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 ...

Don't be fooled by its hard exterior. This HardCase Shinny Clutch from J. Furmani is a feminine beauty at heart.

I love the combination of cool metal and soft fabric used here. The frame is modern, angular and artistic. It's a gorgeous contrast to ...

Baggallini's created a clutch to take us from a coffee catch-up with the girls to a dinner date with the Monaco.

Like the rest of the label's range, the Monaco is free from frills or frippery. But there's something refreshing about its minimalist design. Its styling is clean ...

Alexis Hudson injects a little Middle Eastern flair into this pretty Prism wristlet.

I can imagine stumbling across this purse in an exotic bazaar in Marrakech or Dubai. Its unusual diamond shape and long tassel accent give it a beautiful bohemian flair. Its glitzy sequined panel ...

Alexander Wang takes a step too far with this Lydia clutch.

I really like what this purse is at its core. I appreciate the way Alexander Wang has played with the traditional flap over clutch design, giving it an almost futuristic feel with its angular, clean ...

The design talents of mother-daughter team Fati Mahdavi and Sara Naghedi help make this Atlas hobo from Deux Lux both classic and contemporary.

The soft, slouchy shape is familiar to hobo lovers. It's not quite the classic crescent, but it's nice and relaxed, with plenty of ...

La Regale goes tribal for this earthy Stone & Bead Flap Clutch.

This purse is much more rustic than most of La Regale's accessory offerings. Rather than high class embellishments like soft gathered satin and sparkling Swarovski crystals, La Regale ...

Kenneth Cole delivers a fun take on patchwork with this Easy Piecey Satchel.

It looks almost as if Kenneth Cole took pieces of bronze metal sheeting and nailed them to this purse. I'm not ordinarily a fan of metallic leathers, but the color does ...

When we think of Vegas we think of wild nights and plenty of bling. And this box clutch from Inge Christopher certainly lives up to its flashy name.

The large asymmetrical Swarovski crystals decorating this classic box clutch make it a whole lot of fun. They're ...

I really like the way Max Azria affordably interprets the trends with his diffusion label BCBGeneration. I think this Sophie satchel may be one of the cleverest yet.

Quilting often makes a material feel richer, whether it's leather or a satiny fabric as we see here. However the ...

Add a bit of sparkle to your evening with this Krystle Minaudiere from Inge Christopher.

This is a really dreamy purse, with its structured pillow shape and twinkling Swarovski crystal accents. By using three differently sized gemstones, Inge Christopher has made this purse more contemporary than ...

Savanna takes the fringed purse from everyday accessory to after five wear with this beaded wristlet.

Rather than creating fringe from leather or synthetic as so many labels do, Savanna has crafted a curtain of threaded beads. It's a clever twist on the popular bohemian accent, and one ...

It seems perforated leather is everywhere these days. Most often it gives accessories a sporty, athletic feel, but under the hands of the right designer these tiny holes can make a purse seem very chic. Linea Pelle's used the finish well with the Addison Tri-Fold ...

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 ...

Kathy Van Zeeland's accessories are rarely subtle, but she offers us a bit more sparkle than usual with the Dazzle Up hobo.

This bucket shaped hobo is covered in literally thousands of tiny rhinestones. Some might say it's too flashy, but by ...

With the Evil Eye Jalda has created a clutch that's not as devilish as it sounds!

This clutch gets its name from its large elliptical metal accent. Don't you think it looks a little like an evil eye? This silvery detail is modern and a great ...

Who said boho had to be scruffy? This spectacularly complex Cleobella hobo shows that beads and tribal prints can look utterly classy.

Were this just a fabric bag, then it seems fair to assume that the Nikko wouldn't necessarily stand out from the crowd. The pattern ...

Christian Dior favors classic style over fashion fads with this wallet, fittingly called Timeless.

This is certainly a purse that plays by the rules. The French style is tried and true, and the golden signature logo is a classic way to brand the design. The color’s ...

Bulgari pulls out all the stops with this extravagant beaded pochette purse.

There's really nothing subtle about this little number, from the bronze satin base to all its decorations. And there are plenty of those: crystals, gold plated beads, and turquoise and coral paste pearls. As if that ...

Well well well, I do believe this may be the nicest tote I have ever seen from Tylie Malibu!

The two parallel bands of bronze pyramid studs are the first things that catch your eye, thanks to the way that they stretch around the center of this purse. In combination ...

The shape may not be original, but this BCBG Max Azria Disco clutch is still very pretty.

There are some designs that designers manage to get away with, even though they look like handbags that have been put together before. The thing is that a elongated mirrored clutch like ...

What is the opposite of a purse with studs? Why, one with holes, of course!

Whilst we have seen the Diana clutch before, the Ariel edition takes it into new and unfamiliar territory. Those popular pointy studs that made the first version such a ...

The simple things in life are often the best, but sometimes they're just downright boring. The jury's still out on what camp the Sleek clutch from Whiting & Davis falls into.

I admit, my first impression was to dismiss this purse as a half-hearted ...

Oh, Lanvin, you make me want to say ooh la la, or at least Oulouette. This clutch is one of my favorite bags of the season, so forgive me if I start to swoon.

I am not a fan of metallic leather. It's just so ostentatious. But everything ...

Few things get me in the mood for spring like flowers and bright, white handbags. Combine the two as Big Buddha has with the Arlene and it must be a recipe for seasonal success!

We've seen many designers play with structured flowers like this, but it's ...

Fall in love with the elegance of this Juliet clutch from Rampage.

This is a classic creature, which looks just as we'd expect an envelope clutch to look. The metal trim helps to emphasize the gently curved flap, but really this is pretty stock standard stuff. In a ...

