50 Unusually Bold and Bizarre Bags 11-20

Posted on: Nov 16

Eco-Friendly Purse

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Some people rinse and recycle plastic bottles, but an Austrian Industrial Design had another idea. Miulein cut the bottoms off of two bottles, connected them with a zipper and made this sweet little green change purse. It's cute and you do your part to save the planet! When I think of this purse though, I remember of how easily plastic two liters are crushed.

Cops and Donuts

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This purse appears to be a part of a costume or gag (we hope). The handcuffs may not have been the best choice of handle for comfort, but cops and donuts definitely go together like pigs and mud. This bag illustrates that wonderfully by attaching a pair of handcuffs to a yummy looking strawberry glazed donut. And not to mention, the sprinkle beads are a lovely touch. No, really, who doesn't love sprinkles?
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Treesje Kingsley Mini Hobo | Slouchy Ruched Designer Handbag

Posted on: Sep 20

The design of the Treesje Kingsley hobo shares quite a few similarities with the trendy features of the Botkier Uma satchel with its slouchy ruched body and zippered detail. Actually, the two designer brands really aren't that far apart in their overall styles.

The main difference between the Uma and this Treesje handbag is the size. The Mini Kingsley hobo is shorter and somewhat smaller in width. However, for being categorized as a "mini" bag, I'm impressed by the space that it offers.

I'm guessing that it's only called mini because Treesje also has a slightly larger version of the style, which is several inches wider and just a bit taller. Frankly, there's not a whole lot of difference except that the regular Kingsley is about $70 more. If you're buying with style in mind over size, the Mini hobo is definitely the better pick.

The long double handles are convenient and comfortable for carrying the purse. Bright gold-toned hardware complements the glazed Italian leather beautifully. The Mini Kingsley is available in this pretty deep blue, which fits right in with recent fashion week trends, and cherry red. This Treesje hobo retails for $555.

More Features of the Kingsley Mini Hobo

  • Measures 14 x 8 x 6 inches
  • Double straps with 8 inch drop
  • Zip top closure

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Alexis Hudson Vail Handbag | Contemporary Black Leather Shoulder Bag

Posted on: Aug 24

With a black leather handbag, you're ready to go anywhere. Alexis Hudson gives this classic style a contemporary twist with the Vail.

The cut-out handles bring a futuristic, if not entirely practical, touch to the bag's traditional shape. Thankfully the Vail also comes with two longer straps for over-the-shoulder toting. A large pocket up front is jazzed up with a large golden turnlock closure. No mere security feature, the clasp complements the smattering of studs on those long straps. The details are modern, but you don't get the impression that they'll date any time soon.

The sophisticated exterior is backed up with a design that's made for everyday use. Alexis Hudson makes the most of the room, building a zippered pocket into one of the three multifunctional slips. There's also a dog leash clip, so you never have to worry about losing your keys in that generous space!

The $650 price tag is reasonable for a wardrobe staple like this. If the matte black variety is a little conservative for your tastes, consider it in the black and gray ombre leather.

More Features of This Alexis Hudson Black Shoulder Bag

  • Magnetic closure
  • Cotton twill lined interior
  • A platform base
  • Measures 15 x 12 x 5 inches

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Hype Ella Satchel | Brown Leather Handbag with Buckled Details

Posted on: Aug 16

I'm trying to find something extraordinary about this Hype Ella handbag, but I have to admit that there's not anything that stands out to me as unexpected or noteworthy. However, that doesn't mean it's not worth your consideration.

As far as satchels go, the Ella is fairly standard in size and shape. A few decorative details set it apart slightly in its own category, even if they're not the most original details to grace a handbag.

Probably the most distinctive style feature on this Hype satchel is the belted and buckled strips on the front and back. This combined with the relaxed leather body gives the bag an almost luggage feel to it, like a vintage travel bag that's seen many a trip.

That doesn't mean that the Ella is limited in use to carry-on or weekend tote, however. With its detachable shoulder strap, I think you'll find it to be a perfectly convenient everyday bag for work or even shopping trips. A dual interior compartment and side zippered pockets add to the practicality of this $325 satchel.

More Features of the Ella Satchel

  • Measures 15.5 x 14 x 4 inches
  • Double handles with 4.5 inch drop
  • Detachable shoulder strap
  • Zip top closures

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Rampage East-West Satchel | Green Glazed Leather Handbag

Posted on: Aug 12

Green is a great color to take you from summer to fall, and I really love the hue of this Rampage Glazed Leather Handbag.

The obvious practical advantage of this bag is how roomy it is. It manages to allow for a lot of stuff without being shapeless or too structured. The silhouette may be a little puffy or bulky for some, but for the girl who wants to carry around everything, it's a great choice.

A removable shoulder strap makes it easier to tote, and you can keep everything organized with an exterior zipper pouch and multiple interior pockets.

Metal details, buckles, straps, fobs and chains mean the bag is heavy on hardware, and like most Rampage bags it's definitely on the trendy side. It will serve you well now, but don't expect to be toting it stylishly in a couple years.

This is also a youth-oriented bag, