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- House of Harlow 1960 Val Clutch | Black Studded Snakeskin Embossed Leather Box Purse - 2012-05-07 19:07:54-04
Nicole Richie brings some edge to her House of Harlow 1960 line with the Val Clutch. The Val takes its cues from Alexander McQueen's iconic box clutches. The rhinestone encrusted leopard's head clasp is like Richie's own skull, a motif observed in many of her purses. Golden studs encircle the structured purse menacingly. Silver might have [...]
- Imoshion Rachel Tote | Furry Pink Crystal Decorated Handbag - 2012-05-08 02:33:29-04
Imoshion has fun with fashion with the Rachel tote. But do you enjoy this bold accessory as much as the label? This bag is far from sophisticated. Its furry pink finish doesn't even attempt to mimic the opulence of animal fur. In fact, it looks like Imoshion may have hunted down some of Jim Henson's Muppets [...]
- Rihanna Designs Second Emporio Armani Line | New Pop Star Fashion Collection - 2012-05-08 03:11:43-04
Rihanna is reprising her role as designer for Emporio Armani. The pop star has created a new capsule collection for Armani's diffusion label. The leaked sketches show a collection which is more covered up than the pop star's usual attire. It features relaxed shirts and shorts, skinny jeans, a denim boiler suit, and a black biker [...]
- Inge Christopher Lou Lou Clutch | Pewter Silk Flower Purse - 2012-05-08 04:49:51-04
Soft tissue silk fabric makes this Lou Lou Clutch from Inge Christopher a feminine option. Silk purses are a dime a dozen, but it's unusual to see a designer playing with this soft, drapey variety. It's the ideal choice for creating the large gathered blossom and voluminous pleated body. I also really like this gentle pewter [...]
- LVMH Buys Leather Supplier | Luxury Giant Purchases Les Tanneries Roux - 2012-05-08 05:35:51-04
LVMH, the company behind Louis Vuitton, Christian Dior, Loewe, and other esteemed fashion houses, recently bought out leading leather supplier Les Tanneries Roux. The business deal ensures the firms can continue to create sumptuous leather goods. The acquisition makes sense, as leathergoods accounts for roughly 37% of LVMH's total sales. LVMH also knows what it's getting, [...]
- ISAACMIZRAHILIVE! Pebble Leather Shoulder Bag | Budget Convertible White Purse with Scarf - 2012-05-08 06:03:38-04
Isaac Mizrahi serves up a classic purse that costs far less than the ones in his signature line with this Pebble Leather Shoulder Bag from his QVC collection, ISAACMIZRAHILIVE! With all those capital letters preceding an exclamation mark, I expected something really exciting from the collection. Instead this purse is pretty pedestrian. Not even the scarf [...]
- J. Furmani Elegance Defined Clutch | Pleated Bow Party Purse - 2012-05-09 02:22:24-04
J. Furmani blows its own trumpet with the boastfully titled Elegance Defined Clutch. But is it worthy of such a complimentary moniker? The short answer is not really. There are some lovely elements here, but as we find with so many budget purses there's little attention to detail. I really like the textured fabric overlay, which [...]
- Brian Rea for Marni | Whimsical Art Editions Totes & Fashion Collection - 2012-05-09 21:37:02-04
Brian Rea has leant his artistic skills to Marni for the fashion house's third Edition collaboration. The whimsical sketches of New York Times illustrator follow in the watercolour works of Kim Gordon and the painted plastic bags created by Claude Caillol. Marni designer Consuelo Castiglioni said he was "captured" by Rea's vision when he spotted his [...]
- J. Renee Alene Clutch | Gold Pleated Satin Purse with Jewel - 2012-05-09 23:25:15-04
J. Renee gives a classic flap purse a retro makeover with the Alene. I'm not always a fan of gold purses, but J. Renee gets the color right here. It's rich without looking brassy, something we don't often see at this price point. The soft haphazard pleats make the metallic satin seem like liquid gold. While [...]
- Lauren Merkin Designs Eve Clutch for blush.com | Lucky Shoppers Receive Free Purse - 2012-05-10 00:08:58-04
Lauren Merkin has teamed up with blush.com, the newly launched beauty e-store and sister site to online cosmetics destination DermStore. The acclaimed handbag designer has created a limited edition version of her Eve clutch to celebrate the website launch. Blush.com will select a customer at random to receive the magenta colored purse each day of its [...]
