Roberto Cavalli takes its signature luxury looks to the beach with this Python Printed Canvas and Straw tote.

This handbag looks opulent from a distance, but it's cleverly made to survive those harsh coastal conditions. Its natural woven straw body gives this tote a classic summer ...

Reed Krakoff has created a bag for all seasons with this Atlantique tote.

This is the kind of handbag I don't mind spending the big bucks on. While my husband would never agree, I consider it an investment in a fashionable future rather than an attempt ...

It's been some time coming, but Jill-e Designs has finally created a carry bag for iPad 2 fans. The E-GO Leather Tablet Tote is designed to carry Apple's latest device in style.
"Our stylish new E-GO Leather Tablet Tote has been created to safely ...

If you struggle to fit the items you call essentials into your everyday handbag, meet your knight in shining armor. This Knight Tote from Oryany Handbags is a whole lot of purse!

There's no getting around it; this tote is enormous. Those sizable dimensions will either ...

Nancy Gonzalez adds python to her signature crocodile skin with the aim of offering twice the luxury and twice the looks. However, sadly this tote somehow ends up being less than the sum of its parts.

I really can't fault the exotic ...

More and more often we're seeing high end labels creating more attainable canvas accessories. It's a trend that helps girls on a budget attain a piece of their favorite label, but not one that offers us real value for money. This Palazzo Canvas Tote from Moschino is ...

Months have gone by since the release of Thursday Friday's Chanel style Together Totes, and still there's no sign of a lawsuit. It seems that's made the company a bit bolder, because now it's created a new Together Tote range emblazoned with the image ...

There are fashion houses that turn our heads with modern and luxurious accessories season after season. And then there are the labels like Moonsus, who get the job done with little flair or fanfare. The Elite Laptop Tote is another low-key example of Moonsus' commitment ...

While the fashion industry has been looking forward to warm weather for a while, I've been struggling to get on board. I'm very comfortable warming myself by the fire and slumming around the house in my sweats, thanks all the same. But Magid ...

M. Andonia puts the planet first with this playful Suede Carryall Tote.

As it's made from real suede it's not animal friendly, but I'm impressed with the measures M. Andonia's taken to keep the cost to the planet down. It's crafted from domestically sourced ...

Longchamp has teamed up with Greek fashion designer Mary Kantrantzou for a colorful new capsule collection.

The line features the classic accessories Longchamp is famous for, but they're given a lift with Kantrantzou's rainbow colored digital prints. I really love the East meets West ...

Linea Pelle has created a bag for all seasons with the Mel Tote.

The Mel is really the definition of a classic tote bag. Black leather is a traditional choice, and this one with its deep natural grain is a gorgeous specimen. Such a skin needs ...

Did we need another tote from Lily Waters? Probably not, but we've got it with the Tina.

The Tina joins Lily Waters other totes: the Isla, the Jodi, and the Tara. None of them are very revolutionary. They all have the same traditional ...

When I think of Lanvin I think of big beautiful bows, bold colors, and a healthy dose of whimsy. But the European label shows it can rein in its natural flamboyance and still get results with this Gypsie Tote.

This is one of those special black handbags that ...

Coach is celebrating the Year of the Dragon with a new Zhang Lan illustrated capsule collection. Coach commissioned the Chinese artist, who is a member of the EDGE Creative Collection, to create the Asian dragons which adorn the label's ...

With the winter chill still lingering in the air, it might be hard to think about spring fashions. But the warm weather will be here before we know it, and with all the leading designers looking ahead to the spring/summer season ...

Whether you're planning on being pampered or pounding the pavement, this large Spa Tote from Jesselli Couture has you covered.

The Spa Tote's body features a bold paisley print. This white and gold version is the most classic option, but girly girls may prefer it with ...

Hilary Radley allows us to enjoy the looks of a fur bag without harming any animals with this Nomad Tote.

Despite its rich look, the Nomad is crafted from faux fur and embellished with synthetic. Both materials do a great job mimicking the more luxurious fabrics, ...

Who said pumpkins are just for Halloween?  Hermes encourages us to think of them all year round with this Pumpkin Tote.

I can't help but imagine a Jack-O-Lantern as I look at this unique tote. I'm not sure whether it was intentional, but the cutout holes appear like ...

It seems V73 learned nothing after Hermes went after Thursday Friday. Just like the other cheeky fashion house, V73 has emblazoned its latest canvas tote with the iconic image of the Hermes Birkin bag.

There was a tongue in cheek cleverness about the way ...

Fashion designer Tracy Reese has teamed up with Fashion Fights Cancer to create a colorful limited edition tote bag.

The tote features a vibrant floral print and bold yellow and black leatherette straps and accents. These details are complemented by a round nameplate in ...

Emporio Armani shows us that a messenger style bag can look sophisticated with this Calf Leather tote.

At its heart this is the same kind of bag we all carried around college campuses in our youth. But its calf leather is much more opulent ...

Giani Bernini threatens to put us all to sleep with its traditional Annabelle tote.

It's not that there's anything wrong with the Annabelle. Its pale signature print is a subtle and inoffensive way to brand the bag. Its trim and handles are made from real leather, ...

Fossil takes us back to the 70s with this boho inspired Modern Cargo Tote.

The buttery soft leather gives the Modern Cargo its casually cool silhouette. The slightly shiny skin reminds us that it isn't the best quality leather, but it's better than most materials at ...

If you're still searching for the perfect everyday accessory, it's time to stop looking. Foley & Corinna has you covered with its Benja Day Bag.

The Benja is made for girls who don't need a special occasion to enjoy a little luxury. ...

Etienne Aigner gives the classic tote a hint of luxury with the Tiffany.

