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- Francesco Biasia Ismene Hobo | Blue Woven Leather Drawstring Bag - 2012-04-30 18:20:36-04
Francesco Biasia offers a chic woven leather handbag for less with this Ismene hobo. The label has clearly taken inspiration from Bottega Veneta here. Its woven leather is delicate and refined, every bit the equal to the tight weaves Bottega Veneta offers. But the bold blue and green plaid finish makes it a bit more youthful [...]
- Erin Templeton's Recycled Leather Purses | Canadian Designer Upcycles Vintage Skins - 2012-04-30 19:58:57-04
Canadian designer Erin Templeton satisfies eco-conscious shoppers with leather cravings with her signature handbag label. Several accessories in the Erin Templeton collection are crafted from recycled leathers. As these designs use reclaimed skins, each one is a true original with unique colors and patina. To assist green shoppers in making their selection, Erin Templeton clearly labels [...]
- Franchi Princess II Mini Hobo Bag | Elegant Rhinestone Covered Purse - 2012-04-30 21:23:23-04
Franchi has reinvented its Princess purse with the Princess II. The original Princess was a clutch covered in glittering Swarovski crystals. The newest incarnation takes the form of a small hobo bag, which is every bit as elegant as its predecessor but a bit more practical. The Swarovski crystals have sadly been downgraded, but the black [...]
- Fleabags Recycled Fabric Bags | Eco-Friendly Vintage Leather & Material Accessories - 2012-04-30 21:59:07-04
We might use the term fleabag to describe an unkempt person or a run-down hotel. I'd never have applied it to a luxurious leather handbag! However that was before I discovered the American made accessories firm, Fleabags. Fleabags is the brainchild of fashion designer Shira Entis and her lawyer pal Alex Bell, two fleamarket addicts frustrated [...]
- Frye Cameron Cross-Body Bag | Utilitarian Black Leather Convertible Clutch - 2012-04-30 22:52:53-04
Frye's usual Americana style gets a modern city makeover with this Cameron Cross-Body Bag. I really appreciate that Frye's reined in its signature look here. There are none of those usual country and western accents that often make Frye's purses seem like novelties. This new urban image may not appeal to the line's faithful fans, but [...]
- Furla Ardith Shoulder Bag | Ostrich Embossed Tan Leather Purse - 2012-05-01 02:49:07-04
Furla serves up an exotic looking purse for less than you might expect with this Ardith shoulder bag. The Ardith's nubbled finish mimics ostrich skin, but it's actually crafted from embossed leather. Embossed leather often looks like the poor cousin of genuine exotic skins, but not here. The Ardith's leather does a great impersonation that's bound [...]
- Canopy Verde Launches Violet & Slate Collection | New Animal-Free Eco-Friendly Bags - 2012-05-01 23:04:42-04
Canopy Verde has cut out the animal products for its new Violet and Slate handbags. While the label's always celebrating sustainability, its chrome-free leathers have disappointed animal activists. No doubt they'll be thrilled the company's working with organic cotton and vegan leather this time around. The Violet and Slate bags are made of animal-friendly fabrics in [...]
- Ghibli Jeweled Beige Suede & Reptile Leather Hobo Bag | Western Styled Handbag - 2012-05-01 23:41:23-04
Ghibli gives the classic hobo an unusual makeover with this Jeweled Beige Suede & Reptile Leather Hobo Bag. Its name is a real mouthful, but it tells us plenty about this striking purse. Breaking it down ensures we don't miss any of this hobo's details. The jeweled part refers to the pretty Swarovski crystals studded over [...]
- Hermes Wins Copyright Case | Birkin Label Sues Counterfeit Bag Websites - 2012-05-02 00:00:07-04
Hermes has come out in top in a major trademark infringement and counterfeiting case. The verdict has netted the fashion firm a hefty $100 million in damages. Manhattan federal judge Denise Coat ruled in favour of the esteemed fashion house, which brought charges against 34 websites selling knockoffs of its famous designs. These sites, included HermesBagsOutlet.org [...]
- Giani Bernini Harrison Shoulder Bag | Black Leather Drawstring Handbag - 2012-05-02 00:44:32-04
Giani Bernini's rejected the trends to create its classic Harrison shoulder bag. Admittedly the Harrison is an easy bag to overlook. Its casual slouchy silhouette and deep seams will never inspire handbag envy. And while the leather is plush and buttery soft, in basic black it fails to really excite. But while it doesn't push the [...]
