the it lists – fashion & trend blog

If jeans are ripped and suits are wrinkled – of course it only makes sense that the bag trend is to be artfully broken in. Worn and rubbed like you’d pulled your purse out of the very back of your closet (or from under a car wheel). Like these Girogio Brato (shown) or Zac Posen from ShopBop.

Chalk all these grungy trends up to the economy – some women want to downplay opulence, some women need to hide their lack of.

They come and go, but metallic handbags are now hotter than ever. Metallic bags are very hot looks for 2008 Spring handbag trends.

Expect to see metallic bags in the shape of retro clutches and oversized bags.  Colors will range from burnished gold to gunmetal grey. Colors like purple, blue, pink, and orange will also translate well into metallic looks.

One way that metallic bags will pop up is with subtle metallic leather trim on fabric handbags. You can also anticipate added details like metallic stitching and tassels to spice up handbags.

Another way that a metal shine and pizzazz is added to trendy handbags is through their hardware. Look for chains replacing handbag straps, decorative clasps, studs, and rings.