2005 Handbag & Purse Trends: Styles & Popular Designs

Handbags are becoming the most popular fashion accessory on the
market. The popularity of handbags (especially in the last year)
has taken everyone by storm including handbag manufacturers.
There are so many styles and trends available on the market
right now and the average woman now owns at least 3 purses. You can
make the same outfit look completely different just by changing
your handbag. If you are interested in handbags and would like
to know the latest styles and trends for this summer, fall and
winter, keep reading and you will find out everything you need
to know.

These are the latest handbag trends and styles:

1. Big – Handbags used to be fairly small and you
   could barely fit all the things you needed in them but the
   lately the style is the bigger the better. When I say big
   handbags I mean handbags that look like overnight bags. Big
   handbags are not only in style because of the way they look but
   also because they are very practical and you can fit a large
   amount of stuff in one bag. You can even fit your lunch it in
   when you go to work. Big handbags are also available with little
   handbags to go inside or on their own. The smaller versions are
   great for bars and parties.

2. Colors – Traditionally blacks, browns and beiges were
   practically the only color deemed suitable for handbags. Well,
   that has completely changed over the past few years and handbags
   are now all about colors. For spring, turquoises and greens are
   the most popular. For fall it’s all about the oranges and reds
   and for winter it’s whites and blues. Black is still classic and
   very much acceptable, but colors add more personality and flare
   to your outfit.

3. Fruit Prints – If you keep up on the latest trends
   and styles then you will not be surprised to hear that fruit
   prints are in high demand right now. Many celebrities like Janet
   Jackson, Hilary Duff and Christina Milian have been seen
   sporting these prints and the trend has only seen the first
   glimpse of what is expected to come. Cherries are the most
   popular fruit prints on the market however apples, strawberries,
   peaches and many other forms of fruit have also made their mark
   on many handbag designs.

4. Multiple Prints – Multiple prints were popular a
   couple decades ago and are coming back into style as we speak.
   Multiple prints means a mix of any two (or more) prints, like a
   zebra print mixed with a leopard print. Individuals who are
   confident in themselves and who like to be noticed will opt for
   these types of handbags over all others.

5. Accessories – A handbag is an accessory in itself,
   however there are many ways to accessorize handbags as well.
   Handbags with jewels, buckles, zippers and other added details
   are very popular right now. Diamonds and other metallic
   detailing are in high demand as well, possibly from the hype
   which celebrities create over these types of handbags. A handbag
   can be easily “spruced up” by adding a few cool accessories.

Now that you know the latest trends and styles, picking out a
handbag will be easy. Just remember it’s not all about what’s on
the inside of the handbag, it’s how the handbag looks on the
outside that counts.