When carrying a pistol in a purse came on the scene a few years ago there was no real extra design that went into concealed carry handbags to make them stylish and fashionable. Basically you had to carry your pistol in the main compartment of your purse. That quickly became a problem since getting a pistol out of a purse in a timely fashion was likely not to happen when you had pull a gun out of a bunch of other stuff. Finally true designers got involved. They made the design for concealed carry much more practical. In addition to giving concealed carry handbags a practical place for you to put your gun. That is, in a separate very accessible compartment, they also made handbags out of very durable, but stylish materials. The age of the designer concealed carry handbag was born.
Now when you buy a bag to carry your pistol for protection you expect it to fit in with your wardrobe. You want your bags and accessories to 
be stylish and practical. Getting the most beautiful accessories for your everyday wardrobe can be very problematic especially if you want to make a statement and still protect yourself with a concealed carry pistol. As a result of these needs, concealed carry handbag designers have moved into the area of the artistic for creating bags that meet both requirements, both everyday use and beautiful presentation. As an example take the Tooled American Cowhide Handbag. This design requires that a most durable but lovely material be used to make this high fashion bag. The outside surface is adorned with an embossed rose leaf pattern that is hand rubbed to create elegant highlights. A luxurious contrast of chrome hardware and light and dark patterns in the leather makes this an exceptional concealed carry bag for everyday and an excellent choice for the formal occasion as well. The cowhide construction material is very long lasting. It will keep it's luxury to meet your desire for a beautiful presentation. There are three versions of the bag, one in cherry, one in a lighter pattern, and one in black. All will make an outstanding addition to your wardrobe while still filling your desire to concealed carry.
The inside of each of the bags has the forethought of exceptional design as well. Protection from your concealed carry pistol is gained through the use of the zippered compartment at the back of each purse. The bag comes with a holster in the compartment that is velcroed to inside. Completely adjustable the holster will allow you to set your own, most comfortable drawing angle. Zippers on both the right and the left sides make your pistol easily accessible from either hand. No one will be aware of the pistol inside the compartment because of the non-imprinting material that keeps your pistol invisible and protected from exposure.
Another of the timeless iconic concealed carry handbags is the Drop Front Handbag. A handbag style that has been around a long time. The format of this concealed carry handbag allows for crossbody carry, clutch under arm carry, or it can be carried by hand. It is made of luxurious smooth cowhide in black. The hardware is gold 
colored for the strap connectors and the zippers. A back accessed concealed compartment makes the pistol come out quickly when it is needed from the supplied holster. Durable cowhide material makes the lifetime great enough to be around when styles change more often than once. But the timeless style of the handbag will keep it in vogue through many style changes.
The flap over closure comes all the way down to the bottom of the bag. Magnets hold the flap next to the body of the purse when it is not opened. There is a zippered compartment inside the flap to keep more of your stuff in abeyance. Easily unclip the shoulder strap to carry the bag by hand or as a clutch. Bag is able to manage an iPad, glasses, iPhone, pepper spray, wallet, jack knife, brass knuckles, and a box of ammunition.
One of the very impressive entries into the line of excellent concealed carry handbags is the Distressed Buffalo Leather Town Tote. This one is made of tanned buffalo leather that truly does wear like iron, and is one of the most beautiful concealed bags you can buy. Tanning oils make the bag very supple, but it is extremely durable. You can carry it over the shoulder, crossbody, or by hand. The long strap is easily unclipped for hand carry. A very adequate zippered concealment compartment is in the back, that you carry against your body for quick access to your gun. Compartment comes with an adjustable holster to give you the best access possible to your pistol. Antiqued brass hardware make this purse an ideal choice for casual wear and for formal wear or whatever wear you like.
All of these concealed carry handbags give you a wide range of usability. On the one hand they fit in quite nicely to a casual wardrobe. On the other hand they can be used well in a more formal atmosphere. All are also very great concealed carry vehicles for your pistol for protection.
