A Purse With Prestige? Leiber, Hermes & Prada Top The List

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHrTqse5kOHbBpyzeS-Muoe7iAGqF95pNDBmWaf3yMn-e422emYCUcNPCZ1eiErvuDRcywtQjB6giDHeEhyQ3jM8TyGOxHTu-3TSIuSDXQbAlzKOfhiO-V7KDkEedsJbvN8zYvJMV5Py3U/s1600-h/handbaglogos.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5142414494576585122" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHrTqse5kOHbBpyzeS-Muoe7iAGqF95pNDBmWaf3yMn-e422emYCUcNPCZ1eiErvuDRcywtQjB6giDHeEhyQ3jM8TyGOxHTu-3TSIuSDXQbAlzKOfhiO-V7KDkEedsJbvN8zYvJMV5Py3U/s400/handbaglogos.jpg" style="cursor: pointer;" /></a><br /><br />Want to impress someone this holiday season?<br />Then clearly the way to do it is by giving (or sporting) a Judith Leiber, Hermes or Prada handbag.<br />Can't afford those? Well then there are 23 others on the list. Read on...<br /><br /><i>NEW YORK, NY--(source: Marketwire)</i> -<br /><br />High net-worth consumers rated <a href="http://www.judithleiber.com/">Leiber</a> the most prestigious handbag brand in the 2007 Luxury Brand Status Index (LBSI) survey from the independent New York-based Luxury Institute (<a href="http://www.luxuryinstitute.com/">www.LuxuryInstitute.com</a>).<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7PZMksFB8ZtwG9CXXyZPaRaDsBuCTQSe6QEp5OWm5mjw8uqsQtgJUmLdi9yhqibWy_iaE05BaRfhD7AIcloD9RL_PVgAHuMy2WX8ZpnMrJU_zQvjdR3xlUazoTX9n4PexIZMf6tqQRkWe/s1600-h/Picture+30.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5142412235423787394" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7PZMksFB8ZtwG9CXXyZPaRaDsBuCTQSe6QEp5OWm5mjw8uqsQtgJUmLdi9yhqibWy_iaE05BaRfhD7AIcloD9RL_PVgAHuMy2WX8ZpnMrJU_zQvjdR3xlUazoTX9n4PexIZMf6tqQRkWe/s400/Picture+30.png" style="cursor: pointer;" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJKYt4YIXUKxzlDaT_7qtK5ElBIuH-BYKwII-XUZodA5rChPoxDJBeR1x8bK-aQSc62RwPqqEPHGwxUnfmhgLwOkzFpT9S54hifd1EEfbRWdHUgu7zGKEZg5kgaP96eBfYX4BGD3UGP78U/s1600-h/Picture+32.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5142412690690320786" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJKYt4YIXUKxzlDaT_7qtK5ElBIuH-BYKwII-XUZodA5rChPoxDJBeR1x8bK-aQSc62RwPqqEPHGwxUnfmhgLwOkzFpT9S54hifd1EEfbRWdHUgu7zGKEZg5kgaP96eBfYX4BGD3UGP78U/s400/Picture+32.png" style="cursor: pointer;" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMuSRX_cx1DBxup7WiucLXL7gH4YxI79lgxvkQ69Xlu69i_-vdMesHARG7zI6TDwrDsvfegDiqB8m_1kHhZqq8utXW2prPTGfof6ltfanBCuG5I9j-_FnN259qRo2UJMednK6igvzZrmuM/s1600-h/Picture+31.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5142412145229474162" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMuSRX_cx1DBxup7WiucLXL7gH4YxI79lgxvkQ69Xlu69i_-vdMesHARG7zI6TDwrDsvfegDiqB8m_1kHhZqq8utXW2prPTGfof6ltfanBCuG5I9j-_FnN259qRo2UJMednK6igvzZrmuM/s400/Picture+31.png" style="cursor: pointer;" /></a><br /><br />Leiber's handcrafted bejeweled creations --a few of which are shown above (click pn them to enlarge)-- were praised by respondents as perfect show-stopping accessories for that special occasion. The brand scored highly with women over age 45 and those with net worth in excess of $5 million. <a href="http://www.hermes.com/">Hermes</a> and <a href="http://www.prada.com/">Prada</a> handbags were ranked second and third, respectively.<br /><br />One of my personal favorites of Leibers' this season: The Karma Buddha Crystal handbag:<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo7d9VpRw1rU9ViSEbnpwwkzEzhg9KL1I88HYZUN42-HFRHMuGQJziFp9ZXLwdtmC2gY_pW2JbLpG6IkPjM5VjaEcG1K-O6a9-BGDopmoiEJtvSzTNMA455e67QMBIXoOO_WWEKvnR-3Dv/s1600-h/Picture+25.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5142405384950950210" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo7d9VpRw1rU9ViSEbnpwwkzEzhg9KL1I88HYZUN42-HFRHMuGQJziFp9ZXLwdtmC2gY_pW2JbLpG6IkPjM5VjaEcG1K-O6a9-BGDopmoiEJtvSzTNMA455e67QMBIXoOO_WWEKvnR-3Dv/s400/Picture+25.png" style="cursor: pointer; width: 313px; height: 330px;" /></a><br />Above: Karma Buddah in multi colored Austrian crystals with gold accents. Includes matching satin gold coin purse and double sided mirror. Length: 4.6", Height: 5.4", Depth: 2.6". Imported.<br />JU-M28541<br />* Ships within 1 business day (M-F 9-10)<br />* Made in USA<br />price: $3895.00<br /><a href="http://www.judithleiber.com">Buy it here.</a><br /><br />"Handbags have evolved from utilitarian accessories to coveted collectables. Not only do today's wealthy women want to communicate their sense of style and sophistication, but also their individuality. By carrying a handcrafted handbag, they show they can afford to be uniquely exclusive," said Milton Pedraza, CEO of the Luxury Institute.<br /><br />One of the classic and most prestigious handbags of all time is the Hermes Birkin Bag:<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj12k4F-pcONGPAHF7DYKBKAXCFUeDB9L0ondcznzX9o0nPsP9QxF_SBYK_2yjaosXcv4OJGh54wfXs_KUaxUt0Fez7HiNHiszuTe50sQCUcUDc-WMRLILd5duna3Deb9L7DQuS9AcWZwIM/s1600-h/orangecrocbirkin.