- Emporio Armani Embellished Tote | Grommet Decorated Flap Handbag - 2012-05-02 02:14:42-04
Giorgio Armani has fun with fashion with this Embellished Tote from his Emporio Armani label. The playful tabs which decorate this tote feel like a modern alternative to fringing. Each curved flap of leather is studded with a bold silver grommet, which brings a little edge to the feathery finish. The effect really livens up the [...]
- Nancy Judd Shows Upcycled Fashion at Atlanta Airport | Recycle Runway Art Exhibition - 2012-05-02 02:43:42-04
Eco-conscious artist Nancy Judd is brightening up Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport with her Recycle Runway exhibition. The display features apparel and accessories created using upcycled materials. It's clearly a labor of love, with many items in the collection taking up to 100 hours to assemble. In fact, she once spent 400 hours unspooling and crocheting cassette [...]
- Giuseppe Zanotti Beaded Bag | Black Suede Evening Purse - 2012-05-02 03:21:31-04
Giuseppe Zanotti serves up just what he tells us with this Beaded Bag. The name is appropriate, because the beading really is the star here. I really like the crackled turquoise stones, but I'm not so sure about the faceted beads Giuseppe Zanotti's paired them with. In such bold clashing colors they look like they've been [...]
- Furla Ups Travel Plans | Label Expands Cruise Dreal & Opens New Airport Boutiques - 2012-05-02 04:07:23-04
Furla seems to be serious about stepping up its influence in the travel sector. The label's just expanded its deal with cruise ship operator Harding Brothers. The new agreement will see its fall/winter 2012 collection carried on 16 ships, rather than the 10 it originally signed up for. From July passengers on ships including the Crystal [...]
- Global Elements Sarita Hobo | Eco-Friendly Woven Sisal Purse - 2012-05-02 04:32:34-04
Global Elements has created an eco-friendly and affordable alternative to Diane Von Furstenberg's Stephanie bag with this Sarita hobo. It seems a little unfair to compare a cheap and cheerful purse with a celebrity favorite It bag, but the influence seems undeniable. The chain-like woven finish is so distinctive, and the slouchy crescent shape a virtual [...]
- Gorjana Mott Wristlet | Basic Neon Coral Lambskin Purse - 2012-05-03 02:11:19-04
Neon colors help punch up this simple Mott Wristlet from Gorjana. I was surprised to see the label creating such a basic wristlet. Its pouch shape is very ordinary, and devoid of the usual charm we see on the label's purses. The material and color palette appeases me though. The Mott's bright coral color and neon [...]
- Singer Aasha Creates Cho Cho Smartphone Bag | New Butterfly Purse for High Tech Cell Phones - 2012-05-03 03:41:37-04
Cho Cho Design House has released the Cho Cho smartphone bag, an accessory the fashion house claims is the first tailor-made for holding the new generation of cell phones. The purse is the work of Canadian born designer and singer Aasha. She says she was inspired to create the purse to keep pace with her busy [...]
- Gucci Bella Hobo | Medium Classic Brown Leather Handbag - 2012-05-03 04:11:03-04
Gucci delivers a hobo worthy of its name with the Bella. This hobo truly is a thing of beauty. Gucci's extracted the essence from the familiar handbag style and done away with everything that can be gimmicky about the style. It's more sophisticated than your average boho fare, thanks largely to the more structured design. The [...]
- Altego Launches New Tech Bags | Two Accessories Collections for MacBooks and iPads - 2012-05-03 05:30:28-04
Altego, a division of the Samsill Corporation, has created new two accessory lines for tech lovers. The Coated Canvas Cyan Series and Channel Stitched Ruby Series help gadget fans carry their Apple MacBooks and iPads in style. As their name suggests, the Coated Canvas Cyan Series bags are crafted from canvas coated with a weather-resistant finish. [...]
- Guess Alfie Dome Satchel | Classic Black Leatherette Carryall Bag - 2012-05-03 06:38:16-04
Guess puts its best foot forward with the Alfie Dome Satchel. I haven't warmed to the label's showier styles, but it gets things right here by looking to classic fashion elements. The Alfie's domed shape has a playful retro feel, while the burnished hardware brings the design into the 21st century. Guess uses the metal sparingly, [...]
