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- Angelina Jolie Stars in New Louis Vuitton Advertisement | Actress Fronts Core Values Campaign for Charity - 2011-06-13 20:29:25-04
Angelina Jolie is the latest celebrity to step in front of the lens for Louis Vuitton's inspiring Core Values campaign. The advertising campaign's regular photographer Annie Leibowitz shot the actress and humanitarian sitting in a traditional wooden boat in her beloved Cambodia. The country has become very near and dear to Angie's heart since she first [...]
- Ralph Lauren Chatsworth Tote | Brown Leather Drawstring Handbag - 2011-06-13 22:05:41-04
Ralph Lauren shows us that drawstrings can work for buttoned up bags too with the Chatsworth tote. In most ways this is a very traditional tote, from the top of its rolled handles to the bottom of its reinforced corners. That classic base makes the Chatsworth a great go-anywhere bag, the kind of accessory that would [...]
- Alexander Wang Launches Bags on eBay | Exclusive 24-Hour Fashion Vault Sale - 2011-06-14 00:12:11-04
Alexander Wang will launch his highly anticipated new small leather accessories range exclusively on eBay's Fashion Vault. There are just four styles in the new collection, although such a limited release is nothing new for Wang. He prefers to focus on just a few designs and do them really well rather than spreading himself too thinly. The [...]
- Rampage Abbey Shoulder Bag | Small Diamond Seams Tassel Flap Purse - 2011-06-14 01:05:33-04
Rampage gives a cool Middle Eastern feel to the traditional flap purse with this Abbey shoulder bag. The Abbey has a very basic base, but the details help to elevate it above the pack. The gathered seams are a modern take on Chanel's famous diamond quilting. The straps, with their thin leatherette threaded through silver chain, [...]
- Rebecca Minkoff Addiction Satchel | Modern Everyday Glazed Gray Leather Carryall - 2011-06-14 02:05:00-04
Rebecca Minkoff serves up one of the nicest addictions I've ever heard of with this glazed leather satchel. This is one of those rare handbags that look modern without relying on the trends for inspiration. Tasseled zipper pulls and geometric stitching work well with the classic satchel shape. They give the Addiction a contemporary edge, but [...]
- WoolYouBeMine's New Woolen Handbags | Boiled Wool Purses with Cute Prints - 2011-06-14 03:05:56-04
It's a bit hard to think about woolen handbags when we're sweltering under the summer heat, but WoolYouBeMine is doing its best to woo us. The fledgling company makes cute handbags entirely from 100% boiled wool. WoolYouBeMine creator Kristen Bachaumard launched her business to create an alternative to those obnoxious logo plastered designer accessories. The woolen [...]
- Reed Krakoff Kick Boxer Shoulder Bag | Modern Leather & Snakeskin Handbag - 2011-06-14 04:05:30-04
Reed Krakoff takes a few fashion risks with this striking Kick Boxer shoulder bag. The greatest problem with risks, is that they don't always bear fruit. The Kick Boxer takes its cues from Reed Krakoff's previous best selling Boxer bags, but I'm honestly not sure how I feel about it. I can't fault the craftsmanship or [...]
- Wailea Wicker Tote with Vinyl Trim | Perforated Summer Purse - 2011-06-14 08:14:09-04
If you're looking for a summer handbag then this Wailea tote should suit your needs. If you think of wicker, you probably automatically think of summer. If you think of wicker totes, that thought expands into images of beaches and picnics. Purses with enough space for towels and bikinis, but which also look pretty enough to carry around [...]
- Lilly & Abbie's New Customized Bags | Dog Bed Company Creates Personalized Totes & Pet Carriers - 2011-06-14 20:52:08-04
Dog bed specialists Lilly & Abbie are expanding their range to include customized bags for pet parents. The Boston based designing duo are creating customized bags made from the same colorful material used for the dog beds. With more than 100 patterns to choose from, the chances of you finding someone else with the same bag [...]
