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1. Franchi Judith Clutch | Simple Black Satin Evening Purse - 2010-05-25 02:05:20-04
   If you're wearing a knock out gown, you need an evening purse which doesn't threaten to steal the limelight. On those special occasions, the Judith clutch from Franchi is a great option. It might be demure, but this simple frame purse is far from boring. I love the elegantly pleated body, and its sparkling crystal encrusted [...]
   
2. J. Crew And Angela Adams Team Up for Nautical Recycled Sails Handbags - 2010-05-25 03:05:04-04
   J. Crew has joined forces with designer Angela Adams for a nautical handbag collection. There are just three bags in the summery range which is about as sea-inspired as you can get. Each one is crafted from recycled sails sourced by the Sea Bags. Angela Adams has taken the water-resistant fabric and given it a new [...]
   
3. Frye Fringe Hobo | Bohemian Styled Leather Slouch Studded Purse - 2010-05-25 04:05:14-04
   Frye embraces the hobo's bohemian heritage with this Fringe bag. The star here is the fringe, which hangs casually from around edges of the bag. The fringing bordered by tiny antique brass studs. These accents are lovely, but they're a bit sparse for my tastes. This is a relatively large bag, and it's got a lot [...]
   
4. Coach Sues Chicago For Counterfeit Bags at Local Markets - 2010-05-25 05:05:12-04
   Coach is fighting back against market knock-offs by filing a lawsuit against the entire city of Chicago. The case claims the city allows vendors at New Maxwell Street Market to sell counterfeit Coach handbags. Apparently Coach hired an investigator who found that several New Maxwell Street Market vendors were selling imitation Coach and Chanel handbags. I [...]
   
5. Furla Yolande Shopper | Medium Sized Croc Embossed Leather Handbag - 2010-05-25 06:05:58-04
   Furla attempts to deliver us luxury for less with its croc-embossed Yolande shopper. But sadly it just misses the mark. While the croc embossed body attempts to stand in for an authentic exotic skin, it's not a very convincing mimic. The textured patent leather also doesn't fall as softly as a truly luxurious skin might. Rather [...]
   
6. Cole Haan Raleigh Tote | Light Beige Purse with Woven Handles - 2010-05-25 08:17:19-04
   This isn't the first Cole Haan Raleigh purse that we have featured on BagBunch, but it is definitely the smartest! There is something about this light sandy beige color that makes it very suitable for summer wearing. Whilst we tend to migrate towards straw materials and clutch bags in the hot months, these aren't much good for [...]
   
7. Marc Jacobs Large Single Python-Effect Shoulder Bag | Shiny And Chic Grey Leather Snakeskin Embossed Shoulder Bag - 2010-05-25 16:42:17-04
   Marc Jacobs isn't a trend-follower, he's a trend-maker. Devotees of the line are usually six months ahead of the rest of the fashion world. This Single shoulder bag really embodies a lot of what's going on in fashion right now: exotic materials, chain shoulder straps, and deep neutrals. It's the small details that give it [...]
   
8. Coach Poppy Leather Wristlet | Small Cartoon Patterned Wallet - 2010-05-25 17:57:09-04
   I have a love hate relationship with Coach - and this pint-sized wristlet comes down on the side of love! Although the design is teeny tiny, this wouldn't hold me back. I just wouldn't use this as the wristlet it is sold as, choosing instead to treat it as a little card purse or coin bag. [...]
   
9. DKNY Fold-Over Satin Shoulder Bag | Affordable Black Satin Designer Evening Bag With Chain Strap - 2010-05-25 22:00:28-04
   DKNY is one of those lines that has been around forever, drifting in and out of popularity. Right now they seem to be making a major comeback, if the quality of their accessories line is any evidence. This lovely black satin clutch is a chic alternative to more expensive versions out there. The design is simple, [...]
   
