French fashion designer Sonia Rykiel has revealed she's been battling Parkinson's Disease for the past 15 years.

Rykiel opens up about the debilitating disorder in her new book N'Oubliez Pas Que Je Joue, which translates as Don't Forget It's a Game. The book, co-authored by Judith Perrignon, also features the ...

Canadian e-tailer Dealuxe.ca has teamed up with local sustainable leather label Roots for a colourful new handbag collection.

The line features totes, duffels, cross-body bags, and clutch purses in ultra-saturated hues including clementine, electric blue, hot pink, and sunshine yellow. The colors might scare off ...

Nancy Gonzalez continues to innovate with crocodile skins with its new Chain Event collection designed exclusively for Bergdorf Goodman stores.

Each crocodile bag in the line is accented with metal chains carefully covered in more of the same exotic skin. Covering each ...

Travel accessories label Tumi has joined forces with New York designer Dror Benshetrit for its new Dror for Tumi collection.
"In our desire to continuously innovate, we seek a partner with a shared design philosophy who also brings a fresh perspective," explained Tumi's chief ...

Brazilian accessories designer Carmen Steffens recently opened her second American outlet in Connecticut’s Danbury Fair Mall, a complement to its Beverly Hills flagship. The new store sells its popular shoes, sandals, and handbags.

Business partners Josy Piacente and Rob Gibellino are behind Carmen Steffens' growth in the ...

Most of us feel we indulge in designer handbags and shoes because we have a taste for the finer things in life and a passion for fashion. But New Zealand research suggests there may be a deeper, and more disappointing, reason for our spending behavior. ...

Bottega Veneta's new Initials Program allows its loyal customers to further personalize its famous leather purses.

The customization service gives Bottega Veneta's long-held slogan "When your own initials are enough" extra gravity. The company's creative director Thomas Maier said it also allows the fashion house ...

Even the great Hermes fashion house makes a mistake now and again. Despite its reputation for flawless design it's not immune to sewing machine mishaps and other production pitfalls. Rather than throwing out these less than perfect creations, Hermes is putting them to good use with ...

British handbag designer Anya Hindmarch has earned the title of Veuve Clicquot Businesswoman of the Year. She received the award at a glittering ceremony in Mayfair this week attended by prominent British businesspeople including Sir Stuart ...

Now fashion lovers can hire a new accessory on the go thanks to the launch of Bag Borrow or Steal's mobile site.
"Our customer feedback indicated we needed to take a closer look at streamlining the on-the-go shopping experience and we quickly ...

Rag & Bone is adding handbags to its contemporary fashion range.

The label says purses will join its Newbury boots and androgynous apparel items next season. It's acting quite coy about the details at the moment, although the leather accessories it sent down ...

Burberry has joined the ranks of Prada, Gucci, and Louis Vuitton by posting record sales of ₤1 billion over the last six months.

Industry experts say that in joining the billion dollar club, Burberry has completed one of the most impressive transformations in fashion. Once a niche ...

A new ruling by the United States International Trade Commission (ITC) may see counterfeit Louis Vuitton handbags becoming a thing of the past.

This week the ITC ruled in Louis Vuitton's favor in an unfair trade case which pitted the fashion house against a "large-scale ...

Japanese industrial designer Naoto Fukasawa has teamed up with paper firm Onao for a sustainable limited edition accessories collection. The SIWA range features eco-friendly purses crafted from an innovative new fabric dubbed naoron.

The versatile material comes from wood pulp combined with either the polymer polyolefin or ...

Los Angeles handbag addict Erin Elizabeth wants to keep your accessories looking their best with her new Bag Beautiful purse shapers and covers.

Elizabeth was inspired to create her innovative shapers after growing tired of stuffing her own designer purses with paper for storage.
"I figured ...

Carolina Herrera Baez is downsizing with the launch of her Mini Matryoshka capsule collection for her CH Carolina Herrera line.

The range of small purses is an ode to Herrera Baez's mother who often complains that her daughter wears "too big" bags. The ...

We all know that a gorgeous handbag is the way to any woman's heart. And for Katy Perry and Rihanna, it was the glue that cemented their friendship.

