Did you know Prada as a brand is about to celebrate it’s 100th anniversary? Well, I guess it’s not right around the corner, but the brand was started by Mario Prada in 1913. The small operation sold Prada Handbags, Prada Shoes, Prada Trunks and Prada Suitcases out of two stores in Milan.

There was a time early on where Prada focused mostly on producing waterproof handbags for travel use made out of walrus skin. However, walrus skin was extremely heavy. The company continue to develop within it’s core industry for the next several decades. Financially the company was not doing well with competition that popped up including Gucci over the years. It wasn’t until 1978, when Mario’s granddaughter Miuccia Prada (Ever wonder where the brand Miu Miu came from?), took over the company, the company started to become the Prada we know today.

Miuccia introduced nylon to the Prada line in 1985.  It became an overnight hit due to the light weight, functional yes very luxurious. Due to the rise in popularity and price, the first large scale copies of Prada fakes started appearing around this time.

Throughout the 1990’s Prada continued to be a force in designer luxury brands. in 1992 Prada released Miu Miu, a like of more affordable items aimed at the younger crowd. Today, Miuccia is considered one of the most powerful women in Europe  and credited with making Prada what it is today.

To see a sample of Miuccia’s works of beauty, see here:

http://www.edesignershop.net/Prada_Handbags_Wallets_Keychains_s/12.htm

So we are midway through September. Gone is Labor Day Weekend, so no more white. Back to school madness is over and you’re either settling into work or school and in general, life is boring… How do you add some spice? In one word:

Coral!

You know, that orange-red color that was hip in the 70’s? Well, it’s making a come back and man is it an attention grabber! You could wear formal colors like black, white or gray and coral will just make it pop. If you don’t believe me, Britney Spears does it, just look at the picture to the right.

Cameron Diaz was spotted recently with her coral bag as well and as you can see she’s wearing basic color tops with jeans and it goes beautifully with it!

So you ready to jump on the Coral wagon and make a few waves in your own life? Good news, currently eDesignerShop has many Coral Handbags, Coral Messengers, Coral Backpacks and even a Coral key pouch to get you going! Our selection Changes constantly, so check often and get your Prada Coral Handbag before they’re gone!

See all of our Coral items here:

http://www.edesignershop.net/store/Search.aspx?SearchTerms=coral

The last time we had Balenciaga Giant Briefs on the one day sale, it was one of the biggest one day sale we have had, ever! So we thought, what are all those people with Balenciaga bags missing? You guessed it, MONEY! Yes, we all know Balenciaga handbags are expensive and we could all use more money, but we are talking about the Balenciaga Money Wallet. Great name, huh? For one day only, 9/10/2009 these beautiful wallets are on sale for an extremely low price! I can’t even say the price here. To see the sale price, go here:

http://www.edesignershop.net/onedaysale.html

If the link does not take you to the Balenciaga Money Wallet, it means you missed it. Better luck next time.

This review is for the Prada handbag BR3980black, but we also carry this item in a beautiful white color, so most of this review should also apply to the white.

The Prada BR3980 is the perfect blend of elegance and style!  I love the simplicity of the black leather paired with the silver hardware.  The shoulder strap with silver plating is exquisite.   The plating has 6 dots on it as well as an engraved Prada logo…pictures really can’t do it justice.

When you’re walking down the street, whether you’re stylin’ in your new tailored pantsuit or having a lazy sweats day at the park with your kids, people will definitely glance twice at this handbag.  The silver tone plating is eye-catching and trendy.  As you can tell, the plating is my favorite detail on this purse.   That’s not the only thing I like though.  As I’ve said before, the the zip pocket is perfect for easy access to my purse and the patch pockets seems to be made for my Blackberry or your iPhone if you please.

The bag seems big, but it’s not very wide (Measures approximately 14” wide x 11″ tall x 6″ deep). While it’s not practical for everyday use, it’s perfect for the slim laptop and a project folder for meetings.   Or head to the beach with sunblock, a towel, sunglasses, and a trashy novel.

Some people love the long shape of this bag, but if you’re looking for a wider bag in the same style, Prada Handbag BR3408 which comes in both Camel and Black might be just the thing for you. You can checkout the Prada Handbag BR3408 bags here:

http://www.edesignershop.net/store/Search.aspx?SearchTerms=br3408

For the White BR3980 see here:

http://www.edesignershop.net/Prada-Handbag-BR3980-White.html

If you fancy the Black BR3980 see here:

http://www.edesignershop.net/Prada-Handbag-BR3980-Black.html

We have many leather Prada Handbags in stock, so come on by anytime. Have a great day!

This is the review for messenger bag Prada BT0689 Black with Gold hardware. I must admit that I’m usually not a fan of gold enclosures and accents. But, this bag makes it work! I love Prada’s nylon bags.They are nice and luxurious but you don’t get the PETA protester that are sometimes drawn to animal products used in luxury items.

This messenger bag is elegant with it’s signature black nylon and goldtone hardware.   There’s plenty of room to fit all your needs with a front zip pocket, top zip closure, and an interior zip pocket with Prada’s logo. Some people think Prada’s nylon bags are cheap, but don’t knock it until you’ve tried it.  This bag is durable, waterproof, and easily cleaned.  Most importantly, it’s classy and lightweight. When life is full of so many hassles, why add another one by buying a heavy bag that you’re going to worry all the time about getting dirty.  With this messenger bag, you don’t have to worry about getting it wet or dirty.  Plus, it’s lightweight enough that you can’t carry those extra 3 shades of lipstick in your purse without it getting too heavy.  I especially like the over the shoulder adjustable strap.   It’s very similar to the one Nicole Kidman was recently spotted wearing while out running errands for the day.

Be careful buying this one on the internet! Some customers say they have gotten the same item but the interior is not lined with Prada lining but instead of red cloth or material! Please see the picture to the left, the inside should have Prada lining and the zipper and zipper pull are detailed and not generic. Please be on the lookout! To buy this authentic Prada messenger bag, please use the following link:

http://www.edesignershop.net/Prada-Messenger-Bag-BT0689-Black.html

More selections of Prada messenger bags can be found here: http://www.edesignershop.net/store/c/8-Messenger-Bags.aspx

Have a great Prada/Labor Day Weekend!