10. Giani Bernini Glazed Leather Flap Satchel | Classic Polished Leather Buckle Bag - 2010-05-26 02:05:44-04
    Giani Bernini shuns the trends and opts for something more traditional with its glazed leather flap satchel. Honestly it's the sort of bag I'd overlook, if it wasn't such a necessary part of any girls wardrobe. While fashion forward bags might work for a season or two if you're lucky, the classic looks of this satchel [...]
    
11. Louis Vuitton Handbag Advertisements Banned For Misleading Consumers - 2010-05-26 03:05:41-04
    A pair of Louis Vuitton advertisements has been pulled after advertising watchdogs found they misled customers. The advertisements depict a "seamstress with linen thread and beeswax" and boast of the "infinite patience" which goes into the crafting of each bag, yet Louis Vuitton purses are made using sewing machines. The French fashion house argues the ads pay [...]
    
12. Armani Exchange Pyramid Stud Leather Bag | Studded Indigo Blue Leather Carryall Handbag - 2010-05-26 04:05:01-04
    Armani Exchange reinterprets the modern studded trend in an elegantly cool way with this Pyramid Stud Leather Bag. The key here is restraint. Pyramid shaped studs tend to appear a lot bolder than their flattened round counterparts, but by restricting them to handle bases and along the top zip, Armani Exchange creates a look which is [...]
    
13. Giles Deacon Confirmed as Ungaro's New Creative Director - 2010-05-26 05:05:20-04
    After weeks of speculation, Giles Deacon has just been confirmed as Ungaro's new creative director. Deacon has an impressive resume, working in the past for Bottega Veneta and Gucci before launching his own line. He's known for his vibrantly colored avant garde designs which play with prints and proportions. Hopefully his energy can bring new life to [...]
    
14. Giuseppe Zanotti EB0038 Clutch | White Notebook Style Leather Purse - 2010-05-26 06:05:56-04
    The writer in me has fallen for the notebook style charms of this white leather clutch from Giuseppe Zanotti. This distinctively styled purse resembles a spiral bound notepad with its white leather body and exaggerated metal coil. A tiny golden signature points to the clutch's designer heritage, but never detracts from the smart style. While it's somewhat [...]
    
15. Timmy Woods Lipstick Cross-Body | Novelty Girly Makeup Purse - 2010-05-26 08:35:54-04
    When someone suggested Timmy Woods designed a cosmetics bag, I doubt this is exactly what they meant! Trust Timmy Woods to take something and turn it into a handbag. This lipstick, to be fair, is a lot more normal that his other designs, and a lot easier to imagine actually wearing. Forget the Kris Kringle purse, [...]
    
16. Judith Leiber Dachshund Fine Crystal-Embellished Clutch | Humorous Crystal Covered Dog Clutch - 2010-05-26 11:05:45-04
    Lately, I've been really into Judith Leiber's tongue-in-cheek designs. I think the line has a real sense of humor, which is more than you can say for a lot of fashion out there. But this Dachshund clutch takes it a bit over the line, I think, and veers into kind of tasteless territory. Don't get me [...]
    
17. DKNY Quilted Leather Chain Trim Bag | Trendy Brown Quilted Leather Shoulder Bag With Edgy Embellishment - 2010-05-26 16:46:17-04
    DKNY is known for bringing designer trends to a wider public. They give  budget-conscious fashionistas a high quality range of pieces. But sometimes they interpret high fashion trends in a way that doesn't exactly translate. This quilted leather bag is a good example of a DKNY failure. This bag is just trying too hard. It's like [...]
    
18. Ultra Functional Leather Satchel | Traditional Handbag with Many Pockets - 2010-05-26 17:08:03-04
    There is no more functional (and strangely fashionable) accessory than a traditional style satchel like this leather one. We see them on the likes of Alexa Chung, and they are the style of handbag that always sells on vintage websites. This particular example may not be vintage, but the leather is nicely aged and textured, and [...]
    
19. Gucci Charmy Hobo | Minimalist Purple Guccissima Leather Handbag - 2010-05-27 02:05:00-04
    Gucci removes the slouch without getting rid of the style with this aptly named Charmy hobo. I don't know what it is about the Charmy, but it's somehow gotten under my skin. It shouldn't be so impressive. While its triangular shape is interesting, and the vibrant purple shade unexpected, there isn't much else to catch my [...]
    
