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Bella Bag Reviews and Press

...Atlanta-based company sells previously-owned purses - some have never actually been used... read more
Bella Bag's Cassandra Connors scours fashion houses across the globe from her Atlanta base to find the best investment bags she can, then sells them for a 30-to-70 percent markdown. In other words, $4,250 retail for a gold-chained jumbo maxi flap is slashed to just over two grand. Talk about an investment strategy. read more
Can you imagine dropping major bucks on your dream Louis Vuitton handbag, only to discover that it’s fake? Amber Milt with High Fashion Magazine gets the authenticity scoop from Bella Bag's Chelsea Mack read more
Shopping expert Ashley Hesseline includes a bevy of beautiful Bella Bag finds in her luxe holiday shopping guide read more
Used handbags are big business. Bella Bag selling $3M worth in 2012. Founder says buyers looking for status, quality.
Need a handbag fix? Consider Cassandra Connors' pre-loved, luxury purses. read more
Have a hunch your Chanel handbag isn’t the real deal? Amber Milt of High Fashion Magazine gets the scoop on-camera from Bella Bag's Chelsea Mack read more
Do you ever feel like your wardrobe and wallet just can't get along? Well, there may be a solution. We stumbled upon a new site that sells slightly used designer bags at a fraction of the price. Fashionistas, meet Bella Bag - an Atlanta-based company and the second largest online retailer for authentic, pre-owned, and accessories. Bella Bag considers itself the resource for authentic, luxury handbags that don't break the bank or leave you with a fake. read more
...will really provide you with something authentic...a reputable brand name...guaranteed authenticity... read more
Now that many websites and stores are selling vintage online, you can compare not only pricing, but condition as well, informs Bella Bag Director and Founder Cassandra Connors... read more
A Chanel bag from Bella Bag included in JEZEBEL's spring fashion spread... read more
This site is not for the feint of heart as you will fulfill your couture fantasies while perusing the latest spring inventory. As the premier authentic-only, pre-loved, vintage, rare, and limited-edition designer handbags and accessories e-store, Bella Bag's new crop of handbags are beyond to-die-for. read more
While we've been tempted by the EBays and discount online shops of the world, there's always a fear that a luxe bag, deeply discounted, isn't really a Fendi but a Fakey that we've still shelled out a few hundred for. Enter Bella Bag, an Atlanta-based company that promises to be the insider resource to authentic, luxury handbags that don't break the bank or leave you with a fake. read more
Vintage Chanel handbags are just so darn dreamy (and a good way to beautify your Pinterest boards, no?). read more
Bella Bag, known as the “purse purist” and the most reputable one-stop, pre-owned, luxury bag shop, is a purse junky’s drug of choice. read more
As founder and director of Bella Bag - an online source for pre-owned, vintage, rare and limited-edition designer handbags and accessories - Cassandra Connors acquired her taste for luxury the old-fashioned way. She inherited it. read more
The best part is, many of the bags are rare and no longer made, so you can truly score something unique. read more
Although many sites offering discount bags can be a scam, Bella Bag is definitely for real. Owner Cassandra Connors started the site with three of her own luxury bags back in 2005, and is now an active member in the Coalition Against Counterfeiting and Piracy. read more
If you've been shopping for purses without purpose, it's time to start buying bags that suit your body type. Everything you wear - from outerwear to swimwear - should be tailored to your shape to achieve the most flattering look possible. With that in mind, we put together an expert purse buying guide. We asked Cassandra Connors, director and founder of Bella Bag, for her insight into how to choose the best purse or bag for your body type. "Just like any other article of clothing, a handbag can act as a major accent to your body type," she says. "Your signature style of bag can either over or underwhelm your appearance, or conversely, can balance out your frame with its shape. read more
Discounted designer handbags were at our fingertips at the Bella Bag showroom read more
Designer handbag enthusiast Cassandra Connors knows how to spot a fake 30 feet away. read more
The fantastic American E-commerce Shopbellabag.com made me choose one of their dream bags: my choice was a vernis Chanel bag. What do you say about it? It makes me feel like a business girl. read more
