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- Proenza Schouler PS 1 Medium Leather Satchel | Purple Leather Upgrade On A Classic - 2010-12-13 15:39:25-05
Proenza Schouler's PS1 bag was instantly a success. The minimal, classic style has been drawing followers since its release in 2008, and its changed very little since then. The PS1 has henceforth been available in very neutral colors and materials, until now. The minimal style looks amazing in eye-popping purple. The brightly-hued leather is so soft [...]
- BCBGeneration Violet Clutch | Multicolored Metallic Rainbow Evening Bag - 2010-12-13 16:53:48-05
Shimmery rainbows may sound like the stuff of fairytales, but in this BCBGeneration clutch it is actually reality! So, as already established, this main body of this Violet clutch is a metallic rainbow of colors on a textured leather-esque fabric. That shimmering glamor is contrasted by that uneven pitch black lattice work, which manages to make [...]
- Michael Kors Crescent Fringed Leather Hobo Bag | Tacky Boho Fringed Bag - 2010-12-13 19:17:18-05
I have never been a fan of Michael Kors, but his last few seasons have really been impressing me. Until I see bags like this one, that is, and then I'm reminded all over again why I don't like his designs in the first place. This Crescent fringed bag is a boho nightmare. The tan leather [...]
- Jimmy Choo Scarlet Large Printed Shopper | Cruise Ready Colorful Leather Carryall - 2010-12-13 23:00:22-05
I don't know about everyone else, but all the resort wear I'm seeing on the shelves is making me hungry for a vacation. I don't exactly live in the frozen tundra, but 78 degrees and sunny sounds pretty amazing right now. And this Scarlet shopper is just begging for a day on the beach. The colors [...]
- Chanel Vintage Suede Double Strap Shoulder Bag | Luxurious Red Quilted Purse - 2010-12-14 01:05:26-05
Chanel's black quilted bags are classic, but every now and then I long for something just a bit different. The French fashion house delivers with this red suede purse. It has all of the classic Chanel elements, from the diamond quilted finish to the woven chain straps. But it's what's different about this purse that really [...]
- Nancy Gonzalez's New Crocodile Travel Bags | Luxury Suitcases & Accessories Exclusive to Bergdorf Goodman - 2010-12-14 02:05:43-05
If you're lucky this holiday season, you'll be jetting off in pursuit of warmer weather. If there's any cash left after you've bought your tickets, you may like to tote your vacation swag in one of the luxurious new travel accessories from Nancy Gonzalez. The exotic expert has just launched her first crocodile travel collection exclusively [...]
- Charles David Griffith Half Flap Bag | Classic Taupe Glazed Leather Purse - 2010-12-14 03:05:15-05
Charles David takes an uncharacteristically no nonsense approach with this Griffith Half Flap Bag. I'm used to admiring unusual designs from Charles David, so I almost passed this bag over. That would have been a mistake though, because classic purses like this always have a place in our closets. The conservative color palette is given a [...]
- Christian Dior's Limited Edition Handbags | New Purses for New York Flagship Store - 2010-12-14 04:05:13-05
Christian Dior reopened the doors of its 57th Street New York flagship store in fabulous fashion recently. Natalie Portman, Leighton Meester, and Liv Tyler all turned out to celebrate the occasion. Few of us ever get invites to such exclusive parties, but we can still soak up some of the Christian Dior festivities by getting our [...]
- Charles L Thomas Raquel Shoulder Bag | Retro Black & Cheetah Haircalf Handbag - 2010-12-14 05:05:35-05
Charles L Thomas walks on the wild side with this retro styled Raquel bag. After seeing shrinking violets like the label's Melanie and Kathy bags, I was surprised by the vampish nature of this purse. The black haircalf center panel in combination with the cheetah spotted hair calf sides is so bold and seductive. So is [...]