In a new interview with Elle magazine Katy Perry recounts her first meeting with the Barbados born pop star. Perry was taken ...

Canadian accessories designer Jessica Jensen is releasing a new collection exclusively for The Shopping Channel. The limited edition Jessica Jensen Signature range will hit The Shopping Channel's website on May 1 before it's advertised on the channel's television network on May 2.

The Jessica ...

American artist James Nares has teamed up with Coach for a colourful new tote collection.

James Nares usually hangs from a harness and splashes his paint in enormous waves across massive canvases. For this line the same technique has been interpreted in miniature, and ...

Handbag sales have grown by double digits this year, and it's contemporary labels like Proenza Schouler and Celine leading the way.

A recent study by Women's Wear Daily pointed to the enduring appeal of these labels, and other steady achievers like Yves ...

United Solar's sustainable Solar Fidelity M Azzurro bag has taken out the Product Design title in the fashion, lifestyle, and accessories division at this year's Red Dot Awards. The firm beat out some 4,500 competitors in the Product Design category for the ...

If you've contemplated a new Louis Vuitton handbag of late, the time is right to commit. Style insiders report the acclaimed fashion house will raise its prices across the board on April 16.

Admittedly this price increase isn't as hefty as many we've seen in the fashion ...

Betsey Johnson's set to expand her fashion empire with the launch of a travel goods line for suitcase manufacturer Truck & Trolley.

The travel range has a diverse selection for girly jetsetters, with upright rollers and wheeled duffels for extended vacations and weekender ...

After more than two decades in the business, Hobo International has launched its first bricks and mortar store. The leathergoods firm is keeping operations close to home with the boutique based near its headquarters in Annapolis, Maryland.

The striking store is located inside a revamped red and white ...

It seems a designing career may be next for model, socialite, and former reality television starlet Olivia Palermo. She's indicated an interest in design in past interviews, and recently filed a trademark for release several goods including handbags and travel goods, jewelry organizers and rolls, and pet apparel ...

London's Basso & Brooke is the latest fashion house to put its stamp on Cambridge Satchel Company's signature bag. The British brand follows other interpretations of the Cambridge Satchel from ASOS, Commes des Garcons, and Doc Marten.

Basso & Brooke applied digitized prints, ...

Christian Dior has released images of its new fall/winter 2012 advertising campaign starring Mila Kunis.

The advertising campaign is the actress' second for the fashion firm, following the spring/summer 2011 commercials.

It's unusual to see all the color in this campaign. While the ...

As we all embrace spring, fashion commentators are looking forward to what's ahead. That includes purses like this Fendi Crocodile Clutch which Style.com named the best bag of the season.

That's some honor, and one which has left some fashionistas scratching their heads. While the exotic ...

BUILT will release a limited edition handbag collection to celebrate this year's Tribeca Film Festival. The SoHo accessories firm was also named a Friend of the Festival, and its products called the Official Bags on the 2012 Tribeca Film Festival.
"We're thrilled to partner ...

After more than a year of speculation Christian Dior has finally named a successor to John Galliano. Raf Simons, the former creative director of Jil Sander, will step into his very big shoes.

I must admit that I feel a bit sorry for Bill Gaytten in this. He's ...

Bare Creations has given classic backpacks a modern green makeover with its range of vegan-friendly rucksacks.

The label boldly states its accessories are the "best backpacks ever," and while that may be overstating the point I can't find any evidence to disagree!

There are three styles ...

CupCase Your Bras is a brand new travel accessory designed to protect your lingerie in transit.

The company claims its innovative design "protects your bras from crimping, crushing and creasing" during travel. It'd also prevent those unwanted snags that sometimes occur when your bra hooks ...

Easter time isn't simply about showering the one you love with their weight in chocolate. Many retailers exceeded their expectations for March sales thanks to a surge in apparel and accessory purchases.

Luxury retail research firm Unity Marketing confirmed that Easter gifts are on the rise as part of a ...

We're all starting to tire of Christian's Dior's reluctance to name a successor for disgraced former creative director John Galliano, but it seems their silence is paying off on the sales front.

When Galliano was shown the door after his anti-Semitic comments I wondered what sort of ...

