Suede Handbag

There has been a constant debate on suede bags and leather bags between fashion forward people and practical people. It is always a debate on which is more durable, which is more attractive and which is worthy of your money. Leather in whatever kind of form or shape can be always expected to be pricey. Whether it’s shoes, bags or clothes, leather products cost a lot because it takes a lot to get the materials.

Leather is made from tough animal hide. And the reason for its high price is for the meticulous tanning especially now that the process has been turned into a more ecologically friendly method. Animal hides when not processed quickly will harden and stink. The process that turns these tough animal hides into leather is what makes the product more cash worthy.

It’s also a fact that leather is a highly sought after accessory in outfits. While most people will not be able to strut around in a leather outfit save for someone cosplaying as catwoman, hints of leather in an outfit always adds personality. Leather bags and shoes are the prime choice for students because it can last them the whole of their academic life.

Everything comes with a price though. Leather is expensive and for a rightful reason too. This is not saying that suede bags are cheap or that the quality itself is cheap. Both have their reasons for their steep price.

Suede bags from Louis Vuitton generally costs more than a thousand bucks. The reason behind this is not only attributed to the brand but also, how the bag is made and how the materials are produced for manufacturing.

Suede leather is generally made from the underside of a lamb’s skin. There are also other animals that suede leather can be taken from. Among these are goats, pigs and deer skins. This process of taking the leather from these animals is what makes these bags expensive. However, one can safely assume that suede bags are inferior in durability and quality.

Now why is that? Suede leather is taken from the underside of the animal skin and not on the tough exterior. Common sense tells us that this would be weaker than leather and generally easier to break. This cannot be seen fully on the negative side though since this flexibility present in suede leather contributes to its usefulness. Because it is soft and supple, manufacturers can use suede leather for things other than suede bags and incorporate it in clothing and other accessories.

While most people would still prefer leather, especially the men who are more after durability than flexibility, one cannot deny the fact that it is still the most popular because of it affordability. Sure, you have to sacrifice a little bit on its toughness but you would get practically the same thing with leather only you don’t have to pay as much. Suede leather is also highly fashionable and has been used to complement outfits whether casual or formal.

The thing about suede bags that dissuades a normal person to use it is that it is known to exhibit a rough appeal. It is generally thought of as something you won’t use for a night out or a dinner event. Contrary to that belief, suede bags are highly versatile. It is in fact, more versatile than patented bags. The only edge patented bags have over suede bags is that you can take it and bring it under the rain but in terms of fashion and events, suede bags are safer to bring.

There are of course, limitations as to where and how you use your suede bags. It is foolish to bring a suede backpack into a hiking trip or a trip to the beach. What this article is talking about are occasions and events that require you to dress up. Suede bags can complement your outfit regardless if it is made of silk or cotton.

Here are some instances where you can use suede bags:

1. Birthday Parties - provided that you are not attending a kid’s birthday party, you can use a suede bag to complement a simple happy birthday outfit. No, this article is not talking about a birthday suit. Suede bags can blend in an occasion like this simply because of its inconspicuous nature. You wouldn’t stand out like a sore thumb and take the thunder away from the birthday celebrant because of your bag. It does happen and you wouldn’t want it to happen that is why a simple, staple brown suede bag would work.

1. Office - A lot of people may contest to this seeing that suede leather does not really complement a crisp suit. What people fail to realize is that suede leather is not limited to brown only. Black, blue, purple and a whole lot of other colors are available. Also, suede leather works good with linen pants and it would actually be a fashion statement if you decide to carry one instead of a patented bag.

1. Library - even though leather is tougher, if you’re a student on a tight budget, you can settle for suede leather. It looks indie and cool plus it can hold your books better than your normal fiber bag. A sling suede bag would look nice and serve a good purpose for you when you’re off borrowing books at the library or getting a paper done. It doesn’t look too formal nor does it look too juvenile. It is a perfect accessory to a student.

There are probably more than ten instances wherein you can use your suede bags and not worry about looking bad in it. The good thing about suede leather is that it is highly adaptable to what you are wearing. It doesn’t take the attention from your outfit or your perfectly done hair. It complements what you already have and quite possibly add more character to your existing personality.

This is the season for fringe outfits. Suede bags with fringe will be an excellent addition to any 2009 wardrobe. The fashion police are at it again and they have predicted that in this year, fringe will definitely be in. Reminiscent of the Wild West, brown suede bags would be a fashion hit this year.

There are a lot of ways to carry your suede bag around and many kinds of suede bags that you could match to create a western outfit. First you start off with the hat or the hairstyle. For men, a cowboy hat is a must for a costume but if you’re looking for an outfit that doesn’t necessarily scream cowboy or wild, wild west, you can ditch the hat and go for a vest. Where do suede bags come in? Men generally don’t carry around bags, or suede ones for that matter, the right way to carry a suede bag is to carry a sling one.

A messenger type of suede bag with fringes is okay to use on a casual day whether going to school, the library or the mall. Suede backpacks are not only too tacky they are also quite expensive as the materials for a suede bag do not come easily. A sling bag would do and it would be inconspicuous enough for you to use. It doesn’t scream costume but it is subtle enough to give an impression. To aid the suede bag in creating the perfect outfit for men, wear tattered jeans which are also in this season. Boots are optional since you can ditch it for brown loafers. A white shirt or a polo can go well with the outfit and complement the whole look.

The suede bag gives the outfit the attitude it needs as well as the spunk you want to create.

Women can have more fun with suede bags in creating a fringe look. They don’t even have to do anything with their hair and like men, they don’t need the hat to complete the look. The suede bag with fringes can do the job. All they have to wear are shorts and possibly, suede boots. White tops are a staple with any outfit, not only the fringe type of outfit so it is best for her to wear that with denim shorts or a denim mini skirt.

