Nine West

Designer label Nine West has earned its keep as a brand for remarkably stylish but affordable fashion merchandise in the United States.

The fashion house took its name from an office address, where the company first established itself in 1978. The address was 9 West 57th Street, New York City.

The Jones Apparel Group later acquired Nine West in 1999 and established the label as the affordable line of designer quality fashion items for women that include apparels, handbags, and accessories, among others.

Nine West’s formula of targeting the diverse middle-class women made it put its footprints all over the shoe industry. The company now has 600 of its own retail and outlet stores and in department, specialty, and independent shoe stores in the US alone. This formula has put the $1.4-billion fashion merchandising company as the most dominant player in the $14 billion dollar annual women’s retail show market.

Just like its loyalists, Nine West handbags offer a variety of styles from easy-going to business-minded, all at a very modest price tag.

Due to the company’s success with affordable fashion, it has continued to grow and flourish. Some of the most recent additions have been suits, luggage, scarves, wraps and even kids’ footwear.

Nine West, however, has continued to stay true to please the younger fashionable women, who want designer quality handbags and accessories without the designer price tag. Here are some of their popular handbags:

Nine West Bridal Collection. Bridal handbags are one of the most sought after fashion pieces of the label. Beaded and framed bridal handbags belong under this collection, which features pristine white color. Prices of each handbag are pegged at $50.

Nine West Looks Could Kill Shopper Handbag. Sleek but functional, this leather handbag features snake accents and comes in old copper and pewter colors. Prices of each handbag are pegged at $89.

Nine West Sparkle Patent Frame Top Handbag. This handbag is sophisticated and shiny bag created with ball clasp closure. Interior features include a zip pocket and double pouch for organization of the essentials. It also has a drop handle and detachable chain strap for adjusting. Prices of each handbag are pegged at $35.

Nine West Gorgeous Suede Satchel. With contrast stitching, this handbag is the perfect finish to any outfit. With two side and one rear pockets, a decorative buckle over magnetic snap closure and two large interior pockets, the handbag combines space with fashion. It also has a slash zip pocket and cell phone interior pockets and metal feet serve to protect the bottom of the bag. Prices of each handbag are pegged at $115.


Nine West Mercury Shopper. This huge white handbag is designed for the heavy but stylish shopper. The interior of this handbag features a slash zip pocket and two pouches. The main compartment is sealed with a hidden magnetic closure. Prices of each handbag are pegged at $120.

Moreover, Nine West handbags are usually small. Even the totes are at the smaller end of the spectrum. Colors stick to the basics, with occasional pops of red and gold. They are complete with flashy metal clasps and chains, along with many extra metallic embellishments for a chic finish.

Nine West has maintained its lead in the development and use of shiny and metallic patent leather, has toyed with design using what used to be the bland gray color, and animal prints.

Nine West handbag collections are a common fashion find in a large variety of retailers, from fine department stores to online marketplaces. Even with its already modest prices, it is still possible to find discount Nine West handbags on high-end retail stores worldwide.

If the budget is tight and you want to carry an elegant and chic piece of designer handbag, you know where to go.