Rampage gives the classic boxy-shaped satchel a modern makeover with the Caden.

At its core this is a very traditional satchel, but its tough attitude makes it much more contemporary. I'm not usually a fan of metallic hues on large handbags, but the weathered finish on the gunmetal ...

Bally has created a special Taisten man bag exclusively for Nuance-Watson stores in Hong Kong.

The Taisten bag is designed with the iconic red and white racing stripe of Bally's famous Trainspotting Light theme. Its cross-body style is perfect for busy city dwellers and jet-setters alike, ...

Marc Jacobs' playful personality is on show with this Petal to the Metal shoulder bag.

Such a saccharine purse won't appeal to everyone, but I love its sugary pink leather. The golden bird buckle ...

Mad by Design embraces its silly side with this Sunflower Cross-Body Bag.

One look at this purse and you know it's never going to become your go-to accessory. Its distinctive flower shape won't suit high brow events or business meetings, and it'll be too ...

Lulu Guinness offers up her iconic lip print with more subtlety than usual with this cute Emily purse.

You have to look closely to see the lips at all, but that's part of this cross-body bag's appeal. Rather than jarring blood red pouts Guinness has opted ...

The fashion world may be looking ahead to spring, but Lucky Brand lets us hold on to winter for a little longer with this Taluca Lake cross-body bag.

The Taluca Lake brings a cold weather feel to Lucky Brand's bohemian vision. The ...

Liz Claiborne hasn't had a lot to smile about of late. Its business has gone through so much upheaval that it's a wonder it's had any time to create fashion. So I thought I'd look at one of the label's cheeriest ...

Latico Leather celebrates studs with this Delilah cross-body bag.

If you aren't a fan of the metal accents you probably won't look twice at this purse. Hundreds of the brass nail heads cover this handbag's large boxy pockets. It could easily have been overkill, ...

For some time now I've been coveting the oh-so-cute purses from Kensie Girl. But every fashion house has a bad day, and it seems Kensie Girl had its when it created the Bow It Up cross-body.

I really ...

Jeffrey Campbell takes his typical flamboyant style down a few notches with this Hoffman bag.

The Hoffman is very unassuming when compared with his fringed Rizzler backpack and neon colored Abbate purse. Those bags made real style statements, and while they didn't speak to ...

Whether you're hitting the high streets or trawling through market stalls, Gorjana's created a great bag for busy days with the Madison.

Gorjana's buttery soft leather is extra appealing in this poppy teal shade. The color is perfect for brightening up a drab winter day and ...

Ellington's opted for functionality over flair with this Mia cross-body bag.

While it lacks the fashion forward accents that style conscious women look for, there's a certain charm to the design. I really like the look of the bright blue nylon against the tan leather accents. ...

Elie Tahari's taken a chic and simple approach to design with the Emory cross-body bag.

The basic fold-over design is one we've all seen before, but I appreciate Elie Tahari's execution here. The leather is thick and plush, so the shape has a bit more volume ...

Bodhi takes its cues from New York’s East Village with this Avenue B cross-body bag.

Just like the Alphabet City street that shares its name, this cross-body bag oozes modern attitude. It almost looks like someone's taken a switchblade to the flap, an edgy ...

B. Makowsky delivers a cross-body bag with a military twist with this Billie purse.

I like the way that B. Makowsky keeps its accents subtle. The studs that dot its flap and the gentle contrast stitching are clearly military inspired, but they're not obviously ...

Abas helps us carry the essentials in style with this Terry mini cross-body bag.

Exotic embossing is so hard to get right but Abas nails it every time. The glossy python finish on the Terry is no exception. I'm particularly fond of the subtle mottling of this Grecian ...

Marc Jacobs takes us from day to night with this gorgeous Karlie purse from his affordable Marc line.

The Karlie's fresh spring green color initially turned my head. Marc Jacobs calls it lime, but I don't think that description does it justice. It doesn't have that ...

Whiting & Davis walks on the wild side with this bold Gatopardo cross-body bag.

The Gatopardo features the label's signature metal mesh, but its animal print gives it a more modern feel. Animal prints are classic, but I'm not always a fan. ...

Big Buddha may have created its most outrageous purse yet with this Studio Cross-Body Bag.

The name calls to mind Studio 54, the New York discotheque frequented by a who's who of 80s celebrities. I doubt this bag would have looked out of place there, but ...

Lucky Brand revisits its bohemian roots with this Ojai cross-body bag.

This purse feels like it's stepped right out of the late 60s with its natural ivory toned crochet finish and relaxed tan leather accents. It's not very luxurious, but it's just the thing ...

Tusk proves that you don't need to spend a lot of money to enjoy a luxury purse with its Donington cross-body bag.

This really is a lovely creature with its plush Italian calfskin body and clean, crisp lines. The coffee color is a little safe but ...

Patricia Nash gives classic style a modern makeover with this elegant Prada cross-body bag.

In many ways this is like so many cross-body bags, with its traditional flap-over design and ladylike structure. But it's the more unusual elements that turned my head.

The burnished burgundy ...

Cole Haan proves the old adage that good things come in small packages with this Ali mini crossbody bag.

The deep blue patent leather has really turned my head. It's so dark that it's almost navy, and polished to perfection. Its heady ...

A sweet round shape and sumptuously soft leather make this Pierson purse from Pour La Victoire a real show stopper.

The leather used on this purse really is stunning. It's buttery soft and smooth and it has a lovely gentle grain. Really ...

Zara Terez channels the laidback vibe of Greenwich Village with this Bleecker Cross-Body bag.

This boho-inspired purse is a real departure for the label which is most famous for its feminine clutch bags. It shows us a new side to Zara Terez, one that's ...