- Alexander Wang Robyn Textured Leather Hobo Bag | Soft And Slouchy Mustard Shoulder Bag - 2011-06-14 21:43:53-04
Fashion is always retro-obsessed, but the 80's and 90's trend seems to have lasted an especially long time, don't you think? Luckily, those were both great decades for me, and for accessories. This Robyn hobo takes cues from both eras and restyles them for modern gals in a super hip way. The color of this bag [...]
- Marc Jacobs Baroque Single Saffron Leather Shoulder Bag | Flashy But Classy Silver Quilted Bag - 2011-06-14 23:00:50-04
Marc Jacobs personifies American chic. Seriously, this man is the patron saint of fashion design American-style. This oddly named Baroque Single Saffron bag is a great example of how Jacobs makes women all over the world love the red, white, and blue. The silver on the Baroque looks oddly low-key. Don't get me wrong, it's definitely [...]
- Roger Vivier Pochette Missive | Cow Print Hair Calf Purse - 2011-06-15 00:08:13-04
Roger Vivier shuns more popular animal prints for a healthy dose of cow with this Pochette Missive. I appreciate a designer looking outside the box. I understand that reptilian prints and jungle animal patterns have been done to death. But cow? On a logical level these big black blotches make sense. The purse is made of [...]
- Michael Kors Textured Leather Shoulder Bag | Old-Fashioned Chocolate Brown Handbag - 2011-06-15 01:00:25-04
Michael Kors had a long moment of popularity in the 1990's. All the models wore his low key, classic but modern pieces. In the past decade, however, he seems to have mostly regurgitated his own past designs or current trends. I'm not really sure where he was going with this textured leather bag, but it [...]
- Roxy Sweet Home Hobo | Practical Black Synthetic Carryall Bag - 2011-06-15 02:05:08-04
Roxy began as a surf line, but lately it's expanded operations to create more everyday accessories. This Sweet Home hobo is another Roxy purse that begs to be taken away from the shore. With its generous dimensions and buckled front pockets, this is a hobo that puts practicality first. It's stylish enough, but it doesn't have [...]
- Fendi Makes Sustainable Carmina Campus Bags | Designer Heir Sends Eco-Bags to United States - 2011-06-15 03:05:53-04
It looks like Italian designer Illaria Venturini Fendi will finally bring her sustainable Carmina Campus bags to the United States. Illaria is the youngest of three daughters born to Anna Fendi, one of the five sisters in charge of the iconic Fendi fashion house. Yes, she's of that Fendi stock. But she turned her back on [...]
- Salvatore Ferragamo Maia Gancio Tote | Red Colorblocked Raffia Handbag - 2011-06-15 04:05:33-04
If you thought raffia bags were simply cheap and cheerful throwaway items, think again. Salvatore Ferragamo gives us a more luxurious alternative with this Maia Gancio Raffia Tote. The striking red raffia makes this tote a real head turner. I don't always embrace colorblocked designs, but the strip of blood red raffia bordering the brighter scarlet [...]
- Melie Bianco Maya Clutch | Affordable Patent Bow Purse - 2011-06-15 08:32:47-04
I'm always a sucker for bows on purses, and the cute size and shape of this particular example endear it to me even more. OK, so bows are kind of overdone. You'll find them on everything, in every size conceivable, and brands are hard-pressed to do anything different or creative with them. However, I think that [...]
- Alexander Wang Emile Ostrich Effect Leather Trunk Tote | Gorgeous Exotic Black Carryall - 2011-06-15 21:19:51-04
Alexander Wang's latest line of bags all have a trunk-inspired shape. I don't know where the idea came from, but the results are gorgeous. This Emile ostrich skin bag is gorgeously exotic, but totally wearable. I'm a big fan of the ostrich effect on this leather. It has a naturally textured surface that is immediately recognizable [...]
