Medici family, appearance and display were intimately tied to identity.
As such, affluent families in Florence were naturally obsessed with fashion, investing massive portions of their family fortunes on clothing and fashion accessories. However, it wasn’t until around the post-war era of the 20th century that Italy’s international fashion became...well, international.
A key player in getting Italy’s name out as a fashion powerhouse was a gentleman named Giovanni Battista Giorgini. Giorgini was an aristocratic entrepreneur who gathered designs from the best-known tailors and dressmakers in the country, including famous names like Pucci, the Fontana sisters, and Capucci.
Early fashion shows were staged in the exquisite, chandeliered Sala Bianca at Palazzo Pitti in Florence. The designs that Giorgini showcased at the fashion show were a total hit because they were roughly 30 percent cheaper than their Parisian counterparts, so buyers snapped them up. Soon, Italian fashion designer clothing would make its way to the United States - particularly to urban, booming areas like New York City.
Given the stylish and irresistible combination of celebrities and clever, early marketing to the masses, Italian style began to really emerge onto the global stage. Indeed, even industries like the movie industry were drawn to areas like Rome due to its sunny climate and relatively low costs of filming (at the time). Thus, Cinecitta studios in Rome became known as an international hub for both style and entertainment, two hallmark aspects of capitalism, the consumer culture, and the good life. The city itself acted as an open-air set with all of its beauty, and films like Roman Holiday and Cleopatra helped prove Cinecitta’s success.
As movie stars and celebrities began to gather more global game, they were soon followed around by the paparazzi off the set. Famous examples of stars being photographed included Bogart and Bacall in their elegant gondola shot in Venice, Audrey Hepburn shopping for shoes at Ferragamo in Florence, and Taylor and Burton shopping the boutiques of her beloved Bulgari. Other stars were photographed while on their holiday vacation on the scenic Amalfi coast. It didn’t take long for these images to surface and spread around the world, portraying a fabulous and seemingly effortlessly stylish way of life. These were the kind of images that people around the world wanted to represent their own life.
Not only do Italians care about what they look like and how they act, but they are so passionate about it that fashion represents more of a lifestyle than simply a clothing trend. Indeed, Italian glamor historically amounts to so much more than hype or even a perfect moment for the media. It’s simply a way of living in Italian culture.
As such, things like passeggiata are not only commonplace but absolutely quintessential in Italian culture. Passeggiata involves the daily (or nearly nightly) ritual of an early-evening stroll or ‘promenade’, wherein self-confidence is a main part of the experience. Think of passeggiata as somewhat of a ‘street theatre’ where the element of posing is an important part of the overall experience. It’s a way to see others and to be seen, but really, to be seen.
For lush, high-quality style that’s sure to make a statement on your friends and family, why not take a piece of Italian culture home with you, without having to leave your home? While we highly recommend visiting Italy and experiencing all of its rich, fashion culture, you can also literally carry it around with you every day. For the greatest value in Italian designer handbags, shop Hera’s Handbags today!
]]>Hera’s Handbags specializes in carrying the latest and greatest fashion items to add to your style in the form of genuine Italian leather handbags. Our handbags and accessories are all handmade in Italy you’ll be getting premium quality and durability at a price that we think you’ll enjoy. We believe that you shouldn’t have to sacrifice an arm and a leg just to get a good quality handbag that will last, and that’s why we’re proud to bring you good value in the stylish designer handbag market.
In our previous post, we looked at some of the main differences between authentic and fake leather bags and touching on this note, we’re going to take a look at some of the popular myths and misconceptions about Italian designer handbags. You’ll find a lot of misinformation out there on the Internet about these things, and so we believe that it’s important to give you accurate information to help guide your decision when it comes to buying your very own leather handbag. Anyway, let’s take a brief look at some of these popular misconceptions.
A lot of people tend to think that handbags come with a warranty because their price tag is so expensive, which makes sense, but unfortunately, is not the case. While most luxury handbag companies do not have any warranties on their products, they usually guarantee the quality of their handbags, but a quality guarantee is not the same thing as a warranty.