While some counterfeits are easy to spot (cough, New York City street corners), others can be a bit more deceiving. Further complicating matters is the abundance of designer goods available on the Internet at too-hard-to-resist deals. So, how do you protect yourself from fraud and forgery? We went to Cassandra Connors, founder of Bella Bag, and an expert in designer authenticity, to find out. read more
With top sellers including Louis Vuitton, Gucci, and Chanel as well as impossible-to-find bags such as the Hermes "Kelly" and "Birkin", the Bella Bag team knows the trends. read more
Ensuring one shopper at a time does not end up buying a fake bag or getting scammed, Cassandra Connors holds all inventory at her warehouse and each bag goes through a 13-step checklist for authentication. "If it doesn't checkout... then it's out," says Connors. read more
Bella Bag covered on top Italian fashion site, Grazia read more
We found this normally-over-$4k lambskin Chanel tote for about half off, and your friends would never know. In fact, knowing about this site is sort of like a secret that tears your soul apart... is it unethical to let your friends pay full price for their bags? Should you secretly hoard the information and be the only "cool girl" in town with several bags your friends have been dying for? read more
With customers in 30 countries and the second largest online supply of pre-owned, luxury bags, Bella Bag is quickly becoming the most trusted resource for authentic luxury goods. read more
Booming business Bella Bag is resetting the tone for Atlanta fashionistas, one fake Louis Vuitton at a time. read more
Diamonds may be a girl's best friend, but we're betting a gorgeous designer bag comes in a close second. Don't think you can afford to own a one? Think again: Bella Bag offers a great variety of high-end, pre-loved bags any girl would love to carry. read more
This is really a great idea. It's a way for women to get designer bags for half the price" read more
If you are not in the market to pay $5,000 for a new Chanel, Bella Bag offers vintage bags for 50% off. read more
At Bella Bag, we use a 13-point checklist - it’s our authenticity guarantee - and we do the checklist on every bag that comes through our door. read more
For a young, clean and hands-free look, Cassandra Connors, director of ShopBellaBag.com, likes the hip cross-body look for a shoulder bag that pleases. Her favorites include Gucci, Chloe and Louis Vuitton, which carry bags all going cross-body. read more
We have fallen in love with Bella Bag, a fantastic site selling gently used, designer bags. The bags are perfect for that fashionista on your holiday gift list or to get you through the season of holiday parties up ahead! read more
So much of the professional world is based on first impressions, and many times, a handbag is the first thing that is noticed," says Bella Bag’s Cassandra Connors. "Make it something with clean lines that you want to reflect not only your style, but who you are as a professional. Remember, your bag is working for you every day. read more
Chanel from Bella Bag is modeled on Fashion Chalet read more
A bag is such a great gift idea because a woman will use it every day of her life and it’s something that a woman always wants. read more
"It’s worth a visit just to marvel in the texture, color and smell of bona fide luxury..." read more
Step inside Bella Bag’s Virginia-Highland offices and you’ll feel like Carrie Bradshaw discovering Manolo Blahnik Mary Janes in the Vogue accessories closet. This online retailer, which buys and sells authentic, pre-owned, limited edition, and vintage handbags and accessories, stocks more than 500 designs by big names such as Chanel, Chloé, Prada, and Louis Vuitton... read more
The Bella Bag team has created a straightforward authentication process to banish the worry associated with typical Internet luxury purchases. read more
For years, ShopBellaBag.com has been the go-to site for luxury items by Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Hermes, Gucci, and many other high-end ,sought after designer brands. The site allows you to shop, trade and sell your handbags – and now you can do it in person at the new Retail Store located at 650 Miami Circle in Atlanta, Georgia. read more
...a secure, simple and exciting shopping experience. read more
Broke & Chic teamed up with Bella Bag founder Cassandra Connors to teach you how to authenticate a designer bag. Bella Bag is an online shop where you can buy, sell and trade pre-loved designer bags. Yes, even a broke fashionista such as yourself can rock the same bag as Victoria Beckham! read more
That investment handbag could be yours sooner than you think with Bella Bag, an online haven of gently used vintage and new designer goods at 30 to 70 percent off retail. read more