In recent years we've seen the Whiting & Davis label transform from vintage inspired mesh lover to contemporary metal head. I've been excited by the way the fashion house has taken metal mesh into the 21st century, but with the Crystals ...

I've been feeling a little conflicted about the Jimmy Choo line lately. On the one hand, I've really been impressed with its evolution in the past few seasons. On the other, this season it has released some disappointingly unexciting bags. This Zeta clutch, however, ...

I've seen some glitzy handbags from Prezzo, but this Multi Sequin Hobo really takes the cake.

I know many of you are retching at the sight of this sugary pink purse, but bear with me. It might be a bit over the top, but I can't ...

MICHAEL by Michael Kors does exactly what a diffusion line is supposed to do. It produces fashionable interpretations of the trends and makes them available at an accessible price point. This Berkley snake effect clutch looks exotic and expensive, but is actually totally affordable.

I've always ...

Reed Krakoff's line has been the toast of the fashion world for the past few months. The highly acclaimed Coach designer struck out on his own, and struck gold, this season, by releasing his own line, which has been replete with posh, but traditional offerings. This gorgeous ...

High quality craftsmanship doesn't always translate to the high class looks, as Michael Kors sadly shows with this Veronica shoulder bag.

This is one of those purses that seems to try too hard. It's busy, with laces threaded through grommets pulling in the leather. ...

Mad Imports gets us ready for the warm weather ahead with this summery Marielle Clutch.

Few fabrics evoke the steamy heat of summer like woven raffia. This fiber is tightly woven here, so it looks classier than most of its peers. I'm not suggesting you could rock it ...

Bebe brings pattern and texture together in this cute and affordable leopard print clutch.

A beautifully glossy patent can make the difference between a bag looking cheap and a bag looking luxurious. And, even if the bag costs just $19, a sheen like this will make it ...

MyGift is known for doing unusual ruffled handbags. It takes that surreal image even further with this ruffled tote.

At first glance, this tote looks like a bag aflame. Or, perhaps, like some strange and impossible sea creature. All we can conclude is that it doesn't really look like ...

iSkin has released a sleek new computer case for carrying Apple's newest gadget, the iPad. Called the Aura, it's said that this sophisticated sleeve "starts where other folios end."

That may be a bit of marketing spin, but it's hard not to be impressed ...

Soft, slouchy and utterly divine, this is one clutch that just begs to be clutched!

Whilst many Mary Frances handbags can be too over-the-top, I think the Ocean Drive clutch manages to stay just the right side of decadent. The dramatic tribal ...

Forget fussy buckles and bows. Jessica McClintock offers clean and classic good looks with this Rectangle Clutch.

Ordered pleats add real class to this rectangular shaped satin clutch. It's given even more structure with its polished metal frame. This touch is a throwback to vintage style ...

J. Furmani gives us dazzling evening looks for less with this classic hard case clutch.

This is one of those purses that, from a distance at least, looks like a million dollars. Its hexagonal barrel shape just veers left of center, and it sparkles ...

Elliott Lucca has seamlessly blended classic elements and contemporary details in the Granada Tote.

Belts cinch in the sides of the Granada, creating a silhouette which is much more modern than the classic box shape. The large round turnlock clasp is another beautiful touch. It secures ...

There's a time and place for high fashion, but sometimes you just want to let loose with something cheap and cheerful. If you want to spice up your outfit without spending a lot of money, you could do a lot worse than this metallic foil ...

If you loved the compact Giselle clutch from Helena de Natalio, then I don't doubt you will be very glad to see an extra large version from the stylish fashion house.

This over-sized clutch does, by default, make this smart design much more day appropriate than its smaller counterpart. The ...

We've seen some beautiful and quirky clutches from Nicole Miller recently, but I'm not sure this Charlize purse lives up to the line's promise. It's quirky to be sure, but it doesn't seem quite as refined as the other clutches we've seen.

The bronze fabric covered case is ...

Add a little bit of glamour to your everyday wardrobe with this fun Deena cross-body bag from The SAK.

I'm not always the greatest fan of metallic leather, particular on daytime handbags, but this purple shade known as concord is just too ...

Unusual design at a bargain basement price can be hard to find. Have we got a contender though with this Jazzd Twiggy baguette?

The price for this metallic handbag is just $34.99, a bargain in the current market and especially for one that has a feature that stands out from ...

Halston Heritage is Halston's lower-priced diffusion line. Unfortunately for fashion lovers, it has put out precious few accessories. Its Alice clutch was an instant hit when it came out last year, and this new sparkly version takes the design to the next level.

I don't love metallic ...

Alexis Hudson understands what makes an evening bag sing. She has done it before, namely with the Champagne and Tango clutches, and now she has really raised the bar with the spangly Ciara clutch.

Whilst sequins can look overdone, this evening purse avoids the issue through using tiny and really classy ones. ...

There's certainly something regal about this elegant Elizabeth clutch from Carlo Fellini.

The soft satin body is swept up into a rhinestone flower, which adds just the right amount of bling to the purse. The white and golden petal stones are a tad ostentatious, but that only adds ...

Just when all the hard case clutches were beginning to look the same, along comes the very quirky and cool Brandy purse from Nicole Miller.

Ordinarily evening purses get their bling from gems and jewels, but not here. Its gems are actually made from material, shaped ...

Yves Saint Laurent gives its signature looks a casual makeover with this Easy Bag.

This carryall gets its name from the gentle slouch of its buttery calfskin body. The soft surface has a relaxed feel which in some ways seems at odds with its glitzy bronze ...