- Gustto Pama Shoulder Bag | Studded Brown Leather Carryall - 2012-05-04 02:48:36-04
A smattering of studs helps this Pama Shoulder Bag from Gustto shine. I appreciate the restraint Gustto's shown here. It knows the studded trend won't hang around forever, so it doesn't allow the metal to take over. The studs are small and used sparingly. The finish is almost delicate, a word we rarely use to describe [...]
- Chanel's Expensive Shell Clutch | Luxurious Pearl Covered Evenining Purse - 2012-05-04 03:11:59-04
Chanel is encouraging us to splurge on our moms with its new Shell Clutch, which is in stores just in time for Mothers' Day. The shell minaudieres first made their appearance at Chanel's spring 2012 fashion show in Paris, and now they're on sale to cashed up members of the public. There's a "budget" pearlized resin [...]
- Halston Heritage Cleo Sac Bag | Gold Metal Mesh Evening Purse - 2012-05-04 04:19:02-04
Why cram your evening essentials into a tiny clutch when you can enjoy more space and just as much style carrying this Cleo Sac from Halston Heritage? The Cleo is styled like a shoulder bag, but finished with much more glitz. Its iridescent metal mesh surface shines like a disco ball in brilliant gold. It's a [...]
- Anna Dello Russo Designs H&M Accessories Collection | Swedish Retailer's Newest Collaborative Capsule Line - 2012-05-04 05:48:59-04
Vogue Japan editor Anna Dello Russo has joined forces with H&M for a new collaborative accessories line. The range features clutch purses, sunglasses, jewelry, and footwear which H&M creative advisor Margareta van den Bosch says celebrate "excess, fantasy, and decoration." Of course anything that bears the Anna Dello Russo was never going to be anything else! The [...]
- Harajuku Lovers Yummier Backpack | Simple Black Polyester Knapsack - 2012-05-04 06:50:30-04
Gwen Stefani tones down her usually cutesy Harajuku Lovers line for this black Yummier backpack. I'm not saying this black polyester bag is the perfect backpack. Without the usual prints to distract us we see how cheap the material looks. It's got that tacky gloss that comes with a poor quality fabric. But I appreciate the [...]
- Bottega Veneta Intrecciato Leather And Watersnake Tote | Cool And Classy Tomato Red Carryall - 2012-05-04 22:41:55-04
Bottega Veneta has done it again. Combine exquisite materials with classic design, I mean. This eye-catching intrecciato tote is exactly what the line is known for: balancing trends with tradition. There's really no escaping this gorgeous tomato red hue, and I don't mean that in a bad way. Bottega knew instinctively that bright orange would be [...]
- Chloe Madeline Leather Tote | Ultra Upscale Minimal Orange Leather Everyday Bag - 2012-05-05 01:06:25-04
Chloe used to be one of the lines that I most looked forward to. In recent seasons, I've felt a little ambivalent about their designs, as they have gotten a little less experimental and a little more trend-centric. Still, I really respect their clean approach to design, and this Madeline tote is a great example [...]
- Harveys Studly Satchel | Modern Studded Black Seatbelt Handbag - 2012-05-05 02:40:51-04
In recent years we've seen Harveys evolving from a basic accessories label to one that's a bit more fashion forward. It still plays with seatbelts, but with the Studly it's also added a dose of heavy metal. While the Studly shows a label attempting to modernize its image, it also seems a little out of step [...]
- Echo Designs Expands Handbag Offerings | New Printed Bags for Fall 2012 - 2012-05-05 03:29:58-04
Echo Designs is expanding the soft handbag collection it launched last year. The latest handbags will feature heavier fabrics, including a wool blend, appropriate for the fall 2012 season. While the line is evolving, Echo promises more of the patterns its famous for. "We're playing with the materials we know well," Echo chief executive officer Steven Roberts [...]
- Hayden-Harnett Nackie Satchel | Unusual Practical Black Lambskin Handbag - 2012-05-05 04:20:47-04
If a retro shoulder bag hooked up with a piece of carry-on luggage they might give birth to something like Hayden-Harnett's Nackie Satchel. This handbag has a very unusual look. It seems almost as if two bags have simply been sewn together. That quirkiness will never appeal to everyone, but it helps the Nackie stand out [...]
- Hermes Posts Increased Profits | Fashion Firm Cautious About Rest of 2012 - 2012-05-05 05:53:51-04
Europe's financial crisis doesn't seem to have hit Hermes International. The French brand reports its first quarter sales rose by almost 22%, buoyed by strong demand in Asia, Europe, and the Americas. Its sales rose to 21.9%, or the equivalent of 776.9 million euros, for the quarter ending March 21. That's well up on fashion forecasters' [...]
