Types of Handbags

Wedding bags are a long, rectangular shape. Small, easy to carry, and often made of satin material along with crystal for an elegant look.

Satchel bags are large, bucket style handbags with two large handles. In the old days, doctors used to carry satchels around with their essentials, which has evolved into the modern day designer handbag satchels.

The bucket bag is just what it sounds like - - a handbag that's shaped in the form of a water bucket. These have plenty of storage room, are top zippered, and easy to use. Brands like Dooney and Bourke specialize in these bags.

Barrel bags are an elongated, stretched out style with lots of horizontal room. The style usually has long handles to hang over the shoulder.

The hobo bag is one of the most popular styles out there today, and every handbag designer makes a hobo bag. It's defined by its oval shape and small handles which are just big enough to carry by shoulder. A top zippered style, these are popular for their ease of use for any occasion, while still looking great.

The tote bag style is the perfect variety for someone on the go, or for the summer months. They're great for the beach, and you don't have to deal with the fuss of a zipper. They usually have long handles to carry them.

The shoulder tote is a massive tote to be carried almost exclusively by shoulder. If it were carried by hand, the bag would be so big it may drag on the ground! This is great for someone who needs to carry around everything they own around with them while looking trendy. These styles go in and out, off and on. You can count on them coming back in at some point, though!

Cosmetic bags are a small, convenient bag that you can carry around your makeup and beauty products. They're often small enough to carry inside of another larger bag, and are great to take when on vacation.

Renato Angi Handbags
Beautifully designed leather handbags by Italian designer Renato Angi. Learn more about these gorgeous works of art here.

B Makowsky Leather Handbags
The affordable luxury provided by B Makowsky must be seen to be believed. These fashionable bags and accessories are a must have for bag collectors.

Arcadia Handbags
Specializing in leather and especially patent leather, Arcadia produces a line of one of a kind treasures that every women will fall in love with.

Yves Saint Laurent Handbags
YSL, maker of fine handbags, shoes, jackets, and fashion, is a top name brand featuring today's most sophisticated French inspired designs.