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- Donald J Pliner Numa Hobo | Black Fringed Leather Handbag - 2012-04-24 00:06:19-04
Donald J Pliner brings some edge to bohemian fashion with this Numa Hobo. The Numa's soft slouchy silhouette and crescent shape are classic hobo trademarks. The long suede fringing which falls softly from its straps brings some extra bohemian style to the design. But its boho-chic statement doesn't tell the complete story. Tiny silver studs at [...]
- Carmen Steffens Opens Connecticut Store | New Brazilian Fashion House Retail Outlet in USA - 2012-04-24 00:41:38-04
Brazilian accessories designer Carmen Steffens recently opened her second American outlet in Connecticut's Danbury Fair Mall, a complement to its Beverly Hills flagship. The new store sells its popular shoes, sandals, and handbags. Business partners Josy Piacente and Rob Gibellino are behind Carmen Steffens' growth in the United States. The Connecticut store comes after three years [...]
- Donna Sharp Denise Tote | Bold Zebra Print Carryall Bag - 2012-04-24 01:18:38-04
Donna Sharp shows some unexpected spunk with this Denise Tote. I was beginning to feel like I knew what to expect from Donna Sharp. Her patchwork designs typically take their cues from Vera Bradley, with gentle colors and classic designs. While the Denise is just as classic at its core, its bold zebra stripes and contrasting [...]
- Dror Benshetrit Designs New Tumi Collection | Designer Collaboration Travel Bags - 2012-04-24 01:33:38-04
Travel accessories label Tumi has joined forces with New York designer Dror Benshetrit for its new Dror for Tumi collection. "In our desire to continuously innovate, we seek a partner with a shared design philosophy who also brings a fresh perspective," explained Tumi's chief executive officer Jerome Griffith. "Dror's exceptional reputation for innovative, research-based designs that [...]
- Dooney & Bourke Continental Cork Clutch | Simple Navy Fabric Purse - 2012-04-24 01:57:50-04
Dooney & Bourke gets back to basics with this Continental Cork Clutch. Clutch purses tend to be reserved for after five wear, but this Continental purse has a much more relaxed feel. Its navy material is casual and free of fussy accents. The nude leather trim gives the Continental Clutch a summery resort feel. The Cork name [...]
- Echo Soft Patent North South Tote | Large Neon Yellow Carryall Bag - 2012-04-24 03:07:59-04
Echo abandons its usual casual fabrics for something a little more dressed up with this Soft Patent North South Tote. This tote has all the gloss of a real patent, but its finish is much softer which makes it seem a bit more luxurious. I'm not sure anyone would mistake it for authentic leather, but its [...]
- Nancy Gonzalez Releases Chain Event Handbags | Company President Appears at Bergdorf Goodman - 2012-04-24 17:21:46-04
Nancy Gonzalez continues to innovate with crocodile skins with its new Chain Event collection. Each crocodile bag in the line is accented with metal chains carefully covered in more of the same exotic skin. Covering each and every link sounds like a laborious process, especially as it's all done by hand, but the result is so [...]
- Ed Hardy Allison Tote | Small Round Pink Quilted Purse - 2012-04-24 18:03:23-04
Ed Hardy's created a bag for its smallest fans with the Allison. While Ed Hardy doesn't say this tote isn't specifically designed for little girls, I can't imagine anyone over the age of 12 warming to it, can you? Its pink hue is exceptionally sugary, especially in combination with the pink metallic handles and trim. The [...]
- Roots Designs Leather Bags for Dealuxe.ca | Colorful Canadian Handbag Collection - 2012-04-25 00:18:14-04
Canadian e-tailer Dealuxe.ca has teamed up with local sustainable leather label Roots for a colourful new handbag collection. The line features totes, duffels, cross-body bags, and clutch purses in ultra-saturated hues including clementine, electric blue, hot pink, and sunshine yellow. The colors might scare off traditional types, but they're perfect for all that warm weather we're [...]