- Marc By Marc Jacobs Preppy Straw Neon PVC Trimmed Woven Shoulder Bag | So-So Summery Straw Cross-Body Bag - 2012-05-05 19:45:50-04
I'm usually such a champion of the Marc by Marc Jacobs line that it's actually making me feel a bit queasy to give them a bad review. But even the most fashionable of the designers has a bad day, and unfortunately, Mr. Jacobs must have been having one of those when he designed this poor [...]
- Michael Michael Kors School Ostrich Effect Leather Satchel | Affordable Upscale Tomboy Style Shoulder Bag - 2012-05-05 23:18:58-04
Michael Kors is one of those American designers that I often forget about. His flagship line is pretty underwhelming, as far as I'm concerned. His diffusion line, however, is kind of perfect. It's trendy, but a little subdued, and totally affordable. This School satchel is a great example of Michael Kors making affordable look awesome. This [...]
- Helena de Natalio Jamie Pouch | Small Quilted Orange Suede Convertible Cross-Body Bag - 2012-05-06 21:29:34-04
Helena de Natalio once wooed me with its lush Argentinian leathers and rich jewel colors. However it strays from its usually contemporary design aesthetic with this Jamie Pouch. Sadly, it's a lesser purse for it. Perhaps I'm unnecessarily biased against the Jamie, as it's very similar to the label's Grace shoulder bag. The metallic brocade style [...]
- Prada Reissues Vintage Purses for MET Exhibition | Retro Handbags Celebrate New York Show - 2012-05-06 22:12:37-04
Prada has brought back some of its most beloved handbag styles to celebrate its upcoming art exhibition at The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute. We might not all be able to see the Schiaparelli and Prada: Impossible Conversations display, but we can indulge in the bags of yesteryear no matter which part of the world [...]
- Hype Bauer Shoulder Bag | Modern Red Lambskin Everyday Purse - 2012-05-06 22:54:00-04
Add a pop of color to your everyday attire with this Hype Bauer Shoulder Bag. The Bauer's boxy shape is modernized with golden zippered sides and a chic turn-lock clasp. I love the way the hardware pops against the rich red lambskin. This hue is quite daring, but Hype also offers the design in more sedate [...]
- Iris Apfel Designs Extinction Handbags | New Exotic Luxury Purses - 2012-05-07 00:06:18-04
Iris Apfel might be 90 years old, but she's showing no signs of slowing down. The self-proclaimed "geriatric starlet" will launch a small handbag collection later this year. Apfel worked with president of L & Leung Design Group Lisa Nunziata on the line, dubbed Extinction. The cleverly titled collection is a nod to one of the [...]
- Hilary Radley Perched Cross-Body Bag | Black Synthetic Turn-Lock Purse - 2012-05-07 02:51:47-04
All too often Hilary Radley's bags look as cheap as their price tags. However the label gets things right with the Perched cross-body. Here Hilary Radley has rejected trend conscious elements in favor of a more timeless design. I love the way the deep stitching emphasizes the gently curved flap. The gleaming time-lock closure is both [...]
- PPR Group Announces Environmental Plan | Fashion Giant Takes Green Steps - 2012-05-07 03:23:13-04
Some of our favorite fashion labels will soon become greener. The PPR Group, the French firm behind leading fashion houses including Gucci, Yves Saint Lauren, Alexander McQueen, and Balenciaga, has announced a five-year plan to reduce its carbon footprint and impact on the planet. The multi-tiered plan addresses a range of areas which look to reduce [...]
- Hobo International Wren Wristlet | Pleated Red Leather Purse - 2012-05-07 04:53:34-04
Hobo International reminds us of the power of some perfectly placed pleats with its Wren Clutch. The artfully placed pleats emphasize the quality of Hobo International's rich red leather. The Italian top-grain skin is first rate, and made extra appealing after Hobo International's tumbled it. This technique gives it that beautiful, broken in look that usually [...]
- Puma Installs Recycling Bins | Sports Label Launches Bring Me Back Program in Germany - 2012-05-07 05:49:29-04
Puma is making it easier for customers to recycle their old handbags, footwear, and sports appeal items. The firm has just installed recycling bins in selected German stores, and it's planning to roll them out to boutiques around the globe. The Bring Me Back initiative was developed in collaboration with global recycling company I:CO. Customers simply [...]
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