Handbag is 'the one' for Yorkshire women

Nov. 9, 2011 - PRLog -- The true object of Yorkshire women’s affections has been uncovered once and for all, as 27% admit they have fallen in love with a handbag on more occasions than they have been in love with a partner, according to a new survey.

In a poll by McArthurGlen’s York Designer Outlet, where leading fashion and accessories brands including OSPREY LONDON and Radley are available at up to 60 per cent less, female shoppers were found to have a weak spot when it comes to handbags. In a questionnaire, nearly half (35%) of the women surveyed revealed they have owned a prized handbag for up to five years - longer than their longest relationship.

Sally Gilbank at McArthurGlen York, says: “It’s a common perception among women that you can never have too many handbags. Each new season introduces a variety of new styles, but the difference with bags versus partners is, you don’t have to choose just one – in fact nearly half the women we spoke to owned up to 10 handbags each.  For AW11 the satchel and oversized clutch bag are popular trends and we’re anticipating thousands of women coming to the centre specifically to invest in a new handbag style for autumn.”

The survey also revealed that women between the ages of 18-24 would travel further for their perfect handbag than they would for their first date, showing that when it comes to Yorkshire women the handbag really is the love of their lives.

For more information on McArthurGlen’s York Designer Outlet please visit: Yorkdesigneroutlet.com or call: 01904 682 700
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McArthurGlen Group  
McArthurGlen Group is Europe’s leader in designer outlet retailing. The Group, which currently has 20 Designer Outlets, introduced the concept of designer outlet retailing to Europe in 1995. The 75 million consumers visiting McArthurGlen’s Designer Outlets annually are attracted by the year-round savings of 30-70 per cent on the top names in luxury, designer and high-street fashion. The portfolio, which includes Europe’s largest designer outlet, Serravalle Designer Outlet near Milan, offers a total of 500,000 sq m of retail space. A further 100,000 sq m of new retail space will be added in 2011 and 2012. For more information, please visit www.mcarthurglengroup.com

McArthurGlen in the UK
McArthurGlen has seven Designer Outlets in the UK. As well as the UK’s largest and Europe’s first, Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet near Chester, these are Ashford Designer Outlet, Bridgend Designer Outlet (Wales’ largest designer outlet), East Midlands Designer Outlet, Livingston Designer Outlet (Scotland’s largest designer outlet), Swindon Designer Outlet and York Designer Outlet.