- Elaine Turner Victoria Crocodile Printed Wallet | Brown Exotic Patterned Purse - 2012-04-25 01:21:48-04
At their best crocodile prints dress up our favorite fabrics without adding too much to the bottom line. However at their worst they can appear like a desperate attempt to make a fairly pedestrian purse seem more interesting. Sadly the croc print on this Victoria wallet from Elaine Turner falls into the latter category. This crocodile [...]
- Elie Tahari Nina Mini Shoulder Bag | Sophisticated Black Leather Purse - 2012-04-25 03:03:13-04
Elie Tahari serves up classic good looks with this Nina shoulder bag. This purse doesn't make a strong style statement or bow to trends, but that gives it a timeless appeal that shouldn't be overlooked. Covered chain borders its flap and decorates its seams, emphasizing its lines without dominating the design. Those covered details are mimicked [...]
- Sonia Rykiel Has Parkinson's Disease | French Fashion Designer Writes of Illness in New Book - 2012-04-25 03:38:01-04
French fashion designer Sonia Rykiel has revealed she's been battling Parkinson's Disease for the past 15 years. Rykiel opens up about the debilitating disorder in her new book N'Oubliez Pas Que Je Joue, which translates as Don't Forget It's a Game. The book, co-authored by Judith Perrignon, also features the French journalist's memories of time spent [...]
- Burberry Prorsum Bamboo & Leather Clutch | Exotically Textured Buckled Day-To-Night Bag - 2012-04-25 22:19:05-04
Burberry's Prorsum line is the hip little sister of the Burberry flagship collection. Personally, I prefer its innovative use of design and materials to the more staid and tartaned traditional range. This bamboo and leather clutch shows off its sensibility with aplomb. The materials really make the bag here. The subtly dyed grape colored bamboo looks [...]
- Ellington Bella Tote | Blue Leather Carryall with Contrasting Trim - 2012-04-25 23:18:48-04
You don't need to be fluent in Italian to know that bella means beautiful. While this Bella tote from Ellington has some elements that fit that adjective, it seems the label may be too confident in its design abilities. The glazed blue Italian leather Ellington's used here is quite beautiful, but it's let down by the [...]
- Lacoste Expands L.12.12 Shopper Project | New Shapes for Polo Inspired Collection - 2012-04-25 23:41:21-04
Lacoste has extended its polo shirt inspired L.12.12 Shopper Project line for fall/winter 2012. The collection's accessories combine petite pique and leather in colors inspired by Lacoste's iconic polos. As its name suggests, shoppers are the collection's centrepieces. There are seven in all with sizes ranging from small to extra large. For the new season, Lacoste [...]
- Elliott Lucca Cartagena Tote | Cayenne Leather Handbag with Woven Base - 2012-04-26 00:23:04-04
Elliott Lucca puts an elegant spin on an old favorite with its Cartagena Tote. The Cartagena tote is a traditional tote in many ways, but the band of woven leather around the base elevates it above the pack. This weave is every bit as beautiful as the finish we see on those luxury Bottega Veneta bags. [...]
- Emilie Sloane Diane Cross-Body Bag | Affordable Floral Pink Purse - 2012-04-26 02:55:02-04
Emilie Sloane goes pretty in pink with this Diane Cross-Body Bag. This purse is perfectly pleasant, with a sugary pink base and cute floral print. The lime green trim and strap are an adorable complement to the Diane's feminine finish. It looks pretty, but something tells me it might be a bit too cutesy for full [...]
- Shop Green at Here Today Here Tomorrow | New Sustainable British Bags & Accessories Store - 2012-04-26 03:07:42-04
London College of Fashion graduate Julia Elizabeth Crew is giving back to the planet with her newly launched London fashion studio, Here Today Here Tomorrow. Here Today Here Tomorrow is a hub for sustainable design. It employs artisans skilled in knitting, screen printing, and other craft techniques. It also onsells fair trade knit pieces produced by [...]