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5142409636968573282" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj12k4F-pcONGPAHF7DYKBKAXCFUeDB9L0ondcznzX9o0nPsP9QxF_SBYK_2yjaosXcv4OJGh54wfXs_KUaxUt0Fez7HiNHiszuTe50sQCUcUDc-WMRLILd5duna3Deb9L7DQuS9AcWZwIM/s400/orangecrocbirkin.png" style="cursor: pointer;" /></a><br /><br />Looking for an authentic Hermes Birkin Bag? <a href="http://www.createursdeluxe.com/">Look here.</a><br />Or at <a href="http://www.hermes.com">Hermes, </a>of course.<br /><br />"Individualization and customization is a trend that is popping up in a range of diverse categories and serves to separate the mass-class from the truly wealthy," Pedraza added. "Our 'voice of the high net-worth consumer' surveys from the impartial Luxury Institute provide important endorsements for luxury brands and the consumers they serve."<br /><br />Following are the 26 handbag brands that were rated in alphabetical order (with links to their sites):<br /><a href="http://www.bottegaveneta.com/">1. Bottega Veneta</a><br /><a href="http://www.brighton.com/">2. Brighton</a><br /><a href="http://www.burberry.com/">3. Burberry</a><br /><a href="http://www.chanel.com/">4. Chanel</a><br /><a href="http://www.chloe.com/">5. Chloe</a><br /><a href="http://www.coach.com/">6. Coach</a><br /><a href="http://www.colehaan.com/">7. Cole Haan</a><br /><a href="http://www.dior.com/">8. Dior</a><br /><a href="http://www.dolcegabbana.it/">9. Dolce & Gabbana</a><br /><a href="http://www.dooney.com/">10. Dooney & Bourke</a><br /><a href="http://www.fendi.com/">11. Fendi</a><br /><a href="http://www.ferragamo.com%20%20/">12. Ferragamo</a><br /><a href="http://www.furla.com/">13. Furla</a><br /><a href="http://www.gucci.com/">14. Gucci</a><br /><a href="http://www.hermes.com/">15. Hermes</a><br /><a href="http://www.katespade.com/">16. Kate Spade</a><br /><a href="http://l-a-m-b.com/">17. L.A.M.B.</a><br /><a href="http://www.judithleiber.com/">18. Leiber</a><br /><a href="http://www.longchamp.com/">19. Longchamp</a><br /><a href="http://www.louisvuitton.com/">20. Louis Vuitton</a><br /><a href="http://www.marcjacobs.com/">21. Marc Jacobs</a><br /><a href="http://www.michaelkors.com/">22. Michael Kors</a><br /><a href="http://www.miumiu.com/">23. Miu Miu</a><br /><a href="http://www.prada.com/">24. Prada</a><br /><a href="http://www.ralphlauren.com/">25. Ralph Lauren</a><br /><a href="http://www.ysl.com/">26. Yves Saint Laurent</a><br /><br />The proprietary Luxury Brand Status Index (LBSI) survey is the only measure of the prestige of leading brands among wealthy Americans. A national sample of 783 wealthy American consumers, with an average income of $305K and average net worth of $2.2 million, was surveyed online. Survey results are weighted to match demographic and net worth profiles of the same audience according to the latest Survey of Consumer Finances from The Federal Reserve.<br /><br /><b>About the Luxury Institute</b><br />The Luxury Institute is the uniquely independent and impartial ratings, reviews and research institution that is the trusted and respected voice of the high net-worth consumer. The Institute provides a portfolio of proprietary publications and research that guides and educates high net-worth individuals and the companies that cater to them on leading edge trends, high net-worth consumer rankings and ratings of luxury brands, and best practices. The Luxury Institute also operates the Luxury Board (<a href="http://www.luxuryboard.com/">www.luxuryboard.com</a>), the world's first global, membership-based online community for luxury goods and services executives, professionals and entrepreneurs. To reach the Luxury Institute, please call 646-792-2669 or go to <a href="http://www.luxuryinstitute.com/">www.luxuryinstitute.com</a>.<br /><br />Where to get some of these fabulous handbags without paying full retail?<br /><br />Try these:<br /><a href="http://www.ebay.com/">Ebay, of course.</a><br /><a href="http://www.bluefly.com/">Bluefly</a><br /><a href="http://www.eluxury.com/">eluxury</a><br /><a href="http://www.karenkooper.com/">Karen Kooper</a><br /><a href="http://www.eurobellacollections.com/">Euro Bella Collections</a><br /><a href="http://goodcost.com/">Good Cost</a><br /><a href="http://www.ampmfashion.com/?gclid=CPCE572knpACFRSpIgodA2xQow">am pm fashion</a><br /><a href="http://www.unusualthreads.com/designerhandbags.html">Unusual Threads</a><br /><a href="http://www.smartbargains.com/">smart bargains</a><br /><a href="http://rodeodriveresale.com/">Rodeo Drive Resale</a><br /><a href="http://www.efashionhouse.com/">efashionhouse</a><br /><br />Can afford them even at a discount?<br />Then <a href="http://www.bagborroworsteal.com/">rent one here </a>at Bag Borrow or Steal.

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