Armani handbags are things of beauty, elegance and functionality. Often unusual in style, all bags are made of high quality materials, and they are considered to be a lifetime investment. Prices range from $35.00, to a few thousand dollars. If you're heading out for a night on the town, or working in the office, these bags have a style fit for every occasion. Giorgio Armani is better known for his leather crocodile designer bags and is considered one of the most successful designers to come out of Italy.

Armani started designing under his own label in 1975. His clean designs and flattering styles for men and women soon caught the attention of the fashion industry. He has been a household name in the world of couture ever since he designed Richard Gere's costume in the movie American Gigolo in the 1980's. Stars like Katie Holmes, Victoria Beckham , Megan Fox and Penelope Cruz are regularly spotted on Hollywood's red carpet, show casing his designs. http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=stars+in+armani&FORM=BIFD#focal=d60cd979cce6426e624829624276b916&furl=http%3A%2%2Ffashiontribes.typepad.com%2Ffashion%2Fimages%2F2008%2F10%2F29%2Fvictoria_beckham_armani.png,http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=stars+in+armani&FORM=BIFD#focal=c66562a9d658f754ea3273d125bed787&furl=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.usatoday.com%2Flife%2F_photos%2F2009%2F02%2F25%2Farmani-robertsx.jpghttp://www.bing.com/images/search?q=stars+in+armani&FORM=BIFD#focal=b262033761e0d9d310b5e7eb92cbcbcb&furl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dailystab.com%2Fblog%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2009%2F10%2Ffnp_bfo_0016179.jpghttp://www.bing.com/images/search?q=penlope+cruise+in+armani&go=&form=QBIR&qs=n#focal=e8ee6c11becb5afee61676baae629db3&furl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.crisalidepress.it%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2009%2F01%2Fpenelope-cruz.jpg

Often people will try to replicate and sell well know designer bags. Before you purchase a purse that is not from an official Armani store, do your research. Paying top dollar for a fake designer item undermines the integrity of the company. Make sure to find out if your retailer is a registered Armani dealer. It is often best to purchase these items directly from the retailer.

An Armani handbag is a great way to accent today's new and stylish tends. Carrying an Armani hand bag is often seen as a status symbol due to Armani's impeccable reputation among today's hottest stars.