I've always found Elie Tahari's designs a little hit or miss. When the label aims to emulate trends, the bags are often overdone and overworked. But when Elie Tahari takes a back-to-basics approach, as with this Neve satchel, the purses ooze quality and style.

There's nothing particularly revolutionary about the Neve, but ...

Like so many of us, Elie Tahari seems enamored with turnlock closures. We saw the feature in his Tamar satchel, and now it’s available in hand-held form in the Elysha clutch.

When I reviewed the Tamar I mentioned that the closure's size and complementary finish gave it a gaudy, overdone ...

Elie Tahari takes patent leather from the dance floor to the shopping mall with the Rory Shopper.

The glossy black fabric is usually a glammed up affair, but I'm not sure it really works here. The shiny patent body doesn't look too difference at a glance from a common garbage bag. The ...

Elie Tahari offers his take on the popular turnlock satchel with the Tamar.

The richly textured pebbled leather is chic and stylish, but I can't say the same for the turnlock front pocket. It should be an elegant addition, but its size makes it look a little gaudy. The black finish ...

It's no surprise that celebrities are the best advertisements for fashion products. Of course, showcasing your items on an A-list star during awards season is easier said than done. Maybe the somewhat easier alternative is getting it on the small screen during primetime.

Elie Tahari has had its share of celebrity party sightings, ...

The unique gathered look of the Ashlee sets this Elie Tahari handbag apart from those other pleated purses.

Instead of ordinary straight pleats, the Ashlee features diagonal gathers which overlap in the center to create a truly original look. It's definitely different, but the conservatively colored chocolate leather means the purse ...

Being the CEO of a fashion label probably isn't the most desired or secure job right now, even when that label is fully established. In fact, it might be that some of the up-and-coming designers are surprisingly a little better off than the seasoned ones.

Perhaps this was what prompted Elie Tahari's CEO Susan ...

With a dash of retro styling and some luscious leather, Elie Tahari has created the sort of satchel I can imagine carrying for years to come. Meet the Zoe.

Named after Eli's daughter, the Zoe is created from luxurious patent leather. Patent can tend to appear overly glossy and a little ...

It's the buttery soft leather, the full rounded shape, and the surprising details which have me coveting this Trina handbag from Elie Tahari.

The luxurious leather is embellished with smart vertical seams near the top. This creates subtle pleats which add interest without overwhelming the design.

More than just a way to carry ...

The Elie Tahari Chiara bag offers retro chic styling without looking like something your grandma would carry.

The solid frame gives this purse a structured shape reminiscent of a doctor’s bag. It could all too easily appear masculine, but the smooth deerskin leather helps to soften the look. It’s available in classic ...

Israeli born designer Elie Tahari has unveiled his new spring/summer 2009 ad campaign. It stars the stunning Italian model, Angelina Jolie lookalike Bianca Balti.

I love the way Terry Richardson has photographed Bianca, with his favorite flash techniques illuminating her dewy skin. I'm not sure anyone could ...