- Emilio Pucci Luxor Lips Print Tote | Black Patterned Polyester Handbag - 2012-04-26 04:38:05-04
It seems Lulu Guinness isn't the only one fond of a lippy print. Emilio Pucci offers an Egyptian interpretation of this romantic body part with the Luxor Lips print tote. While Guinness' lip prints are playful novelties, Pucci's pattern is much more abstract. In fact, if I didn't know its name I might not know the [...]
- FEED & Tory Burch Design Tote for Holt Renfrew | Charity Burlap Bag at Canadian Department Stores - 2012-04-26 16:59:16-04
FEED and Tory Burch have joined forces with high end Canadian department store Holt Renfrew to create a limited edition tote bag. A portion of sales from the $50 tote, available exclusively through Holt Renfrew stores, will be distributed amongst the FEED and Tory Burch Foundations. This is a true collaborative effort, with FEED's signature burlap [...]
- Etienne Aigner Melinda Satchel | Colorblocked Brown Leather Bag - 2012-04-26 19:51:25-04
Etienne Aigner gets colorblocking right with its Melinda Satchel. The trend has prevailed for several seasons, but I'm still wondering when the tide will turn. When it does a subtly colorblocked bag like the Melinda will endure, while ones with wilder color palettes will date quickly. None of the Melindas is too daring, but if you're looking [...]
- Evans Purple Patent Clutch Bag | Affordable Glossy Envelope Purse - 2012-04-27 02:10:37-04
Enjoy classic style for less with this Purple Patent Clutch Bag from Evans. This purse's glossy patent finish looks luxe, but it's actually made from synthetic rather than real leather. While the material's a bit thinner than the genuine article, it's hard to spot the difference. Except, that is, if you look at the price. We'd [...]
- Handbags Dirty, Says Study | New Report on Accessories Cleanliness - 2012-04-27 03:35:27-04
Just how clean is your handbag? According to a recent study conducted by Initial Washroom Solutions, the answer is not very! A bunch of keys was judged the filthiest item in any handbag, with levels of grime 33 per cent dirtier than what most would consider clean. The zip on a wallet was the next grubbiest [...]
- Felix Rey Sardinia Clutch | Woven Raffia Basket Purse - 2012-04-27 04:12:25-04
Felix Rey ushers in summer with this Sardinia Clutch. Felix Rey has served up so many whimsical novelties of late that it's strange to spy a purse so traditional from its collection. Personally I think that classic style makes the Sardinia much more wearable than its sisters, although fans of the label may feel it's lacking [...]
- Betsey Johnson Files for Bankruptcy | Most Stores to Close Doors - 2012-04-27 05:55:20-04
Betsey Johnson LLC has filed for bankruptcy. The financial foreclosure will see most of the label's 63 boutiques closing their doors in the coming weeks, putting some 350 employees out of work. While every effort was made to address the company's cash flow concerns, it seemed seeking protection under chapter 11 bankruptcy was the company's only [...]
- Fendi Daisy Clutch | Whimsical Fox Fur Flower Snakeskin Purse - 2012-04-27 06:07:23-04
Fendi might be a revered fashion house, but even it makes mistakes. The Daisy Clutch is a case in point. Honestly I'm struggling to find anything to appreciate about this confused purse. I suppose the red fox fur trim is opulent, although it doesn't seem like it belongs on this playful flower accented purse. Of course [...]
- Foley + Corinna Georgina Clutch | Large Croc Embossed Leather Purse - 2012-04-28 02:55:01-04
Foley + Corinna abandons its usual casual aesthetic for something more dressed up with this Georgina Clutch. The Georgina's not fussy after five wear, but it has a more sophisticated finish than most of the Foley + Corinna line. While it could dress up a dark pair of denims it'd also look perfect with any evening [...]
- Workshop/CoOp Fair Trade Pouches Give Hygiene Products to Poor Women | Hand Loomed Purses Featured in "O Magazine" - 2012-04-28 03:04:51-04
Workshop/CoOp's bags might not be very fashion forward, but they're making a big impression on leading style icons including Oprah Winfrey. A recent article in O Magazine helped spread the word about these hand-loomed cotton purses crafted by women in poverty. These artisans earn fair trade wages, ensuring they can put food on their family tables, [...]
