Botkier's inspired my heart to skip a few beats with this Sebastian hobo.

The sumptuous origami folded finish offers a unique alternative to a traditional weave. The surface reminds me a little of large reptilian scales, or perhaps roof shingles. It's so beautiful, so I'm glad Botkier's allowed ...

Pour La Victoire shakes up the traditional hobo with this unique tiered design.

The unusual tiered finish is beautiful, but its appeal goes beyond the aesthetic. Every tier is actually an open pocket, offering us more storage space than we'd expect. Those pockets aren't ...

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 ...

Even Yves Saint Laurent seems to be questioning its design decisions with the Y Now hobo. Why now? I'm wondering why ever!

Perhaps I'm being a bit hard on Yves Saint Laurent here, but it's only because this bag had so much ...

Vitalio Vera plays it uncharacteristically safe with this Alicia hobo.

The affordable fashion house often enjoys experimenting with colors, accents, and shapes, so the more muted style of the Alicia came as a real surprise. Its gray color is very mellow, to the point of being ...

Tusk gives the traditional hobo a chic makeover with this Gramercy bag.

In many ways this is a classic hobo handbag. Its crescent shape is instantly recognizable, and its buttery soft leather slouches in all the right places. But the Gramercy is much more sophisticated than the average ...

I'm starting to wonder exactly what a hobo bag is in 2011. When this handbag style was invented it was slouchy, crescent shaped, and bohemian. This Dylan hobo has the signature slouch, but it's a very different bag to those early hobos.

There's not a hint of crescent ...

Stone Mountain encourages us to keep a smile on our face with this Be Happy hobo bag.

The design isn't quite as cheery as I'd expect of a hobo bearing this name. However the bright red color should really pop against the drab gray ...

With some snakeskin embossing and a whole lot of attitude Rafe shows us just how sophisticated a hobo can be with the Denise.

It's got that familiar crescent shape, but this really is a new breed of hobo. It's much more bad girl than bohemian hippie chick. I ...

Faith Nicole has finally added day bags to her Flaunt Fashion line. The trio of European inspired purses is the latest addition to the collection, which already features women's travel bags and accessories.

There's the Venice hobo, the hardware heavy Milan, and the drawstring style London. Each purse is ...

Kooba takes the hobo from the flower power era to the 21st century with the Billie.

The modern fashion house seems to have beaten all the boho out of the style and replaced it with cool, contemporary details. Its shape is much more structured than a classic hobo, ...

Kathy Van Zeeland delivers a hobo that's a little less flashy than her average with this Line Drive bag.

Its moniker is pretty confusing, as this hobo doesn't seem to have anything to do with baseball. It does have many of the ...

Hype serves up a hobo that's more military than boho with this Claudia hobo.

The structured design and high quality leather make the Claudia feel really tidy. I love the stud and strap details that decorate the center of the purse, but I'm less fussed on the studs ...

Helena de Natalio can ordinarily be counted on for elegant leather accessories that ooze sophistication. But there's none of that refined charm in the Claire hobo, a bag which takes things just a step too far.

It's ironic that the Claire has some of ...

I must admit, taupe has never been one of my favorite fashion colors. While this neutral has been embraced on the catwalk, it always seems a little drab to me. Perhaps Fontanelli feels the same way, as it's livened up the shade with this striped hobo bag.

At ...

Complementary colors and luxury lambskin help this Fendi Mia Degrade hobo take you from summer into spring, and right through the rest of the year.

This is one of those rare purses that remains timeless in spite of the trends. The modern pleated front moves from bone in ...

Ellington offers a modern twist on the traditional hobo with this Sarah bag.

In many ways this is your classic hobo, with its soft slouchy silhouette and relaxed vibe. However it's the modern additions, which add functionality and flair, that help the Sarah stand apart. The shape is ...

Studs have never been more sophisticated than the delicate ones covering the Parquet Stud Hobo from Dan W.

Ordinarily metal brings a healthy dose of attitude to the design, but here the accents are much more reserved. The tiny pinheads dot the criss-cross embossed ...

Chocolate delivers a floral handbag with real depth with this Beth hobo.

I really appreciate the way that Chocolate builds up this bag, working with three dimensions to create a garden that really pops. I'm not entirely happy with all the blooms though. The structured water lily like ...

Carla Mancini injects a little extra boho into the hobo style with this Olivia bag.

This hobo breaks a few rules but still celebrates the essence of the style. Its bottom heavy design makes a stable change from the regular crescent, and its more structured leather ...

The wide leather strips we saw on the Bulga Panache hobo are back again with the label's Fleur satchel.

I really liked the boho flair they brought to the hobo, but I'm not quite so sure about the finish their bring to the Fleur. These flaps gave the ...

Bottega Veneta takes a break from its usual woven handbags with this Breezy hobo.

I must admit, I'm struggling to see the hobo in this hobo. With its boxy shape, relative structure, and lack of bohemian embellishments it really doesn't look like any hobo I've ever ...

Botkier takes woven leather in an innovative new direction with this Kasper hobo handbag.

Delicate stripes of woven leather help to dress up this traditionally shaped hobo bag. The weave is open and relaxed, allowing the silvery metal underneath to shine through. We've seen metal up front and ...

Think you can't find a real leather handbag for less than $100? Bisadora shows us that low prices don't always mean cheap materials with this leather studded hobo bag.

On paper this leather studded hobo seems irresistible. It's got a classic hobo crescent shape to root it in ...

Alexander McQueen was known as a fashion rebel, but every now and then his legacy label delivers an accessory that's relatively quirk free. There may not be a space in your closet for skull-decorated minaudieres or knuckle duster clutches, but I'm sure we could all ...