20. Jean Paul Gaultier Quits Role as Hermes Creative Director - 2010-05-27 03:05:40-04
    After seven years of service, Jean Paul Gaultier will be stepping down as creative director of Hermes. He will show his final collection, the spring 2011 line, in Paris this October. "After seven fruitful years of creative partnership, Hermès and Jean Paul Gaultier artistic director of women's ready-to-wear, have decided to bring to an end their [...]
    
21. Guess Berlin Satchel | Colorblock Croc Print Striped Purse - 2010-05-27 04:05:52-04
    I've never really warmed to the colorblock trend, so it's surprising that Guess may be the brand to help me change my mind. In the handbag world, Guess doesn't have the reputation of a Gucci or a Givenchy. The fashion house uses synthetic rather than real leather, and has been accused of merely imitating the big [...]
    
22. Georgia May Jagger Fronts Chanel Cruise 2011 Advertising Campaign - 2010-05-27 05:05:20-04
    Rolling Stone spawn Georgia May Jagger is making the leap from the Chanel Cruise runway to its advertising campaign. Clearly the fashion house's creative director Karl Lagerfield is besotted with Mick Jagger's daughter's contemporary look. "Miss Jagger is the modern girl. She is the girl of today. There is a total identification between her and the [...]
    
23. Gustto Setela Tote | Utilitarian Zip Top Lamb Leather Handbag - 2010-05-27 06:05:45-04
    If all the frills and bows which adorn so many modern handbags are too much for you, consider this utilitarian Setela tote from Gustto. It's called a tote, but its dome shape is more typical of a bowler bag, although the soft washed lamb leather gives it a little more slouch than that. This balances the [...]
    
24. Big Buddha Capri Clutch | Lightweight and Affordable Straw Purse - 2010-05-27 07:59:43-04
    Big Buddha have given us a real bargain with this $14.89 straw clutch! Straw clutches are everywhere this summer, and it is hard to turn a corner without seeing yet another version. To set this one apart from the crowd the designers have avoided the typical natural straw color, opting instead for a bright green that [...]
    
25. Aldo Savigliano Purple Clutch | Stylish Striped Affordable Purse - 2010-05-27 17:59:22-04
    Sometimes their bags are stylish, and sometimes they are less so. The ridiculously affordable Savigliano clutch, however, is one of the most stylish Aldo bags I have seen so far! I think it is the purple shade that makes it quite so pretty. That and the shiny patent exterior, and the geometric and super-elegant striping. Oh, [...]
    
26. Harajuku Lovers Yippie Tote | Two-Way Cotton Canvas Typography Bag - 2010-05-28 02:05:31-04
    Harajuku Lovers adds a little extra versatility to the traditional cotton canvas tote with the Yippie bag. From first glance this looks like any ordinary tote, albeit with that Harajuku Lovers flair. Fans of the brand will love the retro rainbow toned lettering which covers the black bag. It's a busy print, but one that I [...]
    
27. Supermodel Liya Kedebe Keeps Traditional Crafts Alive with Lemlem Label - 2010-05-28 03:05:36-04
    Ethiopian supermodel Liya Kebede is giving back to her homeland with her ethical fashion label Lemlem. The brand was launched in 2007, but after Kebede modeled the clothes and accessories in this month's Vogue Lemlem's getting a lot more attention. It came out of Kebede's desire to preserve her country's weaving traditions and provide employment for [...]
    
28. Harveys Rope Tote | Nautical Anchor Striped Seatbelt Bag - 2010-05-28 04:14:54-04
    Harveys gets into the swing of summer with this nautical Rope Tote. Rather than the brand's traditional woven design, this coastal tote sees the seatbelts arranged in vertical white and blue stripes. This nautical look is accented with a large anchor appliqué and cheery red trim. The shoulder straps are formed with chunky white rope, which only [...]
    
