By Marsha Klein


Faux leather handbags come in a variety of styles ranging from cheap to very expensive. They are very fashionable right now and the quality of their creation makes them very difficult to distinguish from their genuine counterparts.

Faux leather it is an artificial material, also known as leatherette, that has been created as an alternative to the real thing. These artificial reproductions have some significant advantages over real hides that make them very popular among consumers. In fact, it is a very successful invention that can be found not just in bags but in the production of shoes, clothing and furniture as well.

The principal factor that has lead to the success of the leatherette artificial alternative is the one of cost. It does a very good job of mimicking the real thing but at a fraction of the cost, in some cases, as low as just a quarter of the price. It means that it can be used for items that are just transitory fashion accessories such as some of the latest bags but when the fashion has passed they can be cast aside without too much of a financial loss to the consumer.

The next advantage that many consumers appreciate is the fact that it is a man made product and no animals have been slaughtered in its creation. This is comforting to animal rights campaigners and to vegetarians or anyone else who has a conscience about the welfare of animals. Of course, much genuine hide material comes as a by product of the meat industry so if you are not a vegetarian, this particular issue may not be of concern to you.

Fashion trends of today are seeing a lot of very large bags being sported by the ladies. Such big items are extremely costive if produced from genuine animal skins. Leatherette enables even the most budget conscious fashion lover to adorn herself with a trendy accessory without breaking the bank. Some of the bags are crafted equally as well and include all the trimmings of their more expensive counterparts such as buckles and sashes.

The versatility of this material in the making of bags cannot be over emphasized. The nature of it is that it can be dyed to any color at all and the color is retained for the lifespan of the article without ever fading. Even the most luminous cyan or magenta shoes and dresses can have a matching bag of the same color. The material is extremely pliable as well and can be moulded into the most creative designs imaginable.

One of the criticisms of the material is its lack of durability. Some say it simply does not last as long as the real thing. It is true that in some high use circumstance this argument has some validity. However, with fashion bags it is not always true. They can last for years and years if only they are cared for properly. Alcohol based solutions are good for cleaning them and they should be stored in environments with reasonable humidity but not too damp.

Faux leather handbags are definitely an alternative that any fashion conscious woman should consider. They offer many advantages and there is always a wide variety to choose from at affordable prices.




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