Top 2011 Handbag Materials

Whether you like to shop for bags in stores or buy your handbags online, you’ve probably noticed that 2011 has had a lot of new trends when it comes to handbag materials. In fact, some of the year’s bags make ones from past years look positively primitive! From soft to shiny and everything in between, here’s the lowdown on all the best handbags materials we’ve seen this year.

Patterned Canvas: An old standby if ever there was one, yet one of the most versatile materials used in bags. Canvas isn’t limited to just totes and reusable grocery bags anymore – now it’s making appearances in handbags as well. Bright, bold floral patterns were abound earlier in the year, and now we’re seeing more subtle geometric prints for the coming months. Canvas is great because it’s so easy to integrate with other materials and hardware.

Beaded Bags: Unique, charming and quirky beaded bags have also made quite a splash. Giving off that “handmade with care” vibe, beaded bags are great for adding detail to a more basic outfit. The texture of the beads combined with the patterns they form make for enchanting, exotic bags.

Python: Seen on runways around the world as well as in stores, snakeskins and faux snakeskins are increasing in popularity, and designers are consistently finding new ways to bring out its beauty. Python is a great material for structured bags and satchels as well as clutches and smaller handbags, so you’ll be able to appreciate it whether your tastes gravitate towards the traditional or the wild.

Velvet: For those who not only want to look luxurious but be able to feel luxury as well, velvet handbags australia are perfect. Whether the velvet is combined with other materials or used on its own, it exudes class and femininity, making it a favorite for use as a handbag material.