- Sustainable Handbags from Gina Michele | New York Designer Makes Green Purses from Reclaimed Leather & Suede - 2011-06-15 21:34:11-04
New York designer Gina Michele reminds us that sustainable materials can be just as stylish as their less eco-friendly cousins with her signature fashion line. The bags and apparel items from Gina Michele are made entirely from green fabrics, including bamboo, organic cotton, and reclaimed suede, leather, and silk. Animal activists may argue that anything using [...]
- MICHAEL Michael Kors Crocodile Effect Nappa Leather Saddle Bag | Sweet Utilitarian Cross Body Bag - 2011-06-15 23:00:51-04
The MICHAEL line is just chock full of affordable goodies this season. Cross-body bags are really hot right now, and this Michael Kors croc-effect interpretation is a great way to get the trend without looking trendy. The MICHAEL line is the only diffusion line that I trust to make realistic exotic-embossed leather. This crocodile look leather [...]
- Reed Krakoff Editor Nappa Leather Tote | Chic Conservative Tan And Brown Carryall - 2011-06-16 01:00:09-04
Reed Krakoff's new line hasn't been one of my favorites this season, but it has gotten a lot of attention. The styles have been a little low key and expensive for my taste. This Editor bag is pricey, but it's a better buy than other bags similar to it. I really like the subtlety of the [...]
- Samsonite Tote-A-Ton Duffle Bag | Large Turquoise Nylon Travel Bag - 2011-06-16 01:34:21-04
With so many bags shrinking these days it's refreshing to see one bucking the trend. Samsonite invites us to carry the kitchen sink and a few extras in its Tote-A-Ton duffle bag. This duffel is enormous with more than 6400 cubic inches of packing space. That's roughly the equivalent of a trunk, but no one wants [...]
- Santi Reese Clutch | Black Sequined Frame Evening Purse - 2011-06-16 02:05:17-04
Santi sparkles once again with this adorable Reese clutch. The label is famous for creating glittering evening purses at attainable prices, and this $170 beauty is no exception. But it does differ a bit from the average as it's been studded with hundreds of tiny black sequins. Designers rarely use sequins of this color, and looking at [...]
- Lauren Bush & Disney's New FEED Projects Bag | It's a Small World Burlap Tote - 2011-06-16 19:45:20-04
Lauren Bush's FEED Projects has teamed up with Disney for its latest limited edition FEED bag. The Disney, It's a Small World by FEED Feed Our Small World Tote has an awfully big name and an important message. With its cute graphic of children silhouetted and circling around the world, the tote reminds us that we're [...]
- Sara Berman Bo Rose Carry-All Satchel | Large Woven Leather Floral Purse - 2011-06-16 23:27:22-04
Sara Berman gives the traditional woven handbag some feminine flair with this Bo Rose Carry-All Satchel. This is a very traditionally styled satchel, but its woven finish and rose appliqué make it a bit more interesting. However I'm just not sure whether those design elements really gel. The woven leather is lovely and even, if not [...]
- Mulberry Posts Big Sales Increases | Handbags & Online Purchases Drive Profits - 2011-06-17 00:10:11-04
Mulberry has posted a whopping 385% increase in profits during the last year, defying global economic sales trends. The jump was no doubt inspired by the opening of nine new stores in Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and Australia. Online sales also played their part, with an increase in this sector of 69%. And the collaboration [...]
- Savanna Beaded Wristlet | Unusual Bronze Fringe Evening Purse - 2011-06-17 01:37:50-04
Savanna takes the fringed purse from everyday accessory to after five wear with this beaded wristlet. Rather than creating fringe from leather or synthetic as so many labels do, Savanna has crafted a curtain of threaded beads. It's a clever twist on the popular bohemian accent, and one which makes this rather simple wristlet a bit [...]
- Serpui Marie Malaga Clutch | Quirky Golden Raffia Fringed Purse - 2011-06-17 02:05:12-04
Serpui Marie brings back flapper fashion with this Malaga clutch. It might just be me, but I can't help thinking of those 1920s Charleston dresses as I look at this clutch's short golden fringing. The use of raffia, a material I haven't seen on a fringed purse, is really interesting. It creates a quirky texture and [...]
