Valentine's Day Shopping Guide: For the Handbag Obsessed Gal

With Valentine's Day only two weeks away, it's time to start shopping for your significant other. Not sure what to get him/her? Over the next few days, we'll be sharing some of the most popular items in Santee Alley as part of our Valentine's Day Shopping Guide series.

LA Purses

For the handbag obsessed gal in your life, Santee Alley offers the latest in handbag and accessory trends. There are no less than 6 handbag stores in the alley! If handbag shopping for your loved isn't something you feel comfortable with, consider gifting them a handbag shopping spree. Most bags sell for $20-40, ensuring that whatever she picks will be within your budget ;)

Debi's Fashion

Where to shop for handbags in Santee Alley:

• LA Purses, 431 E 11th St. inside Santee Alley
• Debi's, 1036 Santee St.
• New 9 Handbag, 1057 S Maple Ave. inside Santee Alley
• Moose Luggage, Handbags, & Accessories, 319 E 12th St., inside Santee Alley
• BIC Plus, 1030 Maple Ave.
• Halo Handbags, Various Locations

New 9 Handbags

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$20 Handbag Sale through November 30!

LA Purses (formerly Ice Handbags) is bringing back the $20 handbag sale this month, through November 30! That's right, ALL handbags, with the exception of "jelly" styles, are only $20!!

LA Purses specializes in vegan faux-leather handbags, wallets, and backpacks.The store is located at
1150-B S Santee St. inside Santee Alley and is open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., 7 days a week. You can also visit their second location at 431 E 11th St. Los Angeles, CA, 90015.

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Trend Alert! Backpacks is one of the biggest trends in handbags this season. LA Purses carries various styles in an assortment of colors. These are on sale for $20 too.

Like LA Purses on Facebook/LAPurses and follow them on Instagram @lapurses_ to see new arrivals as soon as they hit store shelves.

The luggage and duffel bags are not included in the sale, but they are definitely worth checking out. Love all the colors!

And in case you weren't convinced by the $20 price tag... There's also a $10 bin ;)

Handbags in Every Color

Purses, handbags, hobos, clutches, satchels and cross-bodies in every color and size... That's what we found in Debi's wholesale and retail store. The styles range from classic to trendy so you can be sure to find something for any outfit. Come in and check it out!

Debi Fashion

1036 Santee Street

213-747-0144

Fall Handbag Sale - All Styles $20!

Remember that $20 handbag sale we told you about back in  August? Well Ice Handbags is carrying the sale right through Fall. ALL HANDBAGS ARE STILL $20! Even better news, Ice has opened a second location in the alley at 1150-B Santee Alley They are open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. 7 days a week.

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Ice Handbags

1150-B Santee Alley

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Weekly Fashion Finds: $20 Handbag Sale

Ice Handbags is making room for fall inventory and has ALL their handbags on sale for $20. That's right ladies, any purse for $20! Ice has two locations in the LA Fashion District, with two more coming soon. The Santee Alley location is at 315-B. Purchases can also be placed online via their Facebook and Instagram.

Ice Handbags are 100% vegan and can also be found at retailers like Nordstrom Rack and Marshall's. Ice, a manufacturer and importer, has been in the alley for over two years. They specifically decided to base their business in the Fashion District because they felt confident they could offer the kind of competitive pricing Santee Alley shoppers expect. At $20 a bag we think they're doing an excellent job.

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P.S. Did we mention most of their bags are lined with leopard print? We're obssessed.

Ice Handbags
Wholesale & Retail
315-B inside Santee Alley

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431 E. 11th St.

(213) 745-4961
icehandbags@gmail.com
www.icehandbags.com

New 9 Handbags for Less Than $20

Tucked behind an accessories booth and a hat stand you'll find New 9 Handbag, a wholesale and retail handbag vendor that's been in Santee Alley for over 20 years. New 9 carries wallets, clutches, evening bags, totes, and purses in all shapes and colors. They also have a small selection of carry-on luggage and backpacks for the "Back to School" season.

This is the place for bargain hunters looking to score a good deal on a new bag. Prices range from $5-$20, with most items priced around $10. New inventory arrives at the store every week. See more styles at www.new9handbag.com.

For pricing or purchase inquiries please contact the store directly at (213) 749-6188 or visit them at 1057  S. Maple Ave. inside The Santee Alley.

Stylish backpacks and totes perfect for back to school!

A selection of evening bags and clutches, and carry-on luggage in the top right corner

The entrance to New 9 Handbag

New 9 Handbag
1057 S. Maple Ave. inside Santee Alley
(213) 749-6188

House of Bags

They call themselves House of Bags, but at first glance one might think it's the alley of bags. It literally looks like it could be an alley within the alley, but this little nook inside Santee has one of the best handbag selections we've seen lately. Classic, trendy, studded, fringe, you name it, House of bags has it. We were especially impressed by the faux leather bags, which seemed sturdy, well made and within the competitive Santee Alley prices. House of Bags also carries a small selection of backpacks, luggage, and evening bags.

Visit them at 1125-8 Maple Ave. inside the Santee Alley. The offer wholesale and retail. For purchase or product inquiries please contact the store directly at 213-747-8718.

 

Moose: The Place for Luggage & Accessories

Offering the latest styles in handbags and luggage for over seven years, Moose Luggage & Accessories is a staple of the alley. The big moose sign in front of the store welcomes shoppers into their newly renovated space. Though Moose has a great selection of quality luggage, handbags, and computer cases, their best kept secret is the select inventory of designer purses. That's right. Moose is the place to find authentic designer handbags at discounted prices. Designer bags are highly coveted and only a few are available at the store at time. Inventory changes every week with prices starting as low as $15.

Moose also offers a small selection of jewelry and accessories. They are a retail and wholesale business.

Moose Luggage & Accessories

319 E. 12th St. in the Santee Alley

Los Angeles, CA

213-745-6970