By definition, a warranty is a sort of representation - in writing - made by a seller or company to a purchaser of a product or service, in which a refund, repair, or replacement will be made if the product or service proves defective or unsatisfactory, particular within a given time period. While a luxury leather handbag won’t usually ‘break’, so to speak, they are typically made from noble materials like leather, which tend to break down and change over time. If you have already purchased a handbag or are in the market to purchase one, keeping a record such as the original receipt of your purchase is a smart idea.
On nearly any given stylish handbag, the hardware simply refers to the metal on the outside of the bag which makes up the zipper(s), zipper handle(s), and so forth. Many people commonly think that because a handbag is expensive and features genuine leather, that the hardware on the outside of the bag is automatically made of gold. Make no mistake - gold-colored hardware is different from it being ‘made of gold.’
Indeed, gold is among the most malleable of the metals, being easily bent of flattened in its purest form. Due to gold’s lack of true durability, a lot of handbag manufacturers will use brass and metal hardware for durability. Most forms of metal can fade, change in color, and oxidize over time, so though there are some fancy handbags on the market that do have that ‘golden aspect’ to them, this is not true for all brands and models. Some of these limited edition bags do feature hardware made of brass with gold plating, but these bags are usually priced considerably higher than the rest.
So after reading the title of this myth, you’re probably thinking, ‘Seriously, people actually think that lighting their handbag on fire is a good way to test if it’s legit or not?’ We’re here to respond to that question and tell you, ‘Yes, apparently so.’
Yes, one of the most common myths that you’ll hear in retail shops by uninformed retailers is that one way to tell if a bag is authentic is through a ‘flame test.’ The logic behind this thought process lies around a simple explanation: most bags are made of canvas or leather. Canvas usually comes from fiber or plants, whereas leather is from animal skin. You don’t need to be a genius to know that these materials can burn.
There’s a possibility that this particular myth came from the flame test done on genuine versus synthetic leathers. Give the same amount of exposure to fire, the latter will burn faster than the former, but in any case, genuine leather exposed to fire will also burn. The point to take away from this myth: don’t light your beautiful handbag on fire.
The reality is that counterfeiters can make a serial number or authenticity card just as easily as the legitimate handbag manufacturers. Unless you know how to actually read these identifying codes or point out an imitation solely based on the features of the bag, then you can’t rely on the serial number of authenticity card alone to determine whether or not your bag is legitimate. You should also consider that many big brands do not necessarily have authenticity cards. If you’re actually concerned about whether your bag is legit or not, consider getting an expert involved.
The designer handbag industry is an industry that’s riddled with fake and questionable products, but with our fine, made in Italy handbags from Hera’s Handbags, there’s no need to worry! Get in touch with your fashionable, designer side by contacting us today with any questions about our fine Italian designer handbags, or shop now!
]]>The real leather bags that we carry at Hera’s Handbags all use Italian leather, giving our bags a sense of style, elegance, and quality. When you sport one of these stylish bags going out and about, you’ll feel a sense of confidence knowing that you’re carrying a quality product to show off for all of your friends and family to see. We’re going to take a look at some of the things to take into consideration when determining whether a “leather” product is real or not. Continue reading below to learn a thing or two about the world of leather that you probably didn’t know before!
We’re not sure how some of these seemingly widespread misunderstandings became so popular, but before we begin discussing what’s real and what’s not when it comes to leather, let’s make sure that we know the truth about the durability, quality, and versatility of leather.
As it turns out, cleaning genuine leather is actually pretty easy! What a lot of people don’t realize is that real leather already comes with its own scratches, nicks, and blotches of color here and there that give it its own unique character. If your leather handbag happens to get dirty from exposure to food, oils, dirt and so forth, simply gently wipe off the unwanted residue. Any remaining blemishes will probably fade into the already vintage texture, but we promise that it won’t ruin your bag. We recommend that you don’t use excessive force aggressively rubbing out the blemish on your leather bag, however, because this can result in permanent discoloration.
It’s unclear as to where this misconception originated from. When you imagine how cows roll around in the mud and water, it’s almost silly to think that water will permanently damage real leather. Traditionally, humans have actually used animal hides to make a shelter from natural elements like rain, wind, dirt, and so forth. The next time you’re out for a power stroll with your fancy new leather handbag and it starts to rain a bit, don’t worry! Water will not damage real leather.