- Marc by Marc Jacobs Panther Print Duffel Bag | Cool Gunmetal Carryall - 2011-06-17 20:00:50-04
The Marc by Marc Jacobs line delivers the hip, urban perspective that a lot of diffusion lines lack. The cool factor of the line is well-balanced with its (mostly reasonable) price point. This panther print duffel is a quirky, but practical, tote. I'm not a big fan of synthetic fabrics, but a casual duffel bag really [...]
- Coach Personalizes Purses | Free Monogramming Service at New York & Boston Stores - 2011-06-17 21:02:31-04
Coach is offering its customers a little extra value at the moment, with a complimentary monogramming service at selected American stores. The personalized touch is available on leather hangtags, luggage tags, and selected small goods at its men's store on New York City's Bleecker Street and the Boston store on Copley Place. Phone orders are also [...]
- MICHAEL Michael Kors Julian Python Print Leather Shoulder Bag | Curvy Cool Pale Gold Tote - 2011-06-17 22:00:11-04
Recently, I've been a big fan of the MICHAEL Michael Kors line. It's been full of reasonably-priced, chic accessories. Unfortunately, the Julian is not one of them. Michael Kors does faux snakeskin better than any line I can think of. Which makes it duly disappointing that this one is so lackluster. Actually, lackluster isn't the right [...]
- Soapbox The Nell Satchel | Affordable Blue Croc-Embossed Synthetic Practical Purse - 2011-06-17 23:09:32-04
I've long been admirer of Soapbox's quirky retro styles, so I was disappointed to see the label take a turn for the ordinary with The Nell satchel. From the outside there's really not much that we haven't seen before. The crocodile embossing seems like a halfhearted attempt to make the synthetic seem more luxurious. It doesn't [...]
- Lanvin Amalia Voyage Leather Suitcase | Gorgeous Supple Classic Quilted Rolling Bag - 2011-06-18 00:00:46-04
Lanvin is the oldest couture house in Paris. Yes, older than Chanel. So, it has a lot of experience putting out clean-looking classics. I am so excited about its new Voyage luggage line that I might actually be drooling. The leather on the Voyage rolling bag is super soft, but it's also strong enough to handle [...]
- Chyc Cabas Earns It Bag Status | Stars Love New Yves Saint Laurent Handbag - 2011-06-18 00:15:36-04
Attention fashionistas; there's a new It bag in town. It's a been a while since any handbag has sported the covetable title, but with a host of trend-setting celebrities now carrying the Yves Saint Laurent Chyc Cabas I think it's definitely earned its stripes. The sophisticated tote is a favorite of actresses Sienna Miller, Leighton Meester, [...]
- MICHAEL by Michael Kors Leather Shoulder Bag | Conservative Minimal Black Tote - 2011-06-18 01:30:44-04
It's been a bad day for me and Michael Kors. This is the second Kors bag in twenty-four hours that I don't have many good things to say about. I've been a big fan of the MICHAEL line all season, and I just don't understand what's going wrong. The leather on this bag is fabulous. It [...]
- SR Squared by Sondra Roberts Cut-Out Tote | Blue Synthetic Trimmed Raffia Beach Bag - 2011-06-18 01:38:18-04
Sondra Roberts embraces summer with this Cut-Out Tote from her SR Squared line. The combination of natural toned woven raffia and poppy blue synthetic trim is perfect for warm weather use. It's cute and casual, the kind of look that's made for pairing with cut-off shorts or flowing maxi dresses. The bamboo turn-lock clasp also offers [...]
- Sonia Kashuk for Target Geo Foldover Clutch | Blue & White Retro Patterned Nylon Purse - 2011-06-18 02:05:52-04
Sonia Kashuk has created a purse which offers more than we might expect with this Geo Foldover clutch. This is your classic cheap and cheerful clutch, or at least it appears to be. Its nylon body points as its affordable $14.99 price tag. It's not at all luxurious, but at least it's lightweight, durable, and easy [...]
