Men, here is your lesson to women's handbags. Most of you just don't understand a woman's connection with her handbag. A man's wallet is his handbag, plain and simple. It fits in your back pocket, is small, and you don't have to worry about what kind of shoes goes with it. This is simply not the case with women. Well, if you've ever wandered why, then this guide is for You.

Fendi

Fendi is an Italian house and has gained recognition
due to the show “Sex and the City.” Their button-flap “F” square closure makes them easy to spot. Their basic black bag goes with almost anything and is
priced right around $400. However, to pocket a
hand-beaded version will cost you over $1000.

Prada

Prada is known for nylon bags in many sizes and
colors. The upside-down triangular Prada label makes
them easy to spot and they gained recognition due to
the movie “10 Things I Hate About You.”

Louis Vuitton

Louis Vuitton is an Italian leather company known for
brown grainy leather and all have the very noticable
“LV” printed all over the bag. Louis Vuitton makes
purses, backpacks, and luggage and gained popularity
with the TV show “Beverly Hills 90210.”

Gucci

Gucci is another Italian company that made their start
with leather goods of all kinds. Gucci classics
include the double “G” decal and are often spotted
with green and red striped straps or bamboo handles.

Kate Spade

Kate Spade started an accessories company in New York and used that as a launching pad to put her on the fashion map. She carries items such as wallets,
purses, diaper bags and messenger bags. Most of her
bags are square with very few diviations. Look for
the rectangular black 'Kate Spade New York' label.

Christian Dior

Christian Dior's new “saddle bag” is coming into it's
own very quickly. When you think Christian Dior,
think western cowboy with gold added.

Herve Chaplier

Herve Chaplier is a French luggage company and makes bags synonomous with beach bags. If you've ever been on a college campus, you've seen these bags, a two-tone bag with the bag itself one color and the bottom and zipper another. They are made out of heavy nylon material, are very durable, and come in many sizes and colors.

Longchamps

Longchamps is yet another French company that makes a bag very similar to the Herve Chaplier with the exception that the bag is all one color and the
handles are rolled leather. This bag is availabe in
many colors, materials, and sizes. They fold up in a
small pack and are very lightweight. This summer's
newest colors include tangerine, aqua blue, and pink.


Now, fellows, you know all you need to know about
purses. Here's a tip. All of the above, except the
Kate Spade bags, are foreign designers. So, the next
time you see a girl with a Luis Vuitton or a Prada,
start a conversation with her by asking her, “So, your
bag, did you get it from overseas last semester?”