Like the above two misconceptions, this is also not true. Traditionally, throughout human history, cowhide and other types of animal hides were actually used as armor for war and battle. Given the complexity and density of leather fibers, real leather can endure a lot more than most people think. In fact, real leather is the most durable commonly used fabric that we know of.
There are advantages to both real leather and faux leather, as faux leather can be a much more affordable alternative while genuine leather represents luxury, comfort, and prestige. We think that our buyers should know which factors are the most important when it comes to guiding their decision - after all, real leather and even leather-like material provides an endless source of possibilities in terms of design, color and finish, so there’s a lot to choose from!
Most leather used in products comes from cows, goats, sheep, and pigs. Though there are many types of leather out there on the market, most leather material can be classified into the following categories, ranging from the highest quality to lesser quality:
Additional leather classifications include aniline, semi-aniline and pigmented leather. Aniline is an oily liquid that maintains the leather’s suppleness.
Synthetic leather is factory-produced on the basis of fabric or plastic that looks like or imitates real leather. Synthetic leather comes in different shapes and colors, and some synthetic leather materials are better than others, being characterized by low prices. You’ll find synthetic leather under different names like eco leather, vegan leather, leatherette, faux leather, and so forth. Generally, synthetic leather is porous, meaning that it will prevent air from passing, and it will produce sweating and a general feeling of discomfort in leather-based clothing items.
We don’t approve of the practice ourselves, but many retailers and sellers will sell knockoff designer handbags and advertise them as the real thing. Shady? Perhaps, but the practice still happens frequently. Though the quality of synthetic leather has improved greatly in the past few decades, there is still quite a clear difference between the real deal and synthetic leather materials. Naturally, if you’re in the market for a nice, high-quality real leather bag, then you’ll want to make sure that what you’re getting is made of legitimate, authentic leather material.
Hera’s Handbags is your stop for real, quality Italian leather handbags. Our next post will cover how to identify real leather, what makes real leather stand out over synthetic leather materials, and how to spot the differences between the two. Remember, the material and construction quality of our leather is everything, and we don’t cut corners! Browse our selection of great handbags by clicking here and stay tuned for our follow-up post.
]]>Carrying one of our real leather bags is more than just a fashion statement. It’s actually more of fashion exclamation! At Hera’s Handbags, we understand that the way the right bag can make you feel truly goes far deeper than just being a practical way of carrying things around. A nice handbag is both revealing on the outside as well as concealing on the inside, representing something deeply private yet oddly public to the owner. We’re pretty excited about the love of handbags, and we enjoy talking about why people around the world love a good handmade leather handbag so much.
Maybe part of the reason that people enjoy the feeling of wearing a nice handbag so much is because they’d almost feel naked without one. In fact, a fashionable handbag might event stand out over minimalist or bland clothing, in a way that you can really highlight or feature it over everything else that you’re wearing.
Going out without a handbag, purse or another type of carrying device is like wearing pants without pockets. How are you going to carry anything on you? Your car keys, phone, and wallet are just the bare bones essentials when it comes to surviving the urban jungle. Do you have space for that overpriced insulated water bottle or your array of last-minute-fix-me-up make-up? A handbag can practically carry an endless void of useful items, akin to a storage unit.
No one wants to sport an ugly handbag. Now, taste is subjective, of course, but it’s not like people are paying premium designer prices for a handbag that they don’t like or won’t want to proudly wear. An iconic bag owes it status to not only clever marketing strategies, but also to the finest traditions of pedigree, quality, and craftsmanship to look as good and new decades later as the bag did when it was brand new.
Owning something that sure to last and stand the time is something that many are proud to own in and of itself. To able to tell your kids and even your grandkids about a nice leather handbag that you’ve owned since you were young, or even pass it on to them (provided they will take good care of it) gives an otherwise ordinary bag a lot of priceless sentimental value.
