Handbags and purses

Ask a woman what is that she will never leave the house without; and without batting an eyelid she would reply - “My handbag.” Yes, every woman requires her purse wherever she goes because in that she carries everything she requires. That is her little treasure case in which the house keys, money, car keys, shopping list, a few cosmetic articles, mouth freshener and cell phone, apart from other things is kept.

Most women prefer to have two or three handbags and purses in their closet. This is because the more they have, the more the confusion about which one they should carry. And unnecessary time is wasted in transferring everything from one bag to another. So, ideally the essential two or three bags make things manageable. So, there will be a black, brown and white, typically. However, the choice differs from person to person.

The trends in purses keep changing. Earlier it used to be on a yearly basis, but off late it seems to be something that happens with each changing season. In fact, this has been ingrained into the Indian fashion scene in recent years. Abroad, on the international ramps, the fashion designers and fashion houses of global repute showcase their seasonal collection on the ramp. This includes clothes, handbags and purses and other accessories. And so, almost every three months there is a new trend in the market to be followed.

The fashion may just change in terms of the dominant color or then the shape and size of the purses. For instance, in the last season big metallic bags seemed to be the in thing. Women of all ages were seen carrying these bags. During the winter season red seems like the dominating color and so one can see women carrying various shades of red, all over the place.

While women wait to get something new, as soon as the trend is launched, yet one should purchase it if it goes with their profile. For instance, a person working in the corporate sector is advised not too carry a comic-strip-print bag to work. Similarly, young college going girl need not carry a mini-executive bag to college, even though it maybe in vogue.

One can find out about the latest fashion in handbags and purses from the various publications, as well as fashion shows telecast on television. And a periodic visit to the market will also make one aware of all that’s in and what’s out too.