- Michael Kors Tonne Fold-Over Leather Clutch | Understated Black Envelope Clutch - 2010-12-14 19:06:27-05
Michael Kors' sometimes understated, sometimes boho approach to design has always left me feeling a little confused. Frankly, I prefer his unabashedly trendy and more reasonably-priced MICHAEL diffusion line for its consistency. But this Tonne fold-over clutch is both elegant and also relatively affordable. The subtly pebbled black leather on the Tonne is well chosen. It's [...]
- Chloe Pure Paddington Leather Duffle Bag | Amazing New Take On The It Bag - 2010-12-14 21:00:46-05
Chloe's Paddington satchel has been a major hit since its release, but frankly, I think this new take is far more interesting. The Pure Paddington duffle is a sleek, but feminine, bag that will quickly spawn a plethora of imitations. The ultra-smooth matte black leather on the Paddington is practically seamless. Well, actually, besides the obviously [...]
- Chinese Laundry Sydney Shoulder Bag | Zip Accented Woven Synthetic Handbag - 2010-12-15 01:05:38-05
Chinese Laundry shows us that woven handbags can be edgy and a bit dangerous with its Sydney Shoulder Bag. The label gives its heavy lattice weave that devil may care attitude with zipper trim. We've seen zippers doing the same thing for floral rosettes and ruffles in recent seasons, but this treatment does wonders for the [...]
- Madonna's Material Girl Line Expands | New Handbags & Footwear, Canadian Outlets - 2010-12-15 02:05:52-05
Madonna's Material Girl fashion collection for Macy's has featured a couple of purses, but apparently there's many more where they came from. The youth collection will expand in spring 2011 to include its own handbag and footwear lines. These expansions aren't the only good news for the Material Girl range. After its success in the United [...]
- See by Chloe Esteli Drawstring Cross-Body Bag | Black Leather Snake Trim Casual Handbag - 2010-12-15 03:05:42-05
See by Chloe reminds us that a casual bag can still be classy with this urban styled Esteli drawstring bag. Drawstring handbags always look relaxed and casual, but Chloe ensures this bag from its affordable line doesn't look sloppy. The gentle slouch is balanced with classic black leather, and a snake-printed suede trim. Colored snakeskin can [...]
- Vale Doris Van Schoyck | Death of Roger Van S. Handbag Designer - 2010-12-15 04:05:38-05
Model and handbag designer Doris Van Schoyck has died of natural causes at the age of 90. Van Schoyck rose to prominence as a cover girl in the 40s and 50s. She was one of the first models to wear leotards, for a Life cover in 1943. She also donned a bridal gown in a long-running [...]
- Chocolate Rayna Tote | Simple Dusty Pink Synthetic Carryall Bag - 2010-12-15 05:05:31-05
Chocolate keeps it simple with this synthetic Rayna tote. There's little too spice up the playfully curved body, save for the small barbell accents below the straps. I've never seen anything like this before, and I'm not sure they're for me. The hardware is certainly original, but it also seems a little out of place. I [...]
- Sara Berman Stevie Leather Bucket Bag | Purple Bag Fit For A Rock Diva - 2010-12-15 15:01:09-05
I have found new designer Sara Berman's aesthetic somewhat confusing. I just can't really put my finger on what's she's going for. But if this new Stevie bag is any indication, she's going for total rock diva and I love it. This Stevie bag is the most interesting bucket bag of the season, by far. The [...]
- Michael Kors Skorpios Metallic Woven Leather Clutch | Glamorous Gold & Silver Evening Bag - 2010-12-15 18:00:50-05
Michael Kors has always been able to attract the attention of American women. I'm not always a huge fan, but this Skorpios clutch is a great example of his best work. Michael Kors really has a way with texture. The luxurious metallic finish on the Skorpios was created by interweaving slim strips of gold and silver [...]
- Miu Miu Matelasse Leather Zipper Clutch | Sickly Sweet Pink Quilted Clutch - 2010-12-15 22:00:35-05
I'm a big fan of Miu Miu's line of Matelasse bags. In fact, they're some of my favorite bags of the season. Unfortunately, this particular version is a little too cute and pink for a high end designer bag. The color is the first thing that went wrong with this bag. I don't have anything against [...]