29. Tiffany Anisette Makes Ergonomic B.A.G. Purses for Busy Women - 2010-05-28 05:05:48-04
    We're often told that those oversized bags we love come at a risk to our own health. Former massage therapist Tiffany Anisette has solved the problem with her innovative new handbag knows as the B.A.G. B.A.G. stands for Business Active Girl, and it's made for just those modern women. It's one part stylish handbag, the other [...]
    
30. Helena de Natalio Marta Clutch | Elegant Versatile Turnlock Purse - 2010-05-28 06:05:43-04
    With the Marta, Helena de Natalio brings us the kind of clutch that doesn't need a red carpet to shine. While so many clutch purses only suit after five wear, the simply chic styling of the Marta make it just as appropriate for daytime use. The lush Argentian leather needs little embellishment, but the polished turnlock [...]
    
31. Coach Hampton Leather Carryall | Classic SATC Suitable Tote - 2010-05-28 08:12:00-04
    What with Sex And The City 2 being released, it wouldn't surprise me if these Coach Hampton bags experience a sudden surge in popularity. Of course, their popularity probably isn't just because the SATC girls have a penchant for this New Yorker's holiday destination. It probably also has something to do with the elegant and classy [...]
    
32. Hermes Wool Travel Bag | Large Red Perforated H Carry-On Luggage - 2010-05-29 02:05:16-04
    Hermes takes a break from its traditional exotic skins and luxe leathers to create this travel bag from woolen felt. This travel bag has a decidedly wintery feel with its vibrant red color and brown leather trim. A perforated H on the front of the bag points to the Hermes heritage without being as obvious as [...]
    
33. Marchesa Clutches Get Released, and Sell Out in Hours - 2010-05-29 03:05:13-04
    I've been drooling over Marchesa's clutch purses on the red carpet for some time now, and the good news is that they've just been given an official release. The bad news is that they also sold out within hours. It seems to be a sign that the recession is over, as these glittering evening purses are [...]
    
34. Hobo International Jude Hobo | Vintage Black Leather Biker Bag - 2010-05-29 04:05:53-04
    When I spied the Jude I was sure it must be the brainchild of Alexander Wang, Rebecca Minkoff, or some other edgy designer. Imagine my surprise when I discovered it was the work of Hobo International. To be fair, Hobo International is full of surprises these days. Once the home of classic accessories, the fashion house [...]
    
35. Sarah Burton Appointed Creative Director of Alexander McQueen - 2010-05-29 04:05:57-04
    Alexander McQueen's right-hand girl Sarah Burton will step into his very big shoes at the brand's new creative director. It's a bittersweet promotion for Burton following McQueen's suicide earlier this year. She's put in the hard yards though, joining the British fashion house in 1996, a year before graduating from Central St. Martins. She was named [...]
    
36. Whiting & Davis Mesh Purse | Bow Shaped Crystal Banded Clutch - 2010-05-29 15:43:15-04
    Without fail Whiting & Davis make beautiful evening bags. They are the masters of all things made from smooth metal mesh! This bow clutch has to be one of my favourite creations from the brand. Why is it my favourite? Well, just one look at it should tell you all you need to know. The gold [...]
    
37. Guess Ontario Shaded Tote | Over-sized Studded Hold-all - 2010-05-29 19:33:40-04
    This Guess tote is the perfect combination of country and western leather, and huge funky studs. In fact, you probably wouldn't expect to find studs and triple shades of suede in the same environment. Unlike dramatic dark leather, the twain shall not meet! Still, there is something about the meeting of large panels of metal and mottled [...]
    
38. Prezzo Striped Cut-Out Handle Hobo | Colorful and Affordable Tote - 2010-05-30 17:48:01-04
    Prezzo are channelling an eighties vibe with this colorful stripy hobo. Whilst the shape of this particular purse may actually harks back to sixties cut out handle designs, there is no denying the incredibly raving eighties inspiration going on here. Not only are the multicolored stripes leaning in that direction, but as too are the multiple [...]
    
