Ed Hardy Bags Buying Guide

Ed Hardy Handbags: Street Art Meets Couture

Christian Audigier knows what he is doing when it comes to fashion, especially street fashion. After working at major fashion companies such as Von Dutch, Audigier moved on to his own line of clothing and accessories. He collaborated with tattoo artist Don Ed Hardy and introduced Ed Hardy apparel to the public. Fans of this line can find clothing and accessories from shoes, tops, jeans, wallets, hats and handbags.

Ed Hardy handbags, in particular, are becoming increasingly popular with the modern day woman who is looking for accessories that bring together urban style and glamour at the same time. This pretty much sums up Ed Hardy handbags, but there’s more to it than meets the eye. From tote bags to smaller handbags, Ed Hardy makes sure that his tattoo inspired designs are visible to the eye. It’s hard not to recognize an Ed Hardy handbag when you see it. Like most other stylish designer brands, manufacturers are producing knock off Ed Hardy handbags and apparel. The average consumer should be wary of this when shopping for authentic items.

Ed Hardy Designs and Inspiration

Ed Hardy handbags are all about street fashion trends and display the many signature designs of tattoo artist Don Ed Hardy himself. Some call the designs innovative as they take the shape of the handbags and move with the contours of every item. There is a sense of flow and movement with Ed Hardy designs that no other designer compares with. With every handbag, there is a burst of color that seem to be spray painted right on to the handbags themselves. On most of the handbags of this designer, you will find hardware as decorative pieces along with studs to give it a hint of glamour.

Ed hardy handbags come in a variety of styles, shapes and sizes from tote bags to shoulder bags and cross-body bags to clutches. The handbags themselves are generally neutral colors including black, camel, white, grey, and brown. The designs often incorporate floral motifs with thorny roses, stylized skulls, snakes and bleeding hearts. You can also find Asian-style dragons on the line of Ed Hardy handbags. Ed Hardy’s designs are influenced by Japanese aesthetics which are then married to American tattoo art. Thanks to the mid-range prices, many people are able to afford Ed Hardy handbags and apparel.

The Future of Ed Hardy

After making Von Dutch into what it has become in the fashion industry, Audigier has placed Ed Hardy trends on the map in a similar fashion. Ed Hardy handbags have been a huge success with women who are looking for a casual style mixed with a sort of dynamism and energy. Ed Hardy isn’t just about fashion and trends, it’s about a lifestyle. Because of this concept, Ed Hardy is continuing to enter the lives of many people who are looking for something that is different and fresh. There is never a dull moment in an Ed Hardy design.

My Personal Favorites

I absoultely love all the large cruiser bags but my top picks would have to be the Christina Large Rhinestone Carry on Tote, "Jasmin" Hobo Bag, 'Kit Kat' Medium Shoulder Bag, Mistinguette Morgan Messenger, Betty shoulder satchel, Queena purse in black, or the yellow "Rachel" Cross-Body. My girlfriend just got the gorgeous and original Jane weekend bag and I am in love with it!