The Leather and Footwear Association of Vietnam reported that Vietnam anticipates the export value of handbags to go up by 15% in the year 2012. The authorities of the association revealed that it wouldn't be difficult to do so as the local producers of handbags have reached the target of 200 million units each and export value of handbags is expected to increase by 30% in the upcoming years.
The chairman of the Lefaso association, Nguyen Duc Thuan said that "As the number of international companies have moved the production from China to Vietnam, the sector of handbags is likely to progress. The domestic demand of handbags has also increased as the consumers prefer not to buy mediocre quality Chinese products.
Thuan further added that to ensure contracts with well-known brands, it is important for the companies to have a superior management and equipment capability, apt monetary resources and skilled labor.
The greatest drawback in the sector of handbags has always been the dependence on raw materials and the sophisticated accessories are mostly imported from other countries. The authorities of the association expect the producers to manage the procedure of designing themselves so that they can create a good brand impression for Made-in-Viet Nam handbags.

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For the fashion conscious, the New Year means a whole new wardrobe! The current trends in designer dresses this year indicate that one integral style statement for all women, whether fond of designer dresses or otherwise, is sexy. Short miniskirt designer dresses are quite the rage with detailing such as fringes, jagged hem-lines and low-hems being the flavor of the season. This year, the fabrics being used for designer dresses range from pretty and elegant to bold and textured. Many designer dresses also feature ribbons, silk, tulle, piped ruffles, and rhinestones. The new trends in rhinestones this year are large jagged stones that give a shattered mirror effect. For women that prefer a softer look, Grecian-style designer dresses are quite the vogue. This style features flowing chiffon which provides an ethereal sheer look. Another new style that has been seen on the runway this season is short cocktail designer dresses with a sheer long skirt. Even though there are multiple new and trendy choices for women when it comes to dresses, a vintage designer dress can never go out of fashion and is a must-have for every woman. Vintage designer dresses range from a delicately beaded, flowing gown reminiscent of the 1920s, to body-shaping silks of the 1930s and 1940s, to low cuts and tight bodices of the 1950s.