If studs are on the way out, Vieta clearly didn't get the memo. It celebrates the metal accents with this Letha cross-body bag.

The Letha's studs are delicate, but there's nothing subtle about the way the label uses them. They're applied with a heavy hand along the sides ...

It's not going to win any fans at PETA, but this VBH Original envelope bag makes a big impression.

This purse is crafted from mink dyed to resemble leopard fur. I suppose that's better than hunting the real big cats, but only just. It's a beautiful ...

How do I love thee? Let me count the ways. I love your beautiful buttery leather, and your angled stitching. I love your zippered edges, and your edgy chain strap. And most of all, I love your minimalist design, which is ...

I wouldn't say that I mind Susan Farber's usual feminine styling, but if I see another of her bags covered in ruffles and frills I think I might scream. So I'm thrilled to see the designer taking a less saccharine approach with this ...

Soapbox offers a quirky new take on the cross-body bag with this Fiji Oyster Case.

There's a fun, retro feel to this bag's hard structured shell. Its curved top takes us back to the 1960s, and those vertical stripes look like they've stepped straight out of ...

Roxy shows us it's still kicking with this Still Alive cross-body bag.

This looks like a bag that puts practicality first. An array of pockets dominates the finish, leaving little room for stylish accents. I wish Roxy had used more creativity when integrating these ...

The old adage that good things come in small packages certainly holds true for Radley's D'Arblay.

I've fallen hard for this pint-sized purse. Brown usually bores me, but in suede the color gets a whole new depth. The golden hardware is a beautiful complement to the ...

For years we've heard that gray is the new black. But as I look at this lovely Zahara cross-body from Oryany, I wonder whether navy blue is more deserving of that honor!

The navy blue leather really is lovely. I can imagine it easily slotting into ...

With the fashion world embracing the seventies, Lucky Brand has dared to bring back one of its quintessential looks. But is the world ready for the return of macramé?

Clearly with the On the Fringe Cross-Body, Lucky Brand hopes so. ...

LeSportsac offers another practical purse with just a hint of sparkle with its Cleo Cross-Body Bag.

OK, perhaps the Cleo isn't really sparkling, but its colorful star print brings some real pizzazz to its basic black polyester body. Polyester is a material that rarely excites, tough ...

Bottega Veneta is blowing my mind with this Urban leather bag. It's convertible, it's beautiful, it's modern, it's retro. It's basically perfect.

Bambi never looked so good as she does on this Urban bag. I'm sorry. I know that was in bad taste. But seriously, who would ...

Gwen Stefani's L.A.M.B. label has created a bag for busy girls with the Torsten.

One look at this handbag and you know it means business. The ripstop fabric body is made to withstand punishment, and the large front pockets are ideal for stashing the items you ...

As a thirty-something I tend to look down my nose at many youth lines. They often seem too cutesy, and too desperate to meet the approval of budding young fashionistas. Standing high above the the try-hards is Kensie Girl, a fashion house that makes me ...

JJ Winters reminds us that sometimes you can have too much of a good thing with this Mini Fringe cross-body bag. I don't mind a little fringing in moderation, but this is overkill.

Thank goodness this is a mini bag. Can you imagine how much fringing ...

With a gorgeous splash of Hunter green and timeless design, Hayden-Harnett has won me over with its Barnard cross-body bag.

This equestrian styled purse is an instant classic, with its gentle curves and sophisticated brass hardware. That lush green colored leather is unexpected, but I think ...

Harveys brings some feminine flair to its famous woven seatbelts line with this Lily Rose purse.

We've seen Harveys woven seatbelt designs before, and in many ways this is more of the same. However its rosette detail gives this bag some real personality. The ...

Halston Heritage brings some polish to your wardrobe with this Carla bag.

The shiny patent leather is the real star here. Used in the wrong way this glossy skin can appear tacky, but I think Halston's diffusion label gets it just right here. Keeping things simple ...

With its lack of frills and bows this Frye cross-body has a masculine appeal. But while it may look a little tough, Frye assures us it's a big softie!

OK, perhaps Frye christened this bag for its buttery weathered leather rather than its demeanor. But either way, it's ...

When it comes to Fossil, you never really know what you're going to get. One moment it may be creating classic leather accessories, the next it could be experimenting with colored patchwork or whimsical animal accents. While I can find some of its designs a ...

Bold citrus yellow piping helps this Berit cross-body bag from Donald J Pliner really pop.

The combination of this shocking hue and pale aqua blue leather is very unexpected, but that's exactly why I like it. Who wants to be predictable? On a more ...

It's got a tough name, but this playful pink Noise of Warrior Thump cross-body from Diesel is a bit of a pussycat.

Perhaps it gets its manly moniker from its durable nylon fabric, which should withstand the harsh punishment of ...

Like her or loathe here, Betsey Johnson is never boring. And with her Get Ruff to It Wallet, she might have created her most accessible purse yet.

Betsey seems to delight in polarizing fashion fans, but she's played things just ...

Cross-body bags tend to be casual affairs, but Bally has dressed the style up with this elegant Christa purse.

I immediately fell for its easy blend of retro and contemporary influences. Its sturdy structured design is a bit of a fashion throwback, but its bright blue ...

Few people need one of Baggallini's practical purses like busy New Yorkers. So it's only fitting that the label has created this handbag to pay tribute to Big Apple natives.

Baggallini bags are never known for their style, but I think this one is ...

Like it or not, with American West, we always know what we we're going to get. The label fiercely clings to its country heritage with hand-tooled leather accessories like the Harvest Moon.

It's easy to insult a bag like this. It is ...