NEWS FROM OUR ADVERTISERS.

Strandbags in the Orana Mall are not just for the ladies, with plenty of styles, types, and brands of personal carrier for the lad in your life.

“We have plenty on offer, men’s satchels, wallets, shoulder, laptop, travel and carrier bags,” staffer Emily Kandelas said.

“We also sell plenty of genuine leather bags as well, that are highly popular,” she added.

For those with a touch of wanderlust, they’re also your one-stop-shop for all your holiday story needs, as well as some great specials on at the moment.

“That’s everything for your travel needs, bags, travel tags, luggage covers, which are like little raincoats for your luggage.

“We also currently have 30 per cent off leather and Guess handbags, one of our best sellers, they absolutely are!” Emily enthused.

She believes that a good handbag should survive a number of seasons and shouldn’t need replacing every year.

“Actually no, we have a beautiful selection of suede and leather handbags that will remain timeless.

“If you buy a good handbag, there’s no reason it won’t last and last,” she believes

Appreciating a good carry-all as much as the next girl, she admits that one of the reasons she loves her work at Strandbags.

“I’ve been a fan of leather from my teens, it’s one of the reasons why I love the handbags here.

“To be honest, I’m a bit of a handbag fan,” she laughed.

Emily also gave a shout-out to Strandbag colleagues, Andrew, Kate, and Lorraine, for their efforts recently during a particularly hectic time.

Emily argues that picking a bag with a strap that you are comfortable with is one of the key features of getting a bag that suits your style and practical needs.

For this, she said, look no further than their current favoured brand amongst all shoppers.

“Our Evity range is definitely our best-seller at the moment,” Emily said.

“It’s made from genuine leather and comes in a dazzling array of different colours, it’s very popular,” she concluded.