- Fontanelli Berry Red Woven Handle Satchel | Classic Sophisticated Nappa Leather Handbag - 2012-04-28 04:48:04-04
Fine Italian craftsmanship and classic style combine on this elegant Berry Red Woven Handle Satchel from Fontanelli. This a traditional satchel in many ways, but its striking berry red color and sophisticated woven handles give it some extra personality. These are the details designed to draw us in, although every part of this elegant bag is [...]
- Beth Springer's Reclaimed Leather Bags | Eco-Friendly Recycled Handbags - 2012-04-28 05:51:50-04
Beth Springer challenges the notion that leather handbags can't be green with her signature handbag collection. The Californian based designer believes in zero waste, so she uses recycled leather and suede to create all her handbags. By using reclaimed leather, Springer reduces her carbon footprint, but it's not purely a green measure. The age has brought [...]
- Diane Von Furstenberg Adele Checked Weave PVC And Leather Clutch | Cool Summer Plaid Bag - 2012-04-28 15:09:17-04
Diane Von Furstenberg's designs have classic American appeal that stays fresh for generations. Her innovative approach to prints makes her accessories eye-catching, but they always retain a crisp, clean look that makes them work with a lot of other styles. This Adele checked clutch is an enviable summer catch. The all American color palette is striking [...]
- Jimmy Choo Scarlett Leather Trimmed Printed Denim Tote | Cool Hued Floral Carryall - 2012-04-28 16:21:04-04
Oh, Jimmy Choo, women all over the world sell their soles just to be close to you. Okay, I may not be much of a poet, but the sentiment remains: Jimmy Choo is a design guru. Which I, frankly, have never really understood, because mostly his shoes and bags seem pretty derivative to me. But [...]
- Bottega Veneta Braided Leather Hobo Bag | Luscious Red And Pink Take Everywhere Bag - 2012-04-29 18:23:06-04
There's kind of a divide in the fashionista kingdom. There are those who go for status, those who look for quality, and those who look for design. Bottega Veneta is one of the few lines that covers all their bases and manages to attract everyone from the most superficial label hunter to the snobbiest design [...]
- Forzieri Capaf Cherry Red Wicker & Leather Tote | Unusual Spotted Lining Drawstring Purse - 2012-04-29 23:15:46-04
Forzieri offers an unusual take on the classic wicker basket with this Capaf Wicker & Leather tote. I'm frankly not sure what to make of this bag. I admire Forzieri's daring, but I'm not sure its risks have paid off here. The wicker has an open weave which allows the whimsical spotted lining to peek through. [...]
- Kirrily Johnston Designs Limited Edition Hobo for Special K | Suede Purse for Cereal Snacks - 2012-04-30 00:02:41-04
Australian fashion designer Kirrily Johnston has unexpectedly teamed up with Kellogg's Special K cereal for a limited edition handbag. The classic red suede hobo features a clever pocket purpose built for holding a Special K cereal snack bar. According to the press release this pocket serves as "a visual cue to help the 96% of women [...]
- Fossil Campbell Hobo | Laser Cut White Leather Handbag - 2012-04-30 00:41:09-04
Fossil always creates solid accessories, but it's done little to truly excite me of late. So I'm thrilled to see the American label shaking things up with this Campbell Hobo. The gorgeous laser-cut finish really sucked me in. A delicate art deco design is punched into the leather to create an enviable surface. The dainty holes [...]
- Entermodal's Eco-Conscious Leather Handbags | Vegetable Tanned Contemporary Purses - 2012-04-30 01:41:16-04
Portland accessories firm Entermodal believes design can be a force for positive and meaningful change. This philosophy informs the label's collection of handmade, vegetable tanned leather accessories. Entermodal notes that most damage to our planet has occurred in the last century. And so it takes its production techniques back to the days prior to the Industrial [...]
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