Nude Handbags are Latest Look for Fall and Winter 2010

Nude makeup has been in rotation since the 1990s, and while this might have been a swift reaction to the contour, blue eye shadow, and heavy foundation of the 1980s, the “natural” look has never gone away. As of recent, this look has gone beyond your eye shadow palette and slightly pink lipstick to your clothing and handbag. Spring and summer trends saw light pink and tan shades introduced to all forms of clothing, although these were originally marketed under the shade “flesh.” But, as retailers have realized the un-PC nature of the term (and seem to recall that Crayola changed the name of this shade to “peach” in the early 1960s), they appear to have redeemed themselves with the nude handbag.

AOL Shopping published a trend piece yesterday regarding nude handbags. They claim that these will be the only handbag you’ll need this season, as the color goes with nearly everything. But, as the pictures accompanying the article indicate, the “nude” color extends from a cream shade to Jersey Shore tan to medium brown. Some nude handbags are a solid shade, while others use two shades of “nude.” Additionally, the trend pervades all styles for fall and winter, and clutches to large hobos will all display this range of neutral shades.

If the high price tags of the bags specified in the trend piece turn you off, designer-inspired lines are displaying this trend, as well. Best Handbag Wholesale, for example, has a taupe handbag that illustrates the lighter end of this trend. Barely a cream color, this hobo handbag has a shiny exterior and drawstring closure. Nevertheless, the nude trend is often matte, and Handbag Distributor gives an example of a mid-shade of nude. Their western taupe handbag uses a tan color as the base and incorporates darker shades of brown on the sides and strap. Similarly, Wholesale Handbags USA uses a greater contrast of color with their western nude handbag and uses a western cross and rhinestones as embellishments.