- Christian Louboutin Eden Vision Clutch | Black Fur Ball Shoe Kisslock Purse - 2010-12-16 01:05:28-05
The relationship between fur and fashion these days is a tenuous one. The soft pelts of animals have always symbolized opulence, but animal rights activists remind us that no creature should give its life to help us look good. If you don't mind the ethical implications, this Eden Vision clutch from Christian Louboutin is a [...]
- January Jones Models for Versace | "Mad Men" Actress Nude in New Advertising Campaign - 2010-12-16 02:05:32-05
January Jones has shed her good girl image, and her clothes along with it, for Versace's newest advertising campaign. The Mad Men actress poses wearing nothing but Versace accessories in the sensual black and white photos. She's so magnetic, which is a good thing because that Versace tote leaves a lot to be desired. Perhaps I'll [...]
- Cleobella Nevaeh Studded Drawstring Shoulder Bag | Celebrity Favorite Slouchy Black Leather Handbag - 2010-12-16 03:05:16-05
Fame can buy a person plenty, but it can't buy them taste. Even though Fergie and 90210 actress Jessica Lowndes have been spotted carrying this Cleobella Nevaeh drawstring bag, I just can't see the attraction. This seems like rock and roll looks by numbers to me. The combination of multicolored stud, leather, and devil-may-care slouch is [...]
- Project Runway's New Spin-Off | Reality TV Celebrates Accessory Designers - 2010-12-16 04:05:03-05
Rumors are buzzing that aspiring accessories designers may soon get in on the Project Runway action. Harvey Weinstein of The Weinstein Co. has apparently sold Lifetime a spin-off reality design series entitled Project Runway: Accessories. Details are a little thin on the ground at the moment, so we're unsure whether the designers will specialize in any [...]
- Coach Poppy Kaleidoscope Swingpack Bag | Small Pink Op Art Print Cross-Body Bag - 2010-12-16 05:05:27-05
Coach gives its signature Op Art print a trippy makeover with this cute Kaleidoscope swingpack bag. The familiar Op Art pattern has a fun kaleidoscopic feel, with pretty pinks and purples. Those pastel shades could have looked a bit too saccharine, especially with the hot pink leather trim, but on such a small purse I think [...]
- Cole Haan Heritage Weave Logan Tote | Small Woven Leather Handbag - 2010-12-17 01:05:16-05
Cole Haan isn't held in the same esteem as Bottega Veneta, but this American designer has been quietly creating beautiful woven handbags for around eight decades. This Heritage Weave Logan tote is a great example of the brand's classic approach. This isn't a bag that screams too loudly, but it is an elegant thing with a [...]
- Ampersand as Apostrophe's Vintage Mailbag Purses | New Handbags from Recycled Postal Sacks - 2010-12-17 02:05:25-05
Vintage mailbags become contemporary purses under the clever hands of Seattle based artist Jessica Park and her fashion label Ampersand as Apostrophe. Park works with century-old English postal sacks, preserving their natural weathered beauty but giving it modern handbag silhouettes. I love the way these patina purses mimic actual letters, hinting at the heritage of the [...]
- Coloriffics Moonbeam Clutch | Convertible Embossed Metal Cylinder Evening Purse - 2010-12-17 03:05:47-05
Why settle for a metallic clutch when you could carry one made out of real metal? Coloriffics ditches soft satins and silks for something a bit more durable with this Moonbeam clutch. A metal purse could easily have looked masculine, but Coloriffics softens the material with some scaly embossing. Pretty rhinestones covering the clasp work with [...]
- Rumer Willis Models for Badgley Mischka | Demi & Bruce's Daughter's Fashion Label's New Face - 2010-12-17 04:05:15-05
Actress Rumer Willis is the new face of Badgley Mischka, and will appear in the fashion house's advertisements from next March. "We adore Rumer, she is glamorous, youthful and fun ... [she] captures the spirit of all of our spring collections, especially our newly launched Mark + James collection," designers Mark Badgley and James Mischka said [...]
