Laura Bohinc's quickly becoming one of today most in demand handbag designers. With a knack for creating beautifull and geometrically well structured pieces, she combines eye pleasing colors and shapes with today's most stylish looks. This stunning hand made Tatiana clutch is black leather and features intricate gold detailed pattern and gold chains across the top. The inside is lined in bright red, a nice touch on an already fabulous bag! Available from Harvey Nichols for around $1300.
Jimmy Choo is still best known for his ultra sexy and glamorous shoes, but his purse line is quickly moving into the spotlight as well. Keeping it interesting this season is the attention grabbing Chrissie Clutch. This black pleated eel purse features an huge gold bar shaped closure at front, something I've never seen before. Nice way to dress up an evening bag or blatant over use of gold hardware? You be the judge. The Chrissie Clutch is available on net-a-porter.com for $1,995!
Italian fashion house Bottega Veneta is famous for its signature collection of hand woven leather goods, the simple clean lines make them some of the most in demand bags season after season. The newest addition to the Intrecciato line, is the over sized tote. Perfect for the beach or an over night get away, this bold summer bag makes a splash with its red patent leather body and brass detailing. A peek inside shows soft camel suede lining and a pocket that zips shut. Bottegas never come cheap, this being no exception, retail price is $2,680! A worthwhile splurge, it will last you for decades.
The perfect addition to your summer/spring handbag collection has arrived! The Chloe Python Bay Bag is the bag du jour, in demand and stylish it features thick quilted ivory leather giving it a sturdy look and feel. Accents include visible stitching, a plaque on the front, feet on the bottom and over sized zipper pulls all done in gold. I love all the pockets on this bag, and the fact that everything zips tightly shut. Overall a very usable and chic purse that won't go out of style with the rest of the white hand bags. Available on net-a-porter.com, $4,000.
Anya Hindmarch is an accessories designer out of England, who quickly gained popularity worldwide. Her handbag and shoe collections are frequently featured in leading fashion magazines like Vogue and Harper's Bazaar, and in both 2006 and 2007 Anya was named Designer of the Year by Glamour magazine. This haute little number is called the Aretha Shoulder Strap Bag. White calfskin leather is accented with trendy gold stud work, while the inside is rigged with all the organizational must haves: zippered pockets, a pen holder and a key latch. Available at Ron Herman (Fred Segal) for $1,050.
Huge purses make you look thinner and hold all your favorite non essentials, a winning combination....I don't see them going out of style any time soon. My favorite over-sized bag du jour is the Miu Miu Patch Tote. The caramel colored, soft nappa leather gives this bag a rustic worn feel. Accented with gold hardware and detailed with the patchwork herringbone pattern, this functional bag fastens securely shut with a zipper closure and has a removable shoulder strap. Also available in black, this impressive bag retails for $1,445!
Devi Kroell launched her luxury handbag collection in Spring 2004, instantly her designs became favorites among stylists and haute purse lovers. In the last few years Vogue, W, Harper's Bazaar, and Elle have all written articles praising Devi, and her collections have been featured in countless fashion spreads. Kroell Classic Large Hobo Bags retail for $3190, making them some of the more expensive purses I have seen in awhile. Crafted in Italy of shiny metallic python, they're available online in lilac (shown), gold, steel, black and silver. The dark brown version is made from ostrich and costs $5990!
The traditional business/laptop satchel gets a modern and stylish upgrade with the Sienna Bag by Deere Colhoun. Since launching in Spring 2007, designer Lindsey Colhoun, the artistic head and creator of Deere Colhoun, has made quite the impression on fashionable actresses. It never hurts to have high profile actresses like Rachel Bilson and Kate Hudson photographed while wearing your line to solidify your place in being the next big thing. And with just a year of being in business, we can see from her collection that Deere Colhoun is here to stay. Couloun's line of super soft lambskin bags are minimal in design yet rate high in style and functionality. The Sienna Bag has an interior and double exterior pockets to keep things organized, while silver hardware serves as subtle and complimenting accents against grey leather. The Sienna Bag is versatile and can easily be worn for work, travel or as your everyday bag. Dimensions: 12"W x 9"H x 3.5"D. Available in black, plum and camel. And in addition, a large size (16"W x 13"H x 4.5"H) in snakeskin brown, black, camel and plum. Price: $590. Gallery: Deere Colhoun Small Sienna Bag
Carlos Falchi began his fashion career as a costume designer, creating outfits for the likes of Mick Jagger, Cher and Tina Turner. He now has a successful high-end purse line, featuring his signature vivid color combinations on exotic materials. His sophisticated and chic Croc Clutch is available in an array of colors including watermelon, vanilla, black and sky blue. Each Falchi bag is hand made and is considered somewhat of a collectors item due to the the fact that only a small quantity of each style is produced. Falchi bags can be spotted under the arms of Hollywood elite and fashionistas alike. The croc clutch is available in limited quantity for $2,550.
One of my all time favorite designers, Lanvin, brings you this oh-so -glam gold shoulder bag. Like all things Lanvin the Pepite purse is made in France. Reflective gold lambskin topped with a push lock closure, and adorned with a leather and gold chain strap, this bag has a classic appeal reminiscent of my favorite vintage purses. The inside is lined with the signature Lanvin jacquard fabric. The Pepite bag is available online for $2,035 in gold and silver.
I have a thing for purses with padlocks, so the Marc Jacobs Oversized Quilted Pouchette is my choice for the must have Spring handbag. Made of shimmery black leather and the signature Marc Jacobs gold hardware, this glam yet simple purse won't be going out of style next season or anytime soon. It has a unique double flap top opening that allows for more space inside, so it isn't as small as it looks... you can cram quite a bit in there! Available on the Ron Herman website for $1,275.
Designer Ellen Eichel started E.D.E out of her downtown New York studio in 1997. After a successful career as a couture designer, she began creating one of a kind leather and suede purses. Due to the increasingly high demand for her bags they are no longer made out of her downtown studio but they still have a custom feel to them. The love tattoo clutch comes in a rich chocolaty brown and is made of 100% Italian leather. Swarvowski crystals in the shape of a heart and wings decorate the front of the clutch and gold studs accentuate the sides. This fashionable purse combines the vintage rocker style with todays sleek lines, I love it! It is available for $1100 on couturecandy.com
Spring is on it's way, which means I need a new white purse! I found the perfect one while browsing the Ron Herman website. This Marc Jacobs quilted leather purse (which is also available in black) costs $1,375 and features polished golden brass hardware and a removable canvas shoulder strap. What sold me on this purse is the zipper closure. So many purses have tricky inconvenient closures and end up gaping partially or even completely open. The attention to detail that is synonymous with Marc Jacobs never fails to impress. Marc Jacobs has been the creative director for Louis Vuitton since 1997 and remains a favorite designer to many celebrities and stylists.
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