Find Of The Month: Peter Kent Handbags

Posted by Canadian Gift Guide on April 1, 2012 · 365 Comments

I ain’t foolin’ around with you guys, despite today’s legendary date. Nope, the first of the month means a new find of the month, and at the moment, I’ve got Mother’s Day on the mind. In fact, you’ll see a series of Mother’s Day posts over the next month – but let’s kick things off right with Peter Kent handbags.

The reason, my friends, is simple. Handbags are, quite possibly, the most universally beloved fashion gift of choice for women. Why? Well for one, they *never* make you look or feel a little round around the edges (something even shoes can’t lay claim to). For another, they have a completely practical purpose (“I don’t have a yellow bag yet, it’s about time I got one!”). And for yet another, it’s easier to match a handbag to someone’s personal style than virtually any other item of clothing – plus you never have to worry about sizes.

Finally, handbags make a great choice for special occasions – like anniversaries, birthdays, or yes, Mother’s Day. They’re a mix of personal (“You know my style!”), pretty (“I’d never have splurged on this for myself!”), and posh (“Is that real leather?”). It just so happens all three words also happen to be what I’d use to describe the Peter Kent purses, which are making a splash on the fashion scene at the moment.

The bags mix luxurious fabrics like suede and leather with striking modern accents. This spring the collection is all about bright colours and striking patterns that seriously ramp up any woman’s style in an instant. If your mom / sister / girlfriend / best friend is colour-shy, encourage her to dip a toe in this season’s tropical tones by slinging a stylish purse over her shoulder for an electric pop of fashion know-how.

The thing I particularly dig about Peter Kent’s bags is they’re a nice mesh of designer quality – plush fabrics, solid hardware, and handmade craftmanship – without throwing the brand in your face. The subtle imprint of the Peter Kent name into each bag is a way to show you’re in-the-know, without slapping logos all over the place that will undoubtedly be considered downmarket sooner rather than later. When you’re buying an expensive bag, trust me: you want this to be an investment piece for whoever you’re gifting it to.

Peter Kent bags are available throughout Canada, with most prices in the $300 to $650 range. As I said – definitely an investment piece, but if you have a special occasion coming up, or you just really want to show mom how much you adore her next month, this is a seriously sensational find.

If you’re hooked, you’re (possibly) in luck: I’m giving away a Peter Kent ‘swing’ bag to one lucky reader, as pictured above.This handy bag-within-a-bag is designed to keep all your essentials organized so you can easily grab it from one fab purse and toss it into another. Made from waterproof fabric and patent leather, the Swing bag comes in an array of fierce colour combinations.

To enter, all you gotta do is:

1) Leave a comment on this post by April 30th at midnight, with your favourite Peter Kent bag from the New Arrivals on their website.

2) Entries are limited to one per person / per email address / per household (or more if you score bonus entries). A random draw will be conducted on or around May 1st to select the winner, who will have 48 hours to respond before another winner is chosen in their place.

3) Entries are limited to Canadians that have reached the age of majority in their province. Quebec is not eligible to participate in this promotion.

4) Bonus Entry: Like Peter Kent on Facebook & let me know you did so right back here with your name. Want to really impress me? Leave a comment on the brand’s wall! Simple!

5) Double Bonus Entry: Not really double, but a second chance because this is *kind* of a big deal. For every tweet you post about this month’s ‘Find Of The Month’, you’ll earn a bonus entry (limited to one per day). Just be sure to tag me (@cdngiftguide) and leave a link to your Tweet in the comments below.

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