Fiona Kotur's joined forces with Rachel Roy and J.Crew for two fun new fall 2012 Kotur capsule collections.

The collaborative lines offer two very distinctive looks. The Rachel Roy collaboration is a bit bolder than many fans might expect of Kotur. An art ...

Kotur shows us plastic can be truly fantastic with this Levin Minaudiere.

If I didn't know better, I'd swear the Levin was created with real mother-of-pearl. Instead its stripes are crafted from resin with a pearlized finish reminiscent of the prized material. The fabric's very common, yet under ...

Kotur takes a break from its usual clutches to deliver this more upmarket Rene Mosaic Minaudiere.

Kotur's clutch purses are usually elegant, but they look positively casual next to this polished beauty. I love the way the fashion house has used pale polished squares of mother ...

There's something to be said for the classics. The market is flooded with sequin covered clutch purses, yet somehow this Espey clutch from Kotur manages to make a big impression.

Part of the secret must be the cleverly selected metallic sequins. The tiny polished discs move ...

Evening purse queen Fiona Kotur has teamed up with America's favorite retailer J. Crew for a small capsule collection of clutches.

There are just two styles to choose from, but theyre available in a range of colors and fabrics and finishes. The Union ...

I've always enjoyed Kotur's elegant clutch purses but generally its larger bags let the line down. But the fashion house has got things right with the Becker Bowler.

This seems to be the day for surprising me, because I'm also not usually a fan of colorblocking. Yet I ...

In the past we've seen feathers adding a touch of glamour to evening purses, so I was disappointed to see what Kotur had done with the plumes. Sadly this Jensen clutch seems more bird-brained than beautiful!

The idea of using ostrich feathers for a clutch purse sounds ...

In the hands of the right designer, even the most unlikely accent can become desirable. This Barnett Cicada clutch by Kotur is a case in point. Who ever would have thought the most annoying of summer insects could be given such a glamorous makeover?

This cicada ...

Kotur shows us the sophisticated side of metallics with this elegant Peel Flat clutch.

All too often a metallic finish can look too glitzy, particularly on leather or exotic skins. Kotur solves the problem though by using elegant maille. This chain-mail finish is an eye-popping alternative ...

Kotur first made its foray into larger handbags in the middle of this year. There were just a couple of these luxurious creatures to choose from, rendered in metallic haircalf and authentic python. I coveted them, but could never justify their high prices. So I'm ...

Clutches like the Jensen have made Kotur a favorite amongst Hollywood starlets. But you don't have to have the bulging bank balances of these celebs to own one of these exotic purses for yourself.

Karung is a more delicate snakeskin than the pythons and anacondas favored by so many designers. Fans ...

A typical collection of Kotur handbags includes minaudieres and evening bags in exotic prints and patterns perfect for special occasions or even red carpet events. Well, now the label is taking its style beyond dressy gatherings and into the world of daytime.

Along with the upcoming spring and summer collection soon to be ...

Kotur has quickly established a reputation as an affordable luxury label with its exotic clutches all priced under the magic $1000 mark. While there's a time and place for frugality, sometimes it's fun to forget about penny pinching. If you agree, let me introduce you to the Wallace.

This large Kotur bag ...

Kotur's Fane clutches are stunning evening purses, created in a variety of fabrics from wool to snakeskin. These luxurious fabrics are lovely, but the one that really catches my eye is this Fane Tinalak.

This striking material is hand woven by craftsman from the T'boli tribe in The Philippines. It ...

Kotur is bringing back old world glamor with this gorgeous Fino clutch.

The soft body is embroidered with fine vintage brocade in a range of color combinations. The fabric falls in elegant pleats, while the frame top design gives a sophisticated structure. A single glittering jewel clasp completes this elegant design.

The Fino ...

The new breed of handbag designers is ditching traditional leathers and furs for more unique Asian fabrics.

For her Chako accessories, Asian designer Kazumi Nakanishi has looked to the past. All her purses are made from antique kimono and obi [the sash worn around a kimono] fabrics.
“I was never into ‘It’ ...

This gorgeous clutch combines Kotur's signature styling with intricate vintage brocade. These purses mimic the embroidery woven for European ateliers in the 60s and 70s, but they're anything but old fashioned.

The floral design may be a little girly for some, but the delicate stitching and pastel tones add the sort of ...

As the financial crisis takes hold, all eyes are on designers like Kotur who somehow manage to produce exotic purses while keeping their prices down. Snakeskin purses often cost thousands, but for just $619 you can snag this gorgeous Riddick clutch.

There's no imitation python here. The Riddick is made from ...

Who says you have to pay thousands for an authentic snakeskin handbag? Kotur's Sibal has the exotic style we love, without the four-figure price tag.

The Ayers snakeskin finish is exotic without appearing as ostentatious as an anaconda or python. Swatches of the luxurious skin are stitched together to create a subtle ...

Admiring the fashions at this year's Golden Globe Awards, you'd be forgiven for forgetting the world is facing an economic crisis. With all that glitz and glamour, it didn't look like anyone was counting their pennies! But some of our favorite starlets showed you can look stunning while scaling back. You ...