For the adventurous ones and those who want to take the outfit to the next level, they can wear corduroy bell bottoms with their brown suede bags. It’s not too subtle but anyone can wear corduroy these days. You just have to know how to walk in it and be prepared to face the heat in case you’re living in a hot area.

Men and women can both use suede bags to complement a western style of outfit. They can dress as mundane and as simple as they want all they have to do is choose the right fringed suede bag in the rack and learn to carry it in style. Brown doesn’t also have to always be the color of choice. They can choose any color that they like provided that it would go well with what they are wearing. It just so happened that brown looks good in almost anything.

Suede bags look great and classy on an evening out with the husband or the lover. It is also great to carry around in formal events like the opera, the ballet or even a typical business meeting. Suede bags give the aesthetic appeal of class and formality that most casual bags do not have.

However, this kind of bag is very tricky to keep and use because of its nature of being high maintenance. It’s not like the usual backpack that you can lug around, throw around and leave lying around. It’s not like patented bags that you can charge through the rain with or put it over your head when seeking cover from the rain. It’s also not like a patented bag in the sense that when you get a stain on it, you cannot just wipe it off, most of the time the stain stays or it can be extremely difficult to clean.

Here are some tips on taking care of your suede bag:

1. Proper Storage - store your suede bags in a cool dry place with air circulation. Avoid placing your bags inside plastic bags which cut off air supply. If you’re not using it, keep the bag away from direct hit of the sunlight and in any places with a high concentration of light. This phenomenon will make your suede bag lose its rich color and you’d find that it would fade.

Also, keep it away from damp places as you would find that in time, the bag will collect mold and mildew.

1. There are several unforeseen incidents that can happen to your bag. One of which is that when it accidentally get wet. If it does get wet, resist the urge to dry it using a blow dryer or any other sort of heat source. After letting the bag dry natural, brush the fibers with a suede brush. It would keep the fibers from sticking out and looking like ruffled animal hair.

1. There are also uncontrollable instances wherein you might get a stain on your bag. This can happen when you’re in the movies or when you’re having dinner. It’s just simply impossible to avoid. At one point or another you’d find yourself staining your bag with something. In cases like this, it’s always handy to lug around talcum powder and rubbing it on the stain.

1. Major stains and those that really seep through the material would need to be taken care of a professional. No amount of talcum powder can cover up an extremely heavy stain so be prepared to take your suede bags to a repair shop. Do not forget to give instructions on how to care for it.

The tricky part about taking care of suede bags is that once it gets destroyed you really can’t have it back the way you’re supposed to. It costs as much as it is fragile. You have to take good care of it so that rules out giving suede bags as gifts to little girls or high school girls. If you’re going to give it, give it to a knowing woman who is aware of its fragile nature.

Handbags or as us Americans call it a purse, is one of the most stylish accessories available on the market today. It doesn’t matter if its a $20 one or a $2,000 one you can be sure that almost every women out there owns at least one (if not a whole closet full). These handbags come in all sizes, shapes, colors and varieties but some of the most well-known brands come from the ever popular Coach, Burberry, Louis Vuitton, Para, Birkin and Ruehl among many others. You can also find many bags online which are specifically known as “replicas”. These are actual copy-cats of the originals, but are a quarter of the price of the originals. One of the more popular types of bags are suede which can be found anywhere from $50 on up to $5000. I’m not exactly positive I would buy a 45k bag even if I had $5k to waste on one, but it is nice to think about it! You can also find REAL (not replica) handbags on places such as eBay as well. So you might find a suede bag from Vuitton on a high end site that costs $1000 but you can go to eBay and find that same identical one for $500 or sometimes even less if you look around a bit. These suede bags are so expensive because of the materials they are made from.

Suede leather is most always made from the underside of the skin, primarily from a lamb, although goat, pig, calf and deer are also used in this process. Because suede does not take on the tough exterior skin layer, suede is inferior when it comes to durability but more muted than standard (”full-grain”) leather. Its mildness, thinness, and suppleness give it more allowance and suitability for clothing items and delicate uses. Due to its textured nature and open pores, suede may become dirty and absorb liquids quickly. Suede should be cleaned as per manufacturer’s directions.

Really while suede may not be the most durable textile you would consider for a bag, it still is the most popular and its price tag is easily configured by the intensity of the leather and how the suede is made into a handbag. Its like all the other good things in life, its sometimes hard to come by or the production is painstakingly hard so in turn the price can be higher than you would think it would be! Either way, if you are interested in some high fashion handbags, suede really is the only way to go!

There are many different types of accessories that one can wear, but one of the most common ones is the handbag.  For many people the most important thing is to own a suede handbag.  Multiple designers produce bags that are very fashionable.  Some of these designers include Louis Vuitton, Coach, Gucci, and Hermes.  Prices on these bags can range from $200 to upwards of $5,000.

With Bags costing $5,000 there is a large market for counterfeiting.  On websites like ebay, one can find tens of thousands of bags for sale.  Many of these bags are fake.  Even for someone who has a trained eye, a fake can be hard to spot.  When looking for real bags, look for bags that come with receipts, dust bags, boxes, and locks.  Despite someone having a great feedback on ebay, they may be selling you a fake bag.  For example when I do a search for suede handbag on ebay I get 4,007 results.  Many of the results will be legitimate bags, while many will be for replica or fake bags.

The lesson is that there are many fake things you may come across when shopping online.  Your responsibility as a consumer, is to be educated, and if you see something that seems like a scam, report it, and let your fellow shoppers know.

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