Tommy Hilfiger Designer Handbags

Behind the Name

Entrepreneur Tommy Hilfiger began designing clothes as a teenager and within a short time opened a small chain of shops called People's Place. He found an underserved niche in men's clothing and began his now extensive collections with menswear. Hilfiger has received numerous awards from the fashion industry, including "Designer of the Year" by Parson's School of Design, and "Man of the Year" by GQ Magazine.

The initial menswear line was so successful that Hilfiger has expanded into dozens of merchandise lines, including women's and children's clothing, household goods, fragrances, footwear, eyewear and more, including accessories luggage, and handbags. In the nineteen nineties Hilfiger started the Tommy Hilfiger Corporate Foundation dedicated to supporting education and helping America's youth.

About the Bags

The Look

Classy and stylish, with an edge, Tommy handbags are designed to be functional, versatile, and trend-conscious. Tommy bags are often roomy and designed with functional additions such as exterior pockets, interior storage, and easy access zippers. The majority of the bags are crafted with subtle styling, rather than loud, attention-grabbing details.

Styles

Classic handbag styles such as shoppers, shoulder bags and satchels are available as well as modern messengers, cross-body bags, and fun styles like barrel bags and small totes.

Mini-bags are also a popular style within the Tommy Hilfiger designer handbags collection, with mini-zip tops, barrels, hobos, shoulder bags, flap bags, banana bags, and more are available in an array of seasonal fabrics and other materials. The mini bags are very appealing to teens and younger women.

Marketed to a broad audience, Tommy Hilfiger designer handbags offer an array of other bag types -- from feminine pink nylon baby totes to navy and olive backpacks for students. The majority of the bags are for everyday use, high on style, but lacking the glitz associated with evening bags.

Materials

Tommy Hilfiger designer handbags are available in a range of prices. Materials also vary to allow consumers more affordable options. While many bags are made from high-quality leather, there is also a wide array of other materials used including:

• Synthetic leather
• Madras fabric
• Nylon
• Canvas
• Distressed canvas
• Jacquard-look fabric
• Corduroy
• Twill
• Denim
• Washed PVC

Colors

While Tommy bags, as a general rule, avoid garishly bright colors, this doesn't mean that your choices are limited to classic black, chocolate, and navy. Muted purples, greens, and blues are prevalent, and you will find bags available in rich red, orange, pinks, and more.

For those who like the refreshing look of white purses, Tommy won't disappoint you, as the handbags collection also offers a variety of stunning styles in white. Styles with patterned fabrics containing bright or contrasting colors are also part of the Tommy Hilfiger designer handbags collection.

Hot Must-Have Tommy Bags

This season, hot bags from Tommy Hilfiger include the fresh and fun Catalina Patchwork collection. Made from colorful cotton, these bags offer functional fashion perfect for the spring and summer seasons. They are available in zip-top hobo, leather-footed satchel, cross-body box bag, classic tote, slouchy shopper, and adorable button-accented mini-clutch styles.

Pricing and Purchasing Information

Tommy Hilfiger designer handbags vary in price and can range from around thirty dollars to several hundred dollars. While most of the handbags are very affordable in terms of designer handbags, celebrities have been spotted carrying Tommy bags, including Rhianna, Kate Bosworth, and Lindsay Lohan.

You can purchase Tommy Hilfiger bags at most major department stores and online from a variety of places, including, Amazon, Zappos, eBags, and Smart Bargains.