We all know Savanna as a cheap and cheerful label, but with this Austrian Crystal Topaz Minaudiere it shows us it's also got a glamorous side.

This minaudiere isn't too different to the ones Judith Leiber creates, although its design is much more wearable than many ...

Footwear king Brian Atwood is adding handbags to his fashionable range.

Atwood is starting small, with plans to release just four evening purses this spring. The clutches and minaudieres will be sold in limited quantities exclusively through Gilt.com. Their rarity and high class materials see them priced ...

Louis Vuitton shows it's got the stuff it takes to make minaudieres with the best of them. It's just a shame that the label still hasn't learned the art of restraint.

There's a lot to love about this minaudiere. Its jewel shape is really striking, and ...

Kathrine Baumann takes a break from her playful novelty minaudieres to create this chic money bag purse.

This minaudiere has all of the luxury of its stablemates but in my opinion it's much more wearable. Multicolored Swarovski crystals are expertly applied to create a delicate patchwork ...

I don't know about you, but my social calendar isn't full enough to justify spending a lot of money on an evening purse. So when I find an accessory like this Lace Minaudiere from Jessica McClintock, one which is affordable yet chic, I can't resist ...

Bourne delivers glitz and glamour in a convenient hand-held package with the Stephanie clutch.

Love it or loathe it; there's certainly no ignoring this purse. Its egg shape is eye-catching, particularly as it's covered in tiny glittering sequins. And if we still weren't paying attention, there's an oversized ...

Sondra Roberts has made my heart go pitter-patter with this feminine lace flower minaudiere.

This egg-shaped purse appears to be covered with lacey flowers taken from ornamental doilies. Each bloom, even the teeny tiny ones, is dotted with an opalescent bead at the center. ...

As a woman I'm predisposed to loving flowers, but I also find the real blooms a bit disappointing. One moment they're looking splendid and the next they're withering away. So perhaps a Rosebud purse from Kathrine Baumann is the perfect solution.

I'm going to forget about the price ...

Literal rather than metaphorical corners have been cut in this stylish Cut-Corner Minaudiere from Judith Leiber.

It gets its name not from shoddy craftsmanship but from its stylish angled corners. I really love the contemporary quirk they bring to what is otherwise a very traditional Judith ...

Inge Christopher shows us that a minaudiere doesn't have to be covered in crystals to attract attention with its Donatella purse.

The Donatella isn't as showy as many minaudieres, but that doesn't make it any less striking. This midnight shade is so dark that it's almost ...

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 ...

Easter may be over, but while I'm managing to eke out my chocolate supply I'm still in the holiday spirit. And what better way to hold on to that Easter joy just a little bit longer than carrying this Judith Leiber egg-shaped minaudiere?

I haven't always ...

Around a year ago Nicole Richie promised we'd see handbags added to her House of Harlow 1960 line, and she's finally making good. Her debut purse collection will hit stores this fall.

Just like the jewelry, over-sized sunglasses, apparel, and footwear ...

If bright colors and garish shades are too much for you, then you could be forgiven for assuming that you were out of luck when it came to looking for an eye-catching evening bag. In with the Tina clutch then, to prove this isn't the case.

After all, there are no ...

Inge Christopher abandons its usual classic aesthetic for something more edgy with this Elsa minaudiere.

We're used to seeing minaudieres packed with Swarovski crystals on the high end and rhinestones on the low. Either way those faceted stones make them glimmer and gleam when they catch ...

Many of us secretly covet the flashy minaudieres from Judith Leiber, but know carrying one of the expensive glittering purses is beyond our wildest dreams. Happily Menbur has come up with a more affordable alternative. Meet the Cimabue minaudiere.

This egg-shaped clutch is daring and dramatic, with concentric ...

With Oscars fever in the air I'm thinking about purses that make a dramatic statement. Sure, most fashion critics will be gazing at the gowns, but we all know the right purse can make or break an outfit. I'm not sure I'll see anyone clutching ...

This Zeta minaudiere may well be the most absurdly decorative purse I have ever written about!

You see all the glitter on the intricate floral metal work of this evening bag? That is all made out of Swarovski crystals. They coat pretty much the entirety of this neat little box ...

