designer handbags on the market.

Designer handbag aficionados are much like purveyors of fine wine, or avid collectors of watches and antiques. Most designer handbag lovers have a distinct appreciation for the quality, style and craftsmanship of the most sought after designer handbags on the market.

Types of Bags

# Athletic bag: a soft, roomy bag used to carry sporting equipment and apparel to the gym.

# Backpack: a bag that is supported by the shoulders with double handles and lies across the back. Backpacks are supported on either one or both shoulders.

# Baguette Bag: A purse that is relatively long from side to side and small from top to bottom – basically a little like a baguette with a handle.

# Bowling Bag: A bag originally made to hold a bowling ball, this has become a fashion item.

# Bucket bag: roomy bag shaped like a bucket, usually has an open top and shoulder strap.

# Clutch Bag: Small but long bag (rectangular), evening bag without a handle. You have to clutch it – hence the name.

# Cosmetic case: bags of varying sizes and shapes with a zip closure lined to hold cosmetics.

# Doctor's bag: A traditional doctor's bag is a duffel-shaped leather satchel used primarily to carry small medical necessities when making house calls. The classic doctor's bag is flat-bottomed with rounded sides, slightly elongated. Two large handles come together over the top for easy carrying. The mouth of the bag has a collapsible metal frame that springs open when handles are separated and tugged. The gaping mouth makes it easy to see into the bag and extract items.

# Duffel Bag: A large bag usually used for travel or sports. The name comes from Duffel, a town in Belgium where the thick cloth used to make the bag originated. Duffel bags are often used by sailors, and are sometimes called sea bags in this capacity.

# Envelope bag: a flat, square or rectangular bag with a triangle-shaped top flap that folds over like an envelope.

# Feed bag: bag that is used to feed an animal (such as a horse); covers the muzzle and fastens at the top of the head.

# Fold over clutch: a clutch with or without a handle that can be tucked or folded.

# Hobo Bag

# Messenger Bag

# Minaudiere

# Muff: a winter bag made of real or faux fur, wool or velvet that has zippered compartments and a slip opening for your hands.

# Saddle Bag

# Satchel: A structured handbag with double handles, locking hardware and a wide, flat bottom. May be large or small.

# Shoulder bag: any bag with a shoulder strap.

# Sling Bag: A bag with a long strap (similar to a messenger bag), yet smaller.

# Tote Bag: A medium to large bag with two straps. Sometimes sold as a reusable shopping bag, this bag can carry anything that is too large for a common handbag – also called a ‘Shopper’.

# Weekend Bag: A bag of a size to carry clothing and personal articles for a weekend trip.

# Wristlet - a clutch shaped bag that comes with an attached leather or bracelet-looking strap allowing you to hold your bag and dance freely.

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