- Comme des Garcons Checked Zip Wallet | Retro Checkerboard Pony Hair Purse - 2010-12-17 05:05:41-05
Comme des Garcons embraces its playful side with this pony hair checked zip wallet. This whimsical purse makes a real change from the embossed leather accessories the label typically delivers. I'm not sure I'm completely behind the shift though. The black and white checkerboard print is fun and retro, but pony hair doesn't seem the best [...]
- Miu Miu Matelasse Leather Shoulder Bag | Elegantly Edgy Black Quilted Handbag - 2010-12-17 15:48:31-05
After reviewing the sickly sweet pink Matelasse zipper clutch earlier in the week, I was really beginning to lose faith in Miu Miu, again. The line is unreliable, to be sure, but for the most part, the Matelasse bags are fabulous. This edgy black leather shoulder bag is so well-designed, in fact, that it looks [...]
- Michael Kors Santorini Large Slouchy Raffia Tote | Light And Summery Woven Carryall - 2010-12-17 19:00:30-05
Last week, I was feeling pretty excited about the onslaught of resort season bags being released. A few pops of color were a nice change, but now, frankly, I'm getting resentful. I don't want a hastily designed and questionably constructed raffia bag in the summertime, and I certainly don't want one now. The loose weave on [...]
- Cynthia Vincent Folli Cross-Body | Mini Embroidered Tribal Handbag - 2010-12-18 01:05:25-05
I was beginning to tire of all the samey shopping bags from Cynthia Vincent, so I'm thrilled to see the designer busting out a bit with this Folli cross-body bag. The basic black leather is punched up with metallic embroidery. The blue and silver stitched diamonds have a tribal feel, which is right on trend. However [...]
- Diane von Furstenberg Honored for AIDS Charity Work | Designer Honored with amfAR Award of Courage - 2010-12-18 02:05:33-05
We all know Diane von Furstenberg creates amazing handbags, but did you know the American designer is also a tireless charity worker? Her efforts in AIDS fund raising and awareness will be recognized when she's awarded the amfAR Award of Courage next year. Von Furstenberg will be honored alongside iconic actress Elizabeth Taylor and former American [...]
- Dan W Waterfall Minaudiere | Affordable Art Deco Colorblock Snake Print Leather Purse - 2010-12-18 03:05:41-05
Dan W gives us a modern take on art deco style with this Waterfall minaudiere. This purse really is a stunner, with its colored snake print leather panels, wooden frame, and mother of pearl corners. The combination is like nothing I've ever seen, and when you look at as many handbags as I do that's pretty [...]
- Envirosax Sesame Street Shoppers | New Reusable Bags with Muppet Characters - 2010-12-18 04:05:08-05
No matter how old we get, most of us have a soft spot for Sesame Street. So it's pretty exciting to see Envirosax has teamed up with our favorite muppets for an eco-friendly shopping bag collection. Each reusable bag features a graphic of one of the street's most iconic characters: Elmo, Oscar, Grover, Cookie Monster, and [...]
- Stella McCartney Glossed Nylon Shopping Bag | Cheap Looking But Cheerful Red Tote - 2010-12-18 19:36:34-05
Stella McCartney is not one of my favorite designers. I really want to like her, but I find her handbags to be mostly lackluster and almost always overpriced. I'm afraid this glossed nylon shopping bag is no exception. The glossed nylon on this bag is shiny and it has a great eye-catching red color, but the [...]
- Chloe Pure Paddington Leather Tote | Ultra Chic Nude Leather Tote - 2010-12-18 21:00:12-05
Chloe is one of those lines that makes trends happen. Their feminine, future-centric sense of design is admired, but not easily replicated. This new take on the Pure Paddington is ultra-smooth and ultra-chic. The pale nude leather on this Paddington is classic, but also totally current. The clean lines and smooth edges give it a really [...]
- Diane Von Furstenberg Sophie Leather Tote | Sophisticated Pink Gathered Handbag - 2010-12-19 01:05:41-05
Many girls shy away from wearing pink, fearing they'll look more like Elle Woods than a sophisticated fashionista. But this color needn't be feared; you simple need to choose the right shade. If you've been too scared to try pink before, this elegant Sophie Leather Tote could be the accessory to change your mind. This dusty [...]
- Zooey Deschanel Sues Steve Madden | Actress Seeks Millions from Design Collaboration Deal - 2010-12-19 02:05:53-05
Actress Zooey Deschanel is suing Steve Madden after he allegedly reneged on a verbal contract for a collaborative accessories line. The lawsuit says that Deschanel's agent and Steve Madden made a binding oral contract in August 2010, which declared that Zooey would receive $2 million to become the face of a line called Zooey's Shoes and [...]
- Diesel Selene Satchel | Casual Seafoam Green Synthetic Carryall Bag - 2010-12-19 03:05:30-05
With its cool casual charm, and a beautiful seafoam green shade, there's a lot to like about the Selene satchel from Diesel. The color is what really caught my eye. The cool green shade has a subtle shine to it, which helps it look almost like a metallic. It's not as glitzy as a real metallic [...]
- Burberry Opens First Israel Store | New Designer Boutique in Tel Aviv - 2010-12-19 04:05:07-05
Iconic British brand Burberry has opened a flagship store in Tel Aviv's posh State Square, its first retail outlet in Israel. The triple-level store sees Burberry goodies spread out over almost 1000 feet. The Israeli boutique will sell men's, women's, and children's wear from the Burberry London and Burberry Brit collections, and accessories from the Burberry [...]
- Dooney & Bourke Venus Nina Shoulder Bag | Glossy Blue Fabric Handbag - 2010-12-20 01:05:07-05
As a youth line, Dooney & Bourke's accessories are often a little too cutesy to appeal to my adult taste. But with the Venus Nina shoulder bag, the American label's created something we can all enjoy. The deep gloss on this bag is so lustrous that I was surprised to see it's not patent leather, but [...]
- Made in USA FEED Bags Made in China | The Gap's Charity Totes Slammed for Unpatriotic Manufacturing - 2010-12-20 02:05:58-05
The Gap and Lauren Bush's FEED charity are facing criticism after it came to light that the Made in USA FEED bags sold exclusively through The Gap stores are actually made in China. The offending Made in China tag is placed right next to the Made in USA stamp and patriotic American flag hang tag. Well [...]
- Echo Sundial Shoulder Bag | Affordable Cotton Canvas Floral Skinny Handle Handbag - 2010-12-20 03:05:02-05
Much of the Northern Hemisphere may be knee deep in snow, but the fashion world is already looking forward to summer. Even if you don't have a lot of money to spend on a new season wardrobe, you can join them with this Echo Sundial Handbag. This casual cotton canvas bag features a delicate Indian style [...]
- Monica Botkier & John Baldessari Limited Edition Tote | New Art Bag for Independent Curators International - 2010-12-20 04:05:15-05
Monica Botkier has teamed up with renowned American artist John Baldessari, for a limited edition leather tote. The collaboration came about to celebrate 35 years of the non-profit art promotion organization, Independent Curators International. Botkier seems thrilled to have worked with Baldessari on the totes, which feature one of the artist's iconic collages printed on one [...]
- Ed Hardy Hattie Demi Satchel | Classic Retro Black Bow Bag - 2010-12-20 05:05:39-05
When is an Ed Hardy bag not an Ed Hardy bag? When it's the Hattie Demi Satchel! Seriously this bag is very different to anything we've seen from the Ed Hardy stable. Gone are the colorful tattoo style graphics and the loud looping Ed Hardy signature. In its place we have an oversized bow accent and [...]
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