Today I wanted to write about a purse that was romantic and pretty, whilst avoiding writing about yet another handbag that is either heart-shaped or covered in the damn things!

And so I came across this glittery little purse from Menbur. It ticks all the boxes, but in an unusual round shape. ...

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 ...

In this high-tech world, it's amazing to realize that man landed on the moon just 30 years ago. Kathrine Baumann created this Buzz Aldrin Millenium Purse to commemorate the anniversary.

One side of the flag shaped purse proudly shows the American stars and stripes, while the ...

Few designers divide opinion on BagBunch as much as Judith Leiber. Her minaudieres are extravagant, luxurious, quirky, and often downright ridiculous. But I think she may have hit on a winner with the Chatelaine.

There's nothing subtle about this leopard printed, crystal encrusted purse, but nor ...

Dan W gives us a modern take on art deco style with this Waterfall minaudiere.

This purse really is a stunner, with its colored snake print leather panels, wooden frame, and mother of pearl corners. The combination is like nothing I've ever seen, and when you ...

There's a fun fairytale quality about this unique Crystal Pillow Minaudiere from Whiting & Davis.

The name clearly comes from that unusual shape, which looks just like the kind of pillow that Cinderella's slipper might have been carried about the town on. ...

Who says a simple evening bag needs to be boring? This subtly clever purse from La Regale manages to be smart whilst still having a good dose of personality.

As its base components, this embossed handbag is quite traditional. You have a sophisticated black leather base in a subtle snakeskin pattern. You ...

Have you ever wished that you had a handbag with a lion on it? No? Well, maybe the Lioness with Stones clutch from Timmy Woods will make your realize what you nearly missed out on!

As always, this novelty clutch is in no way serious. It is designed ...

We all need a few wardrobe essentials, and Serpui Marie hopes its Essential Minaudiere will be one of them.

I'd love to add it to my collection. Its snakeskin finish is so delicate, a welcome alternative to the bold mottled skins we so typically see. This ...

This is, hands down, one of the wackiest handbag designs that I have seen in a long while!

Dan W's bags  are usually reasonably sensible, but clearly he was having a wild day when he designed this Archway minaudiere. I'm not complaining, however, because ...

There is a certain touch of Alexander Wang styling to this over-the-top box clutch from Inge Christopher, just without a price tag into the thousands of dollars.

Of course, this edgy St Petersburg minaudiere isn't quite as a stylish as some of the Wang styles on the market. The difference, I think, ...

Inge Christopher claims to take its inspiration from the Far East for this Mumbai minaudiere. But this luxe purse with its chic styling seems like it'd be much more at home in an urban environment.

Rather than deliver a traditional beaded minaudiere, Inge Christopher takes a pared back approach. Its finish is ...

Its name suggests this clutch is ready for the discotheque, but this Mirror Minaudiere from La Regale would look just as comfortable at your next black tie do.

This is a really a stunning clutch for a comparatively small amount of money. Of course in the handbag world affordable is a relative ...

Minaudiere style clutches have recently come back into vogue. Lines like Celestina and Judith Leiber offer their own quirky and exotic takes on the small, hard-bodied bags, often at a very dear price. This Diane Von Furstenberg Lytton minaudiere brings the style to a wider audience at a more reasonable ...

It is rare that you see a minaudiere that isn't metallic, or shiny, or made out of some obscure hard substance. To see one made out of straw is even rarer.

Yet that is exactly what this Serpui Marie clutch is made of: straw. A delicate miniature weave of this glossy hot pink ...

La Regale has made a very clutchable bag with this ergonomically designed metallic clutch!

The design has been done before, but is the interesting texture that sets it apart from the crowd. That metallic surface is kind of like paint that has been applied with a roller, subtle yet kind of arty and ...

There are handbags that are functional, and then there are handbags that are art. This Rafe clutch definitely falls in the category of art and sculpture!

I hate to say it, but you can see why this purse costs a mighty $495. OK, so that is a lot of money, but this is ...

Leather rarely graces minaudieres, and when it does it tends to add sneering attitude. Inge Christopher softens the bad boy fabric with flowers to create his Mika minaudiere.

The pale metallic cherry blossoms are illuminated against the dark leather. These delicate Japanese blooms make this hard-edged case a real thing of modern ...

