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, ...

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 ...

Emporio Armani shows us that a messenger style bag can look sophisticated with this Calf Leather tote.

At its heart this is the same kind of bag we all carried around college campuses in our youth. But its calf leather is much more opulent ...

I was bemused as a read a post on another handbag blog today. The writer admitted that she hadn't bought a new handbag for three months with the sort of reluctance reserved for those who commit cardinal sins. I thought about my own wardrobe and ...

Armani Exchange is celebrating its 20th anniversary with web exclusive designs like this modern leather hobo. With its electric blue body and relaxed slouch, this handbag would look perfect paired with your favorite pair of jeans.

Armani Exchange has tweaked the traditional hobo format ...

Until I looked at the price tag I couldn't believe this sophisticated hobo bag came from Giorgio Armani's affordable diffusion line. It's so stylish and of such superior quality, it seems a steal at $280!

There's so much to like here, starting with that ...

All over textures can look overwhelming, but Giorgio Armani has got the balance just right with this Pleated Handbag.

The soft Nappa leather is carefully crafted into tiny, tight pleats. It might remind me a little of the sports skirts I used to wear in high school, but I think the effect ...

Armani Exchange reinterprets the modern studded trend in an elegantly cool way with this Pyramid Stud Leather Bag.

The key here is restraint. Pyramid shaped studs tend to appear a lot bolder than their flattened round counterparts, but by restricting them to handle bases and along the top zip, Armani Exchange creates ...

Emporio Armani gives us color, and plenty of it, in its new spring/summer advertising campaign. Models Anna Selezneva and Sean O'Pry are bathed in saturated hues of red, white, and blue.

The urban landscape appears to be melting like some Dali painting, an abstract look which really evokes the sultry heat of ...

Giorgio Armani produce a basic but classic clutch with his Armani Exchange label.

Of course, when a clutch is large and over-sized it is generally better to keep the number of embellishments down to a minimum, so as not to let the bag overpower your outfit. In simple black faux leather this big ...

Armani Exhange keep things simple and elegant with this monogrammed coin purse.

Forget over embellishment and OTT features; A|X is generally just about keeping things good looking, smart and reasonably formal. If out on a limb designs are more your thing, then there are many wilder brands on the market.

For a handy coin ...

Giorgio Armani has created a clutch for all occasions with this chic python purse.

Mottled snakeskin leather manages to draw the eye without overwhelming an ensemble. It's a classic fabric, but one which still manages to make a statement. The elegant appeal is accentuated by the conservative color palette. There's this beautiful ...

We've seen Giorgio Armani create purses that are flamboyant and frou frou, but here he shows what he can do when exercising a little restraint. This strappy bag has plenty of personality in an entirely practical package.

The belted detail is the star of the show, wrapping around the purse ...

The modern good looks of this Giorgio Armani pochette make it a real statement piece. But like so many head-turning purses, it's strictly for special occasions.

I was instantly drawn to the quilted suede finish, with its striking wicker pattern. The ivory shade is a more practical choice than pristine white, and ...

This beautiful mesh bag from Giorgio Armani embraces the magical side of life.

The soft gauzy fabric is embellished with a stunning beaded and sequined dragon. The combination of intricate embroidery and dragon motif give this purse a distinctly Asian flavor, despite its European origins.

It's a thing of beauty, but not so ...

If ever there was a bag that demands attention, it's this metallic tulle purse from Giorgio Armani.

The black silk handbag is adorned with black and pink squares of fisnet tulle, which give it the appearance of some kind of gothic ballerina. It’s femininely flamboyant, and completely original.

The kiss-lock clasp is a ...

We recently got to read some of Armani's personal ramblings on the New York Times'  blog The Moment, which included a snippet about his arrival in Manhattan for the newest addition to the Armani store family.

While he wrote about the excitement of seeing a few high-profile friends and celebrities, ...

Ever been curious to get in the mind of Armani? Well, we can at least get a glimpse this week. The designer can now add 'guest blogger' to his resume as he is writing for the fashion section of the New York Times' blog The Moment.

The renowned designer writes about his ...

Giorgio Armani's handbags and ready-to-wear fashions are true works of arts. So it's only fitting that creative director Emanuele del Fabbro's spring summer 2009 collection was inspired by surrealist paintings.

She's no Weeping Woman, but Russian model Sasha Pivovarova makes a convincing surreal muse. The minimalistic makeup by ...