Bag a bargain and snap a designer handbag in the sales

Practically all of the High Street shops now stock handbags in their accessories range and you can pick up some fashion bags at a very reasonable price especially from shops such as Topshop, River Island, Next and Oasis. These shops tend to do a very good range of colours and fashionable styles “of the moment”, often mimicking the latest designer fashion at a High Street price.

If you are after something more durable and in leather or suede in particular then you should try the department shops. John Lewis always has an excellent selection and stocks brands such as Radley and Mulberry, renowned for their quality, durability and style.

The designer handbag is another creature altogether. Often promoted by celebrities who are seen toting the latest bag on their arm, a trickle of demand very soon becomes a stampede and bags sell for thousands of pounds. If you want the latest designer bag, visit the flagship shops and get your name on a waiting list as quickly as possible and before the bag goes out of fashion!