Baguette: A small handbag that is long and narrow like the French loaf of bread by the same name.

Bottom feet: Metal or plastic knobs on the bottom of a stiff-sided handbag. These protect the bag when it is set down.

Box bag: A small or medium-sized handbag with hard sides and a box shape.

Bracelet handle: A handle that forms a complete circle.

Bucket bag: A soft-sided, bucket-shaped handbag with a round bottom; usually taller than wide.

Clutch: A small handbag that is carried in the hand with no straps or handles; it also may be tucked under the arm.

Drawstring: A cord, strip of leather or fabric, or string that can be pulled to gather the fabric of a handbag to close it.

Flap bag: A handbag with a fold-over flap that is its distinguishing feature.

Gusset: The triangular end piece of a handbag that gives it its depth and roominess.

Half moon bag: A bag shaped like a half moon, with or without a handle.

Handle Drop: The distance between the top of the handbag and the top of the handle(s). This is the open space for your shoulder, arm, or hand to hold the bag.

Hobo bag: A slouchy, cloth shoulder bag that hangs down in the middle.

Messenger bag: A large bag with a long strap to wear across the shoulders. The front features a large fold-over flap.

Satchel: A large handbag with a top closure, top carrying handle and notable triangular side profile.

Sling bag: A cloth bag with a shoulder strap that attaches on one end to the top of the bag and on the other end to the bottom of the bag.

Shoulder guard: A piece of fabric or padding on a shoulder strap that distributes the weight of a bag.

Slouch bag: A general term for a cloth bag without a defined or stiff shape.

Top-handle bag: A bag with a small handle at the top for carrying in the hand.

Tote (shopper) bag: A large bag with two handles and an open top.

Wallet (billfold): A folding pocketbook with compartments for money, cards and personal items.

About the Collection
Indulge in animal-friendly luxury with Donna Salyers’ Fabulous Faux Furs. Born from a love of animals and the idea that luxurious fashion could be cruelty-free, Donna Salyer’s collection combines the finest materials with world-class craftsmanship to deliver stunningly realistic and affordable styles for both men and women. Nearly 30 years later, each piece continues to receive personal attention from the design table to the sewing machine to you, allowing you to choose sustainable style without compromising quality.

Donna Salyers' Fabulous Faux Furs

Faux fur, real style

About the Guest
Experience this exceptional brand with President and Founder, Donna Salyers. Motivated to create products that are luxurious, realistic and animal friendly, Donna’s styles have become a favorite of fashionistas everywhere. Starting the company in her basement in 1989, Donna set out to create a premium alternative to fur. Over the past two decades, her fabulous furs have appeared in magazines, newspapers and on several late night and daytime talk shows. Today, Donna works out of her headquarters in Kentucky.

About the Guest
Amanda Van Rooyen represents the Bold line and is the president of wholesale for Donna Salyers' Fabulous-Furs. She's also Donna's daughter. Amanda jokes that she was "born in a fur coat," having worked with her mother since she was young. Her entrepreneurial spirit brought her to start her own career in fashion, and she spearheaded campaigns to get Donna Salyers' Fabulous-Furs featured in many national department stores. "Faux fur is a perfect example of how you can put something on and it makes you feel fabulous, like a warm and stylish hug. It makes people happy – and that is what [our] brand is all about."