Fossil

If you feel going like the relic hunting chick Lara Croft today as you quest for an affordable vintage handbag, skip the limb breaking stunts she exhibited in the action flick Tomb Raiders because the hunt is as easy as batting an eyelash.

Simply Look For The FOSSIL.

Fossil is recognized for its vintage-inspired handbags in the United States that uniquely mixes modern and retro designs on its eclectic lines of handbags, which captured a significant chunk of the fashion accessory market worldwide.

Originally, the company is one of America’s leading watch and accessories brands that started in 1984. It carved prominence in the market through its mid-priced relic designed watches. From the fashionably outmoded time telling devices, the label later expanded to bring its signature vintage look designs to a wider array of fashion items such as sunglasses, small leather goods, and handbags.

Vintage became hot fashion items after the market felt swamped with common mass-produced fashion merchandises and sought the need for unique pieces that exude extraordinary style.

The fashion world then found relief with fashion pieces dating back 25 years from the present time as a refreshing shift for vintage fashion. But it was the 1950’s romantic fashion era that inspired many designer creations and caught huge interest of the trend-conscious market.

Fossil, along with other fashion manufacturing companies, came in to the picture as these vintage pieces, which range from clothes, jewelry, and accessories, became more and more rare to find and expensive to obtain. The American company filled in the mid-end market that equally thirsts to experience sporting a vintage look and create a striking and edgy image for themselves without the hefty price tags.

The American label is truly one fashion treasure for the budget conscious. So how would you know it’s a Fossil?

Fossil handbags are distinguished for its firm genuine leather and jacquard fabric materials finely handcrafted for various handbag styles, which include trendy backpacks, clutches, hobos, messengers, minis, satchels, shoulder bags, and totes. Here are additional clues for your handbag hunting.

Vintage Appeal. A Fossil handbag uniquely sports the enduring and nostalgic elegance of the 1950’s that would suit any casual fashionista. Simply designed, the handbag is equipped with antique brass-plated, gold, or tarnished hardware to preserve an earlier era appeal. The hardware, however, is not excessive but rather projects a comfortable timeless piece of accessory for trend-conscious women.

Key Chain Logo. A signature key chain logo is always present in a Fossil handbag. It is a simple silver key, embossed with a Fossil trademark, hanging from a standard ball chain.

Signature Lines. Despite its vintage appeal, the label strives to keep up with the latest fashion trends in the designer handbag industry. Fossil handbags come in a signature line of popular handbags such as the long circular tube Fossil Signature Barrel handbag, the buckled Fossil Signature Flap Satchel, and the Fossil Signature Hobo, which has a front buckle closure.

Affordable. The label is also consumer-driven making its handbags more affordable and accessible to demanding customers. A Fossil leather handbag, for instance, would only cost around $60 to $120. Incredibly, top-quality materials and fine craftsmanship come with the price.

Since the 1980’s Fossil continues to work hard in creating and circulating vintage-inspired quality merchandise that relevant to current trends. The company has now grown globally being distributed in nearly 140 company-owned US stores and over 2,000 specialty retail outlets in 90 countries worldwide and several online vendors.

A true fashion treasure, the American label never failed its shoppers with its vintage design genius, craftsmanship, and quality. But, finding a Fossil is not so hard after all.