Investing in one of our stylish handmade leather handbags is something that’s sure to faithfully serve you throughout life. It’s difficult to put a price on the confidence that one of our bags will give you, but we promise that it’s beyond worth it. Get in touch with us today to lock down the handmade bag of your dreams and get ready for stylish confidence like never before!
]]>For a fashionista friend or simply someone who needs a practical yet stylish handbag to carry things around in, a handmade leather handbag from Hera’s Handbags makes the perfect gift to really express your appreciation for someone. Whether you decide to gift a ladies leather business bag, a leather coin purse, a crossbody handle or a studded clutch, you can rest assured that your friends and family will be thrilled with the quality of our Italian leather and overall visual appeal of these fabulous handbags. Let’s take a look at the appeal of quality leather handbags and why people enjoying both purchasing and receiving them so much.
For many people, handbags are probably the single most expensive item on their shopping list. Though pricey, a survey of 2,000 women found that handbags were the most satisfying purchase for the majority of survey respondents, with one in four women reporting that they actually enjoyed buying a ‘smart bag’ over buying dressy shoes.
So as it turns out, the pleasure associated with locking down the perfect arm candy actually outweighs the thrill of spending money on a flashy pair of high heels or similar fashionable shoes. This makes sense if you think about how unsupportive and uncomfortable shoes have a rather limited application, whereas handbags are used to carry personal, valuable items that are essential to what we have on our person. For many people, handbags are the most used accessory, and so each handbag must go with every possible outfit. Therefore, there’s a lot of satisfaction in finding the perfect bag to match an outfit or serve another specific purpose.
There’s also something to be said about splurging on something that you’ve had your eyes on for awhile, especially when payday finally rolls around. Seeing fancy stylish handbags being advertised to you over and over will eventually result in that hard-earned purchase, because you’ve had days, weeks, or even months (if you’re patient enough) to fantasize about what it would be like to own that item before you actually own it. In fact, in the same survey mentioned above, nearly a third of the responders admitted to tearing out pictures of items and advertisements to remind them of these desired items, with three in ten women having hunted down a specific clothing or fashion item after seeing it in an advertisement.
Also in the survey, some 81 percent of respondents agreed that they are more careful with their money now than they were five years ago. So, rather than aggressively spend their cash impulsively, the vast majority of women in the survey spent time carefully considering their purchase before exchanging their dollars. If you’re patient enough, buying one of the latest handbags might even mean making multiple trips to the store before the purchase is locked down. Since their purchases are fewer and far in between, they are more likely to feel a deeper sense of satisfaction when they actually do buy something new. After all, who doesn’t like having new things? Retail therapy exists for a reason.
Speaking of all of these premeditated purchases that seem to focus on delayed gratification, stylish handbags make the perfect gift to drop a series of hints about to a friend or loved one that knows you well enough (and makes enough dough) to buy you that sought-after purse. With the constant reminder of your ideal handbag being cast onto you through clever advertisements, it’s not likely that you’re going to forget about that dream purse online.
Sure, you can hint at nearly any kind of gift, but stylish handbags just seem to have a certain desirable quality within fashion-conscious society that make it the perfect gift to hint about. Don’t be surprised to hear your friend casually mention that the zipper on their latest bag broke “on accident” and that the latest window display at Nordstrom boasts a more than suitable replacement. Alas, just like a solid and diversified shoe collection, acquiring the next stylish handbag is simply not the endgame for fashionistas.
A nice home cooked meal, a massage or a handmade piece of art might carry a lot of sentimental value when selecting a gift for a good friend, but we can’t ignore the fact that people simply enjoy having new things in their repertoire of items. If your spouse or loved one has been not-so-subtly dropping hints about her dream designer handbag, it might be time to make a move on it. This is not because shiny, material objects are what will ultimately bring happiness to those you care about in your life, but biting the bullet and purchasing that fancy Italian leather handbag shows that you pay attention to that person’s taste and desires, and you want them to know that you were thinking about them.
Our authentic Italian leather handbags are not only stylish handbags, but the quality of the leather means that they will stand the test of time. Carry your items in style by browsing our bags for sale to find the perfect fit for your look, or find the right purse online to drop your “hints” about. Remember, we all deserve nice things at least once and awhile!
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