It's got a funny name, but the Mun Ruffle Hobo from 7 Chi is actually one of the affordable label's most grown up purses.

The use of real leather rather than 7 Chi's favored synthetic helps to make this hobo appear more luxurious than ...

With studs on the way out, fashion designers need to be careful when using these metal accents. Too much and the bag can easily appear tired and destined to date. Kooba gets things right though with the Rae hobo.

Kooba hasn't been too heavy handed here, which is ...

It's got a very bohemian name, but this Stone Mountain Vagabond is a fairly conservative creature.

There's a preppy, academy school vibe to this Vagabond hobo. Its cobalt and sky blue accents help to punch up the black pebbled leather. These narrow stripes work with the ...

Have I been raving about Marc by Marc Jacobs. If not, sorry, because the line definitely deserves some love. This textured leather hobo is a fabulous example of how the brand combines hip urban styling and broad wearability.

The textured black leather on this bag is ...

Carla Mancini takes the hobo back to its bohemian roots with this Amelia bag.

The casual slouch and long tassel accent give the Amelia its new age feel, but it's not as rustic as many hobo bags tend to be. The cobalt blue leather is very ...

Kensie Girl is one of those youth lines that makes me long for younger days. I'm not sure my adult self could get away with carrying a purse as girly as the Barby Hobo, but I'd love to try!

The secret to Kensie Girl's appeal is ...

When I reviewed the original Hillier bag, all I wanted was for it to be slightly less expensive so that I could buy it. Well, this is one of those "be careful what you wish for" situations. I got a lower price tag, ...

Chocolate lets us hold on to spring for a little longer with this flowery Rosy hobo.

It's easy to see where this hobo gets its name from, as it's covered in replica roses. These structured blooms are paired with cute bows for an extra girly flourish. It could ...

Matt & Nat continues to set the bar for vegan leather accessories with this fashion forward Holly hobo.

Matt & Nat have cleverly brought a little edge to the usually bohemian style with small studs and metal rings around the edge of the flap. ...

Marni has been a little off and on, lately. There just doesn't seem to be much stylistic consistency. Unfortunately, this slouchy leather hobo is the perfect example of what I mean.

The brown leather material of the hobo is a little more medium boring than I'd like. It might have ...

Kooba gives us wintery sophistication all wrapped up in a bow with this Caitlin hobo.

This hobo is a real departure from the slouchy bohemian accessory it originated from. The suede body is soft but thick, giving the Caitlin more structure than the average. This might lose it ...

Roxy promises plenty, but with its Spicy hobo it delivers a bag that's lacking in heat.

Labels set themselves up for failure when they choose such ambitious names for their bags. If you promise us spice, you'd better deliver it! However this hobo is just like so many ...

Big Buddha helps you carry everything you could ever need or want on a day out with this large Sunburst hobo.

This oversized hobo gets its name from the golden metal accents which create a contemporary sunburst design at each side of the bag. These details ...

I've recently been bowled over by the sumptuous and affordable leather purses from Alla Leather Art. However while its Rondo hobo is right on trend, it's sadly left me a bit cold.

I worry that Alla Leather Art has tried too hard to please ...

Whiting & Davis puts a glam twist on an old favorite with this Mini Twisted hobo.

Hobos are typically bohemian, casual bags but not this shiny beauty. Its metal mesh body makes it much more evening appropriate. Can't you just imagine how ...

When I think of cheap and cheerful accessories, I think of Vitalio Vera. This fashion label is far from a household name, but it consistently interprets the trends and adds its own unique flair to the bargain fashion landscape. The Rossana bag is a great ...

Okay, I'm just going to come right out and say it. Miu Miu is a line of questionable taste. It's not always disappointing, but it's disappointing often enough to be noticeable. Fortunately, Miu Miu has shown remarkable restraint with this Aviator design and the results are beautiful.

Unlike ...

I've always felt that Stuart Weitzman's designs were a bit hit and miss. Sadly I think he's come down on the latter side with this Cane Buddha shoulder bag.

There's a certain appeal to the relaxed, unstructured shape of this large hobo bag. Its ...

Roxy began as a surf line, but lately it's expanded operations to create more everyday accessories. This Sweet Home hobo is another Roxy purse that begs to be taken away from the shore.

With its generous dimensions and buckled front pockets, this is a hobo that ...

Fashion is always retro obsessed, but the 80s and 90s trend seems to have lasted an especially long time, don't you think? Luckily, those were both great decades for me, and for accessories. This Robyn hobo takes cues from both eras and restyles them for modern ...

I've really been talking up the MICHAEL line, lately. It's been putting out some very cool, and very affordable, accessories this season, and I can't help but get excited. This Princeton washed leather shoulder bag, unfortunately, is not the best the line has to offer.

The ...

When not getting obsessed with patchwork and branding, Coach can actually produce some understated handbags!

The Carly is one such example, where the designers have finally produced something other than the original patchwork version. The thing is, simple works, and it is nice that the label has decided ...

Melie Bianco embraces its feminine side with this flirty Melissa hobo.

Ordinarily designers make their bags girly by covering them in sequins and bows and crafting them in sugary pink fabrics. But Melie Bianco takes a more atypical approach. This one is pink, but it's a ...

For a while it seemed as if once you'd seen one Longchamp bag, you'd seen them all. However lately I've been refreshed to see new styles and shapes from the European fashion house. This cute Snap Hobo shows another side of the iconic label.

I must admit, I've ...

Lodis gets sexy with suede with this San Marino Natasha hobo.

I've never really thought of Lodis as fashion forward, but the usually staid label seems to be shaking things up a bit with its most recent accessories. Suede is an inspired choice for ...