Available at HandbagHeaven.com for $49.95

Designer handbags are more pricey because they are often handmade for specific retailers. They are also high in cost because of the materials that are used. Most big designers will not use imitation fabrics, such as faux leather. Generally, if you were to buy a purse from a designer’s website, you would get a hand-made purse delivered right to your door. More often than not, you will find that you are paying more for the designer’s label than for the materials that the item is made for.

Dooney and Bourke - $395.00

In the case of giraffe print purses, you will find that many of the top designers have different styles and colors to choose from. You will also be able to find a regular supply of accessories, such as matching wallets. The problem for many women is, although we simply adore these giraffe purses, we cannot afford the high prices.

This is where the discounted giraffe print purses come in. There are many websites on the Internet today that offer huge discounts on top designer giraffe print purses. For example, you might find a top designer’s giraffe print hobo bag listed on the designer site for $395, but on a discounted site you may find that same style of purse for $40! It’s the same luxury, for remarkably less money. Now, you have the ability to save your kid’s college fund!

Handbag Heaven - $39.95

There are times when the designer bag is a must.  In those cases you should always be aware, however, that some people will try to sell these top designer bags for ridiculously low amounts. If you are offered such great discounts, you should always check the company out. Sometimes you can be scammed into believing that you are getting a designer bag – brand new – for that low price, but you wind up with a cheaply made knock off.

Which bags do you buy? Designer? Discount? or a mixture of both.  Let me know when and why (ie. does this economy play into why you would buy a discount bag over a designer one?).

Description:

This is a brand new brown/pink giraffe print handbag with blue trim from Hananel, Inc. This bucket style purse is approximately 22-1/2″ across the top and 11-1/2″ high and has a handle drop of about 9-1/2 inches. The bottom of the handbag measures about 12″ L x 9-1/2″ W. Inside is fully lined with a zippered pocket on one side and 2 open pockets on the other. There is a partial flap across the top with a zippered closure and there are also snaps across the top to close. Outside the bag has a small zippered pocket.

This is not something I would carry, but to each her own. You can find this bag in Dean Baker Wholesale’s Ebay store.

Photo courtesy of Charming Blouses’ Flikr photostream.

Sophie’s Hope gets into the giraffe print action with a homemade pillow case dress.  She makes it sound easy.

Keeping in the baby theme giraffe print diaper bags over at Diaper Bag Deals.

A few deals on multiple styles of animal print luggage at First Class Fashionista.

Our Giraffe Print Adjustable Tote will add some much needed zing and zang into your life. Created out of textured leatherette and printed with a classic giraffe print, this tote is a great size for family outings or shopping trips. The smooth brown leatherette handles make this tote easy to carry, while the chocolate brown lining helps makes for a seamless presentation.

Our Giraffe Print Tote has snaps on the inside so you can adjust the size and shape of your bag. Simple snap them together for a modern shape (as pictured), or unsnap them completely for a classic tote look. The bag closes with one magnetic snap closure, and has two open top pockets and one zippered pocket inside.

12″ L x 9″ W x 10″ H
8” double drop handles

Send me in a review if you have already purchased this bag.

The bag itself is an oversized red girafe print satchel bag.  It has clean stitched lines and tough and durable faux leather.  At this point Handsbag Corner is displaying four customer reviews.  Two are below:

From S. Murphy in Colorado

I had seen a purse like this at Dooney & Bourke and it was over $250.
I didn’t want to spend that kind of money, so I was thrilled when I found this and have gotten TONS of compliments on it!

J. Jones in Oklahoma

I had been look for a long time for a giraffe print handbag for a friend at Christmas time. I came across this bag on your site it look above average and the price was great. So I decided to take a chance and if it didn’t work out I would get something else. Well to my amazement it arrived very fast ant it was better then I ever could have excepted. When my friend open her her gift she was delighted and very impressed. I highly recommend this site and would use it again without hesitation.

There you have it a cheap and durable bag that will get you a ton of compliments. If you do have this bag feel free to let us all know what you think about. Do you love it or do you hate it?

Bag Bunch on B. Makowsky Oslo | Metal Trim Dome Satchel in Zebra Print - here.

Giraffe and Zebra Print luggage at the house of purses – here.

This falls under leopard print, but I thought it was interesting – here they talk about celebrity DIY style

What makes these critics so largely against giraffe prints is the fact that too many people get carried away with it. A few small accents of giraffe print, like on a purse or a pair of shoes, is one thing. To dress from head to toe in giraffe print items is completely another. You are pretty much making yourself look like a miniature giraffe, and this is not good.

To make the giraffe print look trendy, you need to pick a few crucial items that can be used for contrast in your wardrobe. A pair of shoes , a purse, and a few pieces of jewelry is all you need. If you want to make a little louder of a fashion statement, you can go for a wrap or hat. You can even try some animal print hair extensions if you want to be daring. Most importantly, you do not have to wear every single giraffe print item that you own all at once! This completely defeats the purpose of complimenting other items in your wardrobe.

Trendy vs tacky is really in the eye of the beholder. Obviously, if you think the miniature giraffe look is too much, chances are you will think it is tacky. If you tend to gravitate toward more subtle looks, you will find giraffe prints rather trendy. Don’t let these fashion weirdos ruin the look for you. Giraffe prints are now on their way to the classic animal print hall of fame.

I ran across a few different post debating similar topics here and here.

Is trendy or is it tacky? Let me know what you think and why.