Prada Handbags Now Being Designed for Function as Well as Style by Mat Moniker

Prada is leading the designer handbag industry in creating more functional designs. Prada handbags will be theft resistant and have full Internet access. Some of the new Prada handbags will debut Christmas of 2008.

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The designer handbag industry is finally taking cues from the handheld computer industry and making accessories that do more than just look good.

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“Luxury can’t depend solely on brand name anymore,” said one Prada designer who wished to remain anonymous. “Women want to have everything they need at their fingertips in one easy-to-carry package. They should be able to order flowers for themselves on the road and have them waiting when they get to a club. Prada handbags will be able to do that now.”

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The designer wouldn’t go into deep detail, but he said the new line of Prada handbags would have full Internet access and be completely theft resistant.

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“I shouldn’t say this, but the new Prada handbags will have built in GPS and fingerprint scanners,” he confided. “If someone the handbag doesn’t recognize grabs the strap or zipper an unpleasant sounding alarm will sound and the zipper will lock.”

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If a Prada handbag is stolen, police will be able to follow its GPS signature and recover it before the contents are violated.

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Other Prada handbags still in the concept stage will be able to turn into personal floatation devices and portable airbags/pillows for an extra measure of comfort and safety.

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Designer handbag industry experts say Prada isn’t the only company bringing function into their design. Some Balenciaga handbags will soon be equipped with MP3 players as well as long distance listening devices. You will be able to listen in on other women’s conversations from 40 feet away.

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A Coach handbag in development will bring personal protection to a new level. Not only will the Coach handbag have similar theft resistance features to the Prada handbags, it will be able to convert into a gas mask in case of a terrorist attack. And again, the Coach handbag will have full Internet access.

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A new Coach wallet will also provide a level of personal protection. The Coach wallet looks as harmless as it is trendy, but inside it contains a hidden taser.

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A rumored Chanel handbag design includes features to convert into a portable toilet in case of emergencies for women on the go.

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Consumer experts say it was only a matter of time before designer handbags joined the technology revolution. Personal organizers were the first to fall behind if they didn’t convert from paper to digital. Now the standard is all in one. A personal organizer also needs to be a cell phone, instant messenger, MP3 player, and Web browser.

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Prada handbags are taking it a step further, anticipating the needs of tomorrow’s women. Safety is becoming more and more an issue for even the most wealthy of us, consumer experts say. The new Prada handbags will be a source of comfort as well as status.

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The anonymous Prada designer assured us that the new Prada handbags would not compromise on fashion with these innovations.

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“Obviously there would be no point in creating a theft resistant designer handbag if it looked like something you could get at your local Walmart,” he said. “Prada handbags will always be first and foremost great accessories.”

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Of course, the price tag of the new Prada handbags will be high at first, from $5,000 up to start with. The new Balenciaga handbags will start at $3,500. Designer handbag makers don’t think the high prices will negatively affect sales of the new handbags.

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“Women buy designer handbags to standout,” one designer handbag executive said. “The greater luxury along with the higher price tag will only extend that benefit for those who can afford the handbags.”

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In fact, she said, these new handbag designs will eventually benefit everyone, whether they own a designer handbag or not.

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“In the end, these new functional designer handbags will make everyone safer,” she explained. “If purse snatchers know the purses worth stealing are all armed then they’ll stop stealing purses altogether. It’s a trickle down effect that will benefit everyone.”

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The new functional Prada handbags and Balenciaga handbags will most likely be on the market in time for Christmas 2008. The others will follow soon after.

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About the Author: Mat Moniker is a writer for Innuity.com Go to designerdirectoutlet.com for deals on Prada handbags and