The conservative label's taken a traditional box shape and made it feel a little richer with some convincing crocodile embossing. The scales really are well done, which makes me wonder why I'm less ...

You can wax lyrical about your white Christmases, but this gloomy weather is beginning to grate on me. I can't boost the temperature, but I can fantasize about being somewhere warmer when I'm looking at this Batik Leaf Bucket Tote from Echo.

This tote bag's relaxed ...

There's a new It bag in town, and unlike most status handbags it's friendly to finances. These days leading style makers are embracing tote bags that are free, or close to it.

Sadie Stein, the deputy editor of The Paris Review, loves the simple tote issued by her own magazine, ...

Comme des Garcons shows the other labels how to create band merchandise with style with The Beatles tote.

This tote features black and green apples, a subtle homage to The Beatles' own recording label, in amongst more traditional black spots. The Beatles ...

Coccinelle's shunned the traditional box shape for something more modern with this Lona Tote.

A wide belt cinches the Lona in at the center, giving it an unusual hourglass silhouette. It's a testament to the quality of the glazed leather that the skin has soft pleats around the ...

Carlos Falchi puts a modern spin on animal print with this Zebretta Tote.

This is one of those rare Carlos Falchi handbags that looks much richer than it actually is. I'd started to feel that animal print was becoming passé, but the treatment here has ...

Beirn offers two bags for the price of one with this stylish Grace tote.

This handbag is so striking, with its regal purple hue and mottled stripes. In fact, I was surprised to read it's made not from the snakeskin that Beirn typically uses, but an embossed leather. ...

This bold red Liza Tote from Bebe can provide the perfect pop of color to combat gray wintery days.

I must admit, the Liza's red color really turned my head. The glossy leatherette isn't the best quality synthetic I've seen, but that scarlet shade makes up for its ...

Be & D dresses up the classic canvas tote with this Nixie bag.

The glazed lizard finish makes the tote's yellow canvas body feel a little more luxurious. I've never seen canvas treated this way, but it's incredibly well done. I don't think it'll ...

Balenciaga's ditched its signature hardware for a much sleeker, chicer look with this Edition Ottoman Dupionne tote.

Its name is a bit of a mouthful, but its design is much less complicated. Its curved body and round cut-out handles give it a fun, retro ...

Baggu takes an uncharacteristically upmarket approach to design with this leather tote.

The label is most famous for its ripstop nylon shoppers. Those totes aren't very luxurious, but they're incredibly handy for the grocery runs or a spot of errands. So I must admit, I was surprised to ...

Elegant woven accents help to separate this Jill Tote from Badgley Mischka from the rest of the pack.

We've seen so many bags like this before, with their gleaming turn-lock closures and ladylike structured silhouettes. I like them all, but they tend to get a bit ...

Few designers name check as many big brand companies as Ashley M. While we've seen some more sedate designers from the label of late, this Coca-Cola bag sees it back to its usual tricks.

You'd probably have to be a real fan of the soft drink ...

It's probably something that a writer shouldn't admit, but I'm running low on inspiration today. I'm battling the typical Mondayitis and a head cold all at once. It's not a lot of fun, which is perhaps why I'm drawn to this cheerful Inspire Tote. I'm ...

Anuschka has made a bag for the pack rats with this expandable tote.

This tote is packed with features, but its biggest draw card is its full length side zippers. When opened up they take the already sizable tote from large to enormous. This tote also has the ...

Antik Batik's bags have always been a bit hit and miss for me. This Ninon tote strangely falls into both categories.

I can't ever recall beads looking as lovely as they do here. The golden beads pop against the bag's soft suede body, creating a striking ...

Coach might be eyeing expansion in China, but that doesn't mean it's forgotten about its other key markets. The American label has recruited London-based fashion blogger Emily Johnston of Fashion Foie Gras to help them create a bag for fellow online ...

Alaia proves that studs don't have to mean rock and roll with this chic Arabesque leather tote.

Tiny pinhead studs are delicately applied to the tote's calf leather body to create a stunning arabesque pattern. The Middle Eastern inspired design is broken up by the extended ridged handles. ...

The curly coat of the Mongolian lamb makes this Marseille tote from Pour La Victoire something special.

I must admit though that I'm torn by the use of this fur. On a purely aesthetic level, it's quirky and interesting. I love the depth and ...

There are few accessories more reliable than a classic tote bag. Big Buddha dresses up this wardrobe staple with some reptilian embossing to create the Dakota.

Exotic embossing can make a handbag look much richer when it's done right, or much cheaper when it's not. Thankfully ...

We see many unusual designer collaborations at Bag Bunch, but few are as quirky as this one. New York accessories designer Maggie Kervick has teamed up with Lifestyles condoms to create the I'm Covered accessories line.

The collection features the Dirty Little Skyn make-up bag, the ...

Christian Louboutin tends to create elegant clutch purses to pair with his red soled shoes. They're beautiful, but not very practical. So it's refreshing to see the designer offering a much larger, but no less luxurious, handbag with the Sybil.

Louboutin's use of genuine fur is ...

I spend a lot of time writing about handbags, and just about as much daydreaming about the ones I could never afford. You know the ones; those gorgeous things that could clean out your bank account in an instant. I can't imagine my ...

L.A.M.B. goes back to basics with this Malibu East-West tote bag.

Ordinarily this bag wouldn't turn my head, but after watching L.A.M.B. recycle the same shapes and prints for far too long I'm delighted to see something entirely new. In many ways it's a bog standard tote, but ...

Breast Cancer Awareness Month might be over, but fashion firm Karactermania is continuing to fight against the disease with the release of a limited edition Betty Boop bag.

The handbag is the cornerstone of the Be Solidary! Be Boop! campaign, which looks ...