Handbags Market: Fashion Continues to Reign
Key trends prevalent in the handbag market are closely related to the changes in the fashion and luxury market. Fashion designers and boutiques include handbags as a part of their new collections because of the high margins generated by handbags. The market for handbags has been driven by increased consumption of clothing, so as coordinate with these trendy outfits.
The prices of designer handbag prices are rising rapidly for the last several years. Leading brands see price as a differentiator in a market packed with all types of handbags.
The report begins with a discussion of the segments of the handbag market and then goes on to analyze the Global, US and European market. The report profiles the major companies, focusing in-depth on their business strategies. It also analyzes the major trends prevalent in the market.
The prices of designer handbag prices are rising rapidly for the last several years. Leading brands see price as a differentiator in a market packed with all types of handbags.
The report begins with a discussion of the segments of the handbag market and then goes on to analyze the Global, US and European market. The report profiles the major companies, focusing in-depth on their business strategies. It also analyzes the major trends prevalent in the market.
1. MARKET OVERVIEW
The handbag market can be segmented by the purpose or use of a handbag, by the age of consumers, or by their income.
Fashion Bags
Classic Bags
Casual Bags
Evening Bags
2. MARKET SIZE
In the handbags market, design and looks are the major driving factors with greater importance compared to price.
2.1 Global Market
Global Handbag & Accessories Market
Handbags Distribution by Channel
2.2 US Market
US Handbag Retail Sales (by Value)
US Handbag Retail Sales (by Volume)
US Handbag Exports
US Handbag Imports
2.3 European Market
Consumption of Handbags in Major EU Markets (by Value)
Production of Handbags in Major EU Markets (by Value)
Exports of Handbags in Major EU Markets (by Value/Volume)
3. MARKET TRENDS
3.1 Spiraling Prices of Luxury Handbag Brands
3.2 Younger Generation - Target for Luxury Handbags
3.3 Handbags for Action Sports
3.4 Handbags on Rent
3.5 Transparency in Handbags
4. COMPANY PROFILES
4.1 Coach
Overview
Product Segments
Business Strategies
4.2 Burberry
Overview
Business Strategies
4.3 Gucci
4.4 Kate Spade
4.5 Etienne Aigner AG
4.6 Christian Dior
4.7 Dooney & Bourke
LIST OF TABLES
US Handbag Exports - Top 25 Destinations (In US$000’)
US Handbag Exports - Top 25 Destinations (In 000’ Units)
US Handbag Imports - Top 15 Destinations (In US$000’)
US Handbag Imports - Top 25 Destinations (In 000’ Units)
Exports of Handbags in Major EU Markets by Value (2001-05)
Exports of Handbags in Major EU Markets by Volume (2001-05)
US Handbag Exports - Top 25 Destinations (In US$000’)
US Handbag Exports - Top 25 Destinations (In 000’ Units)
US Handbag Imports - Top 15 Destinations (In US$000’)
US Handbag Imports - Top 25 Destinations (In 000’ Units)
Exports of Handbags in Major EU Markets by Value (2001-05)
Exports of Handbags in Major EU Markets by Volume (2001-05)
LIST OF CHARTS
Handbag Market – Major Segments
Global Handbag & Accessories Market (2003-05)
Handbags Distribution by Channel (2006)
US Handbag Retail Sales by Value (2002-06)
US Handbag Retail Sales by Volume (2002-06)
Consumption of Handbags in Major EU Markets by Value (2001/05)
Production of Handbags in Major EU Markets by Value (2001/05)
Coach - US Retail Store Breakdown (2006)
Burberry - Accessories Sales Split by Products (2006)
Handbag Market – Major Segments
Global Handbag & Accessories Market (2003-05)
Handbags Distribution by Channel (2006)
US Handbag Retail Sales by Value (2002-06)
US Handbag Retail Sales by Volume (2002-06)
Consumption of Handbags in Major EU Markets by Value (2001/05)
Production of Handbags in Major EU Markets by Value (2001/05)
Coach - US Retail Store Breakdown (2006)
Burberry - Accessories Sales Split by Products (2006)
