Leather Handbags

Nothing is more timeless than a leather handbag. No matter what trends emerge from the runway, leather handbags never go out of style.

You can't go wrong with a classic tan leather bag, but with such a large variety of colors, textures, and silhouettes available, it's definitely worth looking at everything from both designers and fashion brands alike. From bold reds, blues, and purples to bright greens, yellows, and pinks, each season you can find leather handbags in colors that complement and enhance your look. Textures like pebble grain, glazing, patent, distressing, quilting, and exotic prints like ostrich and snake add that ever-important eye-catching factor. Finally, whether you love the popular shapes like hobos, satchels, and totes, or you want something that can be a conversation piece, you're sure to find both in leather.

As you shop for leather handbags, you may encounter some of the following terms:

• Full-Grain: A leather that has not been sanded or buffed to remove imperfections. It can develop a lovely patina over time.
• Top-Grain: A thinner, pliable leather that has been sanded and has had a finish coat added. It is typically more resistant to stains.
• Patent: Leather with a high gloss finish.
• Vachetta: An untreated leather that can darken in shade over time. Often used in trim.
• Napa or nappa: A tanned leather that is soft and supple.