39. Louis Vuitton Opens Luxurious New Maison Store in London - 2010-05-30 22:04:07-04
    Louis Vuitton has opened a new flagship store in London, a shopping destination which many are calling the French fashion brand's most luxurious. The 15, 000 square meter space features a handbag bar, where shoppers can order customized purses as easily as cocktails, a two-level trunk wall, and a dynamic LED staircase. This ever-changing light show [...]
    
40. Hype Roisin Satchel | Glazed Cross-Body Style Snake-Embossed Leather Handbag - 2010-05-30 22:05:06-04
    Cross-body bags tend to be tiny affairs made for carrying the bare essentials when you're on the go. But why should it be this way? After all, a cross-body style seems made for larger bags that would be difficult to carry by hand. Hype has bucked the trend to create the Roisin. OK, it's probably not [...]
    
41. Maison Martin Margiela Croc-Effect Leather Bag | Sophisticated Minimal Grey Leather Croc Print Bag - 2010-05-30 22:24:57-04
    Maison Martin Margiela's streamlined design s ensibilityand pared-down aesthetic take minimalist style to a whole new level by adding edgy, avant garde touches. This gorgeous grey croc embossed bag is a great example of the line's signature style. The sleek rectangular shape is the perfect backdrop for the buttery grey leather, and the leather, in turn, [...]
    
42. Timbuk2 Donates Used Handbags to (RED) AIDS Health Workers in Africa - 2010-05-31 00:19:25-04
    Eco-friendly handbag label Timbuk2 has spearheaded a charity recycling program to benefit (RED), an initiative which aims to help those affected by AIDS in Africa and stop the spread. Timbuk2 encouraged its fans to donate their old Timbuk2 bags to the project. More than 100 bags were collected during April. Rather than cluttering up a closet, [...]
    
43. Inge Christopher Celtic Bucket Bag | Beaded Silver Fringe Handbag - 2010-05-31 01:50:47-04
    Inge Christopher gives us beads, beads, and more beads with this Celtic bucket bag. The bucket shaped body is literally covered in thousands of the tiny embellishments, which are used here not just as accents but the main attraction. It's easy to miss from a distance the swirling Celtic inspired design sewn into the beads, but [...]
    
44. Isaac Mizrahi Multi Leather Shoulder Bag | Colorful Mixed Leather Handbag - 2010-05-31 02:05:15-04
    Isaac Mizrahi is one of the fashion world's most colorful characters, and now he's made a very colorful handbag to match his personality. Only a designer of Isaac Mizrahi's caliber could so convincingly pull off such a bold fashion statement. But he knows what he's doing, choosing colors that while different strangely complement one another, using [...]
    
45. Si:su Uses Vintage Materials for Eco-Friendly Handbag Collection - 2010-05-31 03:05:55-04
    Three women from Wales are delivering a different kind of vintage handbags with their Si:su label. The unusual moniker comes from the Finnish word for perseverance or strength of will, something the Si:su girls have in spades. Their collection features one-of-a-kind purses made from repurposed vintage materials, alongside apparel, jewelry, and belts. Everything is vintage here, [...]
    
46. J. Furmani Fashion Clutch | Affordable Futuristic Silver Quilted Purse - 2010-05-31 04:19:07-04
    This fashion clutch from J. Furmani isn't just modern, it's positively futuristic! The silver body definitely gives this purse the impression that it's stepped off a space ship. It might be a relatively cheap synthetic, but the gleaming metallic definitely dresses this inexpensive material up. It's helped out here by the polished metal frame. Chanel has used [...]
    
47. Prices Slashed on Cute Organic Eco-Friendly Sparrow Handbags - 2010-05-31 05:05:25-04
    It might be named after a tiny bird, but Sparrow Handbags are made to be noticed. The eco-friendly purses are characterized by bright colors, bold retro designs, and an eco-friendly ethos. Every Sparrow bag is handmade from organic and sustainable fabrics including hemp and organic cotton. The vivid hues come from low-impact dyes, while the patterned [...]
    

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