- J. Tiras Sophie Clutch | Lizard Embossed Leather Purse - 2012-05-10 01:46:22-04
J. Tiras has created an eye-catching purse that doesn't cost the earth with the Sophie. The Sophie's design is classic, with a voluminous body and structured framed top. From this traditional base J. Tiras adds the details that really impress. The lizard embossing gives the pearl-hued leather a luxurious finish. It's an unusual exotic skin to [...]
- Jack Georges Madison Avenue Business Tote | Classic Black Patent Leather Laptop Bag - 2012-05-10 02:25:22-04
Jack Georges offers a feminine alternative to a traditional briefcase with its Madison Avenue Business Tote. From the outside it looks like any classic fashion tote. Its design is tried and true, although it's glossy patent leather finish helps separate it from the pack. I think black would be the most versatile with a business wardrobe, [...]
- Thursday Friday's New Proenza Schouler Inspired Totes | PS1 Satchels on Fest Bags - 2012-05-10 03:42:24-04
Thursday Friday set its sights on Proenza Schouler for its latest designer handbag inspired tote collection. The controversial label's new Fest bags are screen-printed with the image of Proenza Schouler's iconic PS1 satchel. Thursday Friday caught the public's attention when it famously created totes bearing the image of the Hermes Birkin bag. Hermes sued, but undeterred [...]
- Jalda Salini Hobo | Soft Anaconda-Embossed Teal Leather Handbag - 2012-05-10 04:04:39-04
Serpentine scales make the Salini hobo from Jalda a very refined creature. The embossed scales are significantly larger than we typically see on snake-style bags. Jalda says the bolder finish is inspired by anacondas, and I've never been close enough to one of these jungle giants to argue! Whatever the muse, I think the larger scales [...]
- Apolis Designs Market Bag for Steven Alan | Local + Global Tote Helps Bangladesh Women's Co-Op - 2012-05-10 18:33:11-04
Social enterprise initiative Apolis has created a simple Market Bag for New York fashion boutique Steven Alan. This is Apolis' ninth Local + Global project, and part of an initiative which connects regional retailers with Apolis' global advocacy efforts. The reusable totes are handcrafted by empowered women working at an artisan co-operative in Bangladesh. Each one [...]
- Jason Wu Toni Tote | Retro Belted Tan Calfskin Purse - 2012-05-11 01:52:46-04
Jason Wu stays right on trend with this elegant top-handled Toni tote. Top-handled purses like this were trailblazers in the fifties and sixties, but they're enjoying a revival of late. Women love the elegance of the style, which looks feminine without being too fussy. The tan color that Jason Wu calls luggage isn't very enviable, but [...]
- Jeffrey Campbell Sneakout Fringe Cross-Body Bag | Small Bohemian Leather Purse - 2012-05-11 02:19:03-04
I'd begun to tire of Jeffrey Campbell's fringe decorated accessories. It seemed like the designer was trying too hard to shock with vivid colors and unusual fabrics. However he's got the formula right with the Sneakout Cross-Body Bag. The Jeffrey Campbell hallmarks are there. The long fringing brings the necessary retro flair, and the gold hue [...]
- Fendi Rereleases Baguette Bags | Capsule Collection for It Bag Anniversary - 2012-05-11 03:19:26-04
Fendi is celebrating the 15th birthday of its iconic baguette bag by reissuing six of its most popular design. Admittedly some of these styles have aged better than the others. The denim version with its embroidered flowers is looking particularly tired, but I love the pop of the citrus yellow version. And with fashion from the [...]
- Jesselli Couture La Fleur Tote | White Leather Flower Bag - 2012-05-11 04:54:51-04
With its oversized three-dimensional flower motif, it's easy to see where Jesselli Couture's La Fleur got its name! The flower accent really is La Fleur's crowning glory. It's been beautifully crafted from pieces of authentic leather, sewn together to create a head-turning bloom. But that's not all this bag has going for it. The tote's gentle [...]
- Hermes Opens Leather Forever Display | Handbag Exhibition in London - 2012-05-11 05:43:28-04
Hermes has opened the doors of its Leather Forever exhibition, a celebration of its heritage based in London. Designer Alexandra Plat has created a dazzling display paying tribute to Hermes history. A giant neon Kelly bag sculpture displays the various incarnations of Hermes' classic Kelly and Birkin bags. There's also an artisan room, which features two of [...]