With Easter Sunday looming, some of our favorite fashion designers are already getting into the holiday spirit. Style makers including Mulberry, Prabal Gurung, and Peter Som have served up Easter Bunny inspired pieces for Vogue.com.

It's a little lazy, but the cotton-tailed Mulberry Bayswater bag ...

Recently launched handbag label Velvet Pepper has hit the internet. The new website www.VelvetPepper.com brings the Utah fashion firm's classic styles to busy woman around the globe.

Company co-creators Stacee Sparrow and Brittany Andrus launched their firm to offer modern misses, especially mothers, well-made accessories ...

We hardly need an excuse to indulge in new Tory Burch items, but there's extra incentive this month. The American designer has teamed up with the Michael J. Fox Foundation to help fight Parkinson's Disease.

In honor of Parkinson's Awareness month, 20% of the ...

Bottega Veneta will create a bespoke handbag for Christie's upcoming Green Auction: A Bid to Save the Earth. The exclusive purse will sell at the annual private charity event on April 11 at New York's Rockefeller Center. While this charity soiree is an invitation only party, ...

Chicago based accessories designer Brynn Capella is rewarding her loyal customers with free shipping on all pre-orders of the Lauren cross-body bag from her new Wildflower collection.

From now until April 9, shoppers can enjoy free shipping on the reinterpretation of her most beloved ...

Hermes will auction off four one-of-a-kind purses this May to benefit London's Royal Academy of Arts.

The bags are new interpretations of Hermes' Passe-Guide purses. Each one pays tribute to one of the nations of the United Kingdom.

The English bag is crafted from red box calfskin ...

Keen sailor and accessories designer Ella Vickers has joined forces with American lifestyle brand Lands' End to create an exclusive tote and duffel bag. The accessories' nautical looks shouldn't surprise anyone familiar with Vickers' work; they're made from recycled sailcloth!

The ...

Vietnamese handbag makers are confident they'll produce more than $1.5 billion worth of purses this year, which is equivalent to a record increase of 15% on last year's results.

Vietnam's Leather and Footwear Association Lefaso suggests its country's handbag producers can produce 200 million units year, so it's confident they ...

Karl Lagerfeld has apologized to Adele for making quips about her weight the best way he can. The fashion mogul sent the British soul singer some exclusive Chanel handbags as a high class kind of peace offering.

A source told British rag The Sun that Lagerfeld instructed his team ...

MCM has released two new versions of its iconic shopper bag as part of its new Shopper Project.

The program will see several simply shaped shoppers released over the coming fashion seasons. Each one will have its own personality, but they'll be united by the recognizable beribboned ...

Sustainable shopping destination EcoPlum has added eco-friendly art accessories, known as Eco Art bags, to its collection.

The comprehensive Eco Art Bags line features everyday cross-body bags and totes alongside convenient cosmetics travel cases and clutch purses. Each one is crafted from organic cotton emblazoned with an ...

Kim Kardashian's accessories website ShoeDazzle is changing the way it does business. The company cofounded by the reality starlet is canning its subscription model with the hopes more customers will buy rather than hire.

The site's 10 million members previously paid $39.95 each month to ...

Guess and Gucci have ramped up their ongoing dispute over their signature looks. The fashion houses are facing off in court after Gucci suggested Guess created, in the words of Gucci lawyer Louis Ederer, a "massive, complicated scheme to knock off Gucci's best-known and iconic designs."

Gucci particularly ...

Clutch queen Clare Vivier has teamed up with Wren head Melissa Coker to create a striking reversible tote bag.

Clare Vivier and Melissa Coker have created several capsule collections and limited edition items together over the past few years, and its seems their enthusiasm ...

New accessories brand Biaggi hopes to make a splash on the travel market with its new lightweight, foldable luggage and carry-on case line.

All styles in the collection feature four wheels that rotate a full 360 degrees for easy motion. They also have innovative hinge-lock technology which allows ...

The lush tropical wetlands of western Brazil have inspired Gucci's latest limited edition collection.

The accessories from the line, available exclusively in its new Brazilian flagship store, are decorated with the brightly colored foliage and macaws found in the country's Pantanal rainforest. The ...