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Uniqueness vs. Price Tag

posted by ~Loving Vintage

All the hype about whether a vintage purse or handbag is fake or real. Lets flip that…unless someone does a full blown white glove inspection on zippers and linings and smells the leather….or uses a magnifying glass to inspect the serial numbers if they have any serial numbers at all….who cares!

When I look for a nice vintage accessory, whether it be shoes, jewelry, belts, or hats, my main focus is does it fit with my style; do i have anything that i can use this to compliment or vice versa. Not…is this real and will others spot my FAKE.

To be quite honest, I don't look at a non-brand name vintage purse as being a misfit. I look at the material its made out of. I feel the bag, smell it, wear it on my shoulder and look in the mirror. "Does this vintage handbag suit my style?"

Don't get me wrong. In the back of my mind I'm also thinking "does this vintage handbag scream GENERIC!"

If it's one thing I detest, it's a fake imitator of something (and that comment goes beyond the world of vintage purses and handbags;) I'd rather a purse be totally original and odd, so to speak, than for it to be a fake copy of something.

I get compliments all the time on the uniqueness of my handbag or the quality of it. I love those kind of compliments rather than...is that Chanel or Kate or Louis. I give respect where due, but thanks for those that respect and admire my sense of style. My style represents me. If that includes adding pieces to my wardrobe that stand out for beauty and originality rather than price tag, then I humbly accept it.

Don't major on the minor, by that I mean don't exclude a vintage purse from your option list just because it does not have a $1000 ticket price to go with it. If I revealed my price range for purses, your jaw would drop. I shop vintage at resale, consignment, and thrifts. I get my greatest high quality pieces there. It just takes a little more time, and effort, and favor of God to grab up a special deal.

So this post is dedicated to all of us who choose to use our time searching for rare, special, delicate pieces that tell others what we're all about.

No offense to the name branders. We all can still co-exist in this world, each with our unique individual flare.

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This gray Lucite handbag with a carved floral handle and top is stamped "Florida Handbags." From the estate of Norma Seidman, Lincolnwood, Illinois.

During these decades, women had bags for everyday use as well as evening handbags and clutches. Today, the luxury market is much more available to the masses than it was even in the 1990s, much less the mid-20th century, so the choices, good buys and sales are far greater.

 Lucite is just a stronger type of plastic. Plastic bags will yellow five years down the road, but not Lucite. The material was popularized in the ’50s and ’60s by a designer named Wilardy, who kind of made Lucite what it was. Florida Handbags was another big company for Lucite.

Lucite bags are very modern in terms of their design. They’re like a box, they’re very linear, and they come in opaque, milky-type colors. Patricia of Miami was another designer who worked a lot in Lucite. You’ll often see etched designs on some of these purses.

When buying a leather vintage purse or handbag, be careful not to get fooled. Make sure the lining is not synthetic material. Most true vintage handbags  have quality leather lining. Pay close attention to the stitching. Inspect corners to ensure they are not covered with shoe polish to disguise discoloration. Also, check out your handles to make sure the strap is not ready to unravel or split. Examining quality leather vintage pieces can be hard work but well worth your effort. Whether expensive or cheap, when you find that right bag, you will hear it call your name and it will be love at first sight.

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Look for a magazine to subscribe to that will keep you current in today's world of fashion. Even though your bag could be vintage and from a different era doesn't mean that you won't be in current style. Order a magazine that will help you keep current with today's fashion trend.

Whether your accessorizing your evening wear, putting the final touches to your wedding look (brides and bridesmaids), or even buying a moderately priced handbag to put the WOW factor into your everyday wear. A intricate beaded purse might be your number one pick. Join the ranks of  many who choose to rock vintage looks to define their sense of style. 

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A medium-to-small-sized handbag with a short handle, designed to be carried (clutched) in one's hand is often called a clutch.  Want a way to make a fashion statement and express your sense of style? Why not make the choice to carry  a beautiful vintage clutch purse or handbag from an elegant era. Vintage pieces may be more than 60 years old but often maintain its originality and superb condition if treated with a little "tlc".  Whether you’re interested in the a classic bag with a lining and chain or Bakelite handle, or a pretty little box made of Lucite, either lined or transparent, many clutch purses and handbags have survived well and can be found at better vintage shops or ordered online at a reasonably priced value.