- Salvatore Ferragamo Top Handle Satchel | Classic Beige Vitello Leather Purse - 2012-05-11 06:37:59-04
Salvatore Ferragamo stays fashion forward with this elegant top handle satchel. It makes sense for Salvatore Ferragamo to create a purse like this. Similar top handled satchels are enjoying a fashion renaissance, and the high end label is always on trend. The classic flap-over design and polished clasp give this satchel the right amount of retro [...]
- Jessica Jensen Catherine Carryall | Minimalist Patent Green Tote - 2012-05-12 02:22:52-04
Jessica Jensen looks to modern royalty for inspiration with its Catherine Carryall. The Catherine has the same chic minimalist style the queen-in-waiting is famous for. Its angled tote shape is classic, but the rich moss-colored patent leather makes it feel very fresh. I'm not sure the tan vegetable leather straps are the best complement for the [...]
- Intiq Releases Mochila Bag for J. Crew | Handwoven Wayuu Tribe Handbags - 2012-05-12 03:48:39-04
Intiq has brought the handwoven designs of South America's Wayuu tribe into the mainstream with its Mochila bag for J. Crew. The indigenous Wayuu women handweave every bag using traditional techniques passed down through the generations. The attention to detail is superb, with each bag taking several days to produce. And as each one is handmade, [...]
- Jessica Simpson Brenna Wallet | Colorblocked Perforated Beige & Orange Purse - 2012-05-12 04:30:02-04
Add a little color to your everyday with this poppy Brenna Wallet from Jessica Simpson. It's not a high end accessory, but there's something endearing about the Brenna's athletic looks. The perforated finish gives the Brenna a sporty feel, while the colorblocked panels make it feel very on trend. I particularly like the pop of the [...]
- Suneet Varma Collaborates with Judith Leiber | Indian Designer Joins American Clutch Queen - 2012-05-12 05:48:17-04
Indian designer Suneet Varma recently released a new opulent evening accessory line with America's clutch queen Judith Leiber. While the pair's previous ranges have somehow slipped under the radar, the creative minds have been collaborating on collections since 2009. The duo's latest crop of Swarovski covered crystal purses were inspired by Varma's travels through Russia. Think [...]
- Jil Sander Transparent Gray Shopper | Designer Opaque Shopping Bag - 2012-05-13 02:03:02-04
Jil Sander offers a high class alternative to plastic shopping bags with her Transparent Gray Shopper. To the unknowing eye this shopper looks like the bags we find at our local grocery store. It's not made from flimsy plastic though. Jil Sander instead has opted for polypropylene, a high tech material so tough it's used in [...]
- Desigual Opens New Stores | Spanish Fashion House Expands Internationally - 2012-05-13 03:42:43-04
Spanish apparel and accessories firm Desigual has world domination on its mind. The label will present its fall/winter 2012 collection at the upcoming Tax Free World Association Asia Pacific in Singapore later this month as part of its plans to increase its global retail network. Desigual currently has retail stores in international airports in Barcelona, Madrid, [...]
- Jimmy Choo Caro Glitter Clutch | Sparkly Gold Party Purse - 2012-05-13 04:41:11-04
Jimmy Choo turns up the glitz with this Caro Glitter Clutch. This purse's looks are definitely over the top. Its glittery bold body is already bold, but when paired with the padded crackled bronze tab and gleaming golden name plate the look goes a step too far. I don't expect that to turn off people that [...]
- Counterfeit Sales Down | Tough Penalties & Evolving Tastes Stamp Out Handbag Fakes - 2012-05-13 21:19:26-04
Tougher penalties for counterfeiters and increasing disposable income in major retail centers are driving sales of knock-off accessories down. Gone are the days when tourists would trip over market stalls selling imitation Louis Vuitton bags and Rolex watches. A global crackdown on the sale of counterfeit goods hasn't completely stamped out the trade, but it's driven [...]
- JJ Winters Boa Clutch | Snake Embossed Leather Purse - 2012-05-14 02:15:50-04
JJ Winters pares down its usual trend conscious aesthetic for this minimalist Boa clutch. I really appreciate JJ Winters' commitment to classic design here. Without all the fringing and studs that usually cover its accessories we can focus on the ultra-soft melon hued leather and its pretty boa snakeskin embossed finished. The traditional envelope style appears [...]
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