Individuality means everything to Californian handbag designer Linda Masquefa. No more than five Linda Masquefa minaudieres of a single design are ever produced.
"I wanted to go for exclusivity," the designer explained. "If a woman has my bag, she won't see it walking down the street."
Each Linda Masquefa bag is handcrafted ...

You can't celebrate Christmas without Santa Claus, so feast your eyes on Kathrine Baumann's own version of Old Saint Nick!

This lovable Christmas clutch is covered from head to toe in tiny Swarovski crystals. The gems are brightly colored, recreating Santa’s famous red suit, snowy white beard, and jolly smile. The golden ...

There were so many bags to lust after in the original Sex and the City movie, but the one that really caught my eye was the Judith Leiber clutch carried by Charlotte's daughter. Lily's little strawberry cupcake purse may have sold out quickly, but the designer's now released another one which ...

Last year Timmy Woods fans went around with the funky Kris Kringle purse on their seasonally themed arms. This year the time has come for Bling Santa to have his reign!

OK, this is kind of terrible, that much is undeniable. But if spreading Christmas cheer and celebrating a great sense of humor ...

Kitschy minaudieres from designers like Kathrine Baumann and Timmy Woods are certainly unique but not exactly what I picture spending hard-earned cash on for this type of ornamental jewelry-like bag. Swarovski-encrusted Barbie heads and shiny Santa faces might be quirky and whimsical but aren't necessarily my style.

The debut line of luxury minaudiere ...

Timmy Woods does occasionally produce some genius bags. Lovingly constructed out of luxury materials, they are glossy and unusual and more like art than a handbag.

When not designing these purses, however, Timmy Woods has a strange fondness for novelty bags. With bags like this little Kris Kingle Christmas purse it is apparent that ...

Kathrine Baumann has gone all out to celebrate Barbie's 50th anniversary with the release of this three-dimensional minaudiere.

Kathrine Baumann's trademark Swarovski crystals help to recreate everyone's favorite plastic doll. Golden sparkling gems make up her iconic blonde mane, while blue stones give her eyes just the right sparkle.

This is a tiny ...

It sounds like a frothy concoction, but the Bubbles minaudiere from Inge Christopher is actually a sleek and chic clutch.

The misleading moniker comes from the champagne toned lambskin finish, which is every bit as luxurious as it sounds. The slightly shimmery skin is complemented by gleaming gold-toned hardware. With its structured ...

North Carolina Panthers fans can show their support with this fun purse from Kathrine Baumann.

The helmet-shaped clutch is covered in tiny Swarovski crystals. The white, blue, and black gems cleverly recreate the Panthers insignia on each side of the helmet. The luxurious look is completed with a splash of golden hardware.

The ...

With this sterling silver minaudiere, Celestina designer Tina Maristela-Ocampa shows us what her magic touch can bring to metal.

The brand is more famous for its abalone and mother-of-pearl clutches, but this gorgeous minaudiere is no less striking. In fact, by dabbling in an unexpected medium, Celestina ensures this evening purse really ...

Move over Judith Leiber; Kathrine Baumann is muscling in on your territory! Just like Judith, Kathrine creates some eye-catching, and unforgettable crystal minaudieres.

This head-turning beauty is the King Tut, modeled after the Egyptian pharaoh Tutankhamun. In rich styling befitting this rich boy king, his likeness is rendered in gorgeous gold. ...

You may not have heard of Tina Maristela-Ocampo, yet, but her Celestina clutches are quickly becoming some of the most coveted accessories in the world. The Manila-based designer uses the natural resources of her home city as inspiration and material. The purses, called "minaudières" are small, unique, and Anna Wintour included them in ...

In 2000 Kathrine Baumann launched Project Purple Heart, an initiative which looked to raise funds for the soldiers fighting so bravely for America's freedom. Nine years later the project has been revamped to pay tribute to a new generation of armed services dedicated to fighting the same fight.

These beautiful minaudieres are ...

One of my handbag ambitions is to own a Judith Leiber minaudiere. Their prohibitive prices and practical restrictions are a big stumbling block, but once I win the lottery I'm going to buy one of those gem encrusted beauties.

I'm not sure of the wearability of the eye-catching animal clutches she favors, ...