- Project Accessory Auditions Start | Reality TV Handbag Spinoff Casting Begins - 2011-06-18 03:05:50-04
Casting begins today for Project Runway's spin-off, Project Accessory. The reality TV series invites aspiring handbag, jewelry, hat, footwear, and belt designers to show their stuff, and of course their personalities, on the small screen. This is big news for accessories lovers, with accessories moving to the forefront rather than featuring in selected Project Runway episodes. [...]
- Sonia Rykiel Senso Leather Shoulder Bag | Colorful Crystal Decorated Flap Purse - 2011-06-18 04:05:39-04
If you left a four-year-old girl alone with a perfectly good leather handbag, some gemstones, and a glue gun, you might expect to return to find something like the Senso. But I never imagined it'd be created by someone with the designer cred of Sonia Rykiel. Perhaps I'm being a bit harsh on this purse, but [...]
- Versace's Risky New Advertising Campaign | Fashion House Takes New Marketing Direction - 2011-06-18 21:05:17-04
Versace's latest advertising campaign sees the iconic Italian fashion house shaking things up a bit. The fall 2011 commercials sees not just a brand new model, but a brand new photography team at the helm. Mario Testino has been shooting Versace campaigns since 2004, so it's surprising that this time around he was passed over for [...]
- MICHAEL Michael Kors Hamilton Quilted Leather Tote | Traditional Leather Carryall With Chain Strap - 2011-06-18 23:01:53-04
The MICHAEL line has been a little up and down, lately, but this Hamilton tote has a solidly classic aesthetic that's really working. It also has a few urban touches that keep it looking contemporary. The taupe color of the leather is great. Sometimes neutral equals boring, but this color is soft and rich and will [...]
- Spiegel Button Trim Canvas Tote | Affordable Black Fabric Bag - 2011-06-19 02:05:35-04
We can always count on Spiegel for low priced accessories, but they're not always the best looking. When the label attempts to replicate leather the shortcomings of its materials are obvious. That's why I think this canvas tote is one of Spiegel's best. This tote isn't trying to be anything that it's not, which may be [...]
- NOVICA Sells Unusual International Handbags | Shop for Exotic Purses from Around the World - 2011-06-19 23:43:21-04
Shopping website NOVICA, in conjunction with National Geographic, brings the work of independent artisans living in poor communities around the world to the masses. The site's Handbag Boutique is an ideal place for socially minded fashionistas to find a unique accessory. NOVICA really has bags for all occasions and personalities, from casual distressed canvas bags and [...]
- Stella McCartney Alexa Shoulder Bag | Retro Woven Faux Leather Handbag - 2011-06-20 00:05:18-04
Stella McCartney is one of those designers I can't help admiring, despite not always being impressed by her line. Her commitment to cruelty free design is admirable. But just as I invariably crave meat while eating a vegetarian dish, I mostly find myself wishing her materials were just a little more luxurious. Her Alexa is [...]
- James Piatt's Shocking Handbags | American Designer Creates Controversial Purses - 2011-06-20 01:55:56-04
In a world where handbags begin to look the same, the purses created by American designer James Piatt really stand out. This controversial artist makes accessories which are shaped like dead dogs, deserted infants, rifles, and more! Piatt created his first handbag, the original PeaceKeeper, as a gift in 2004. It received such a rapturous reaction [...]
- Steve Madden BHarmony Handbag | Feminine Ruffled Bow Shoulder Bag - 2011-06-20 02:05:00-04
Steve Madden's created one for the girly girls with the fun BHarmony handbag. With its ruffled top and diagonal detail, not to mention its oversized bow, this shoulder bag is ultra feminine. But in this gentle nude blush, I think Steve Madden gets away with all those saccharine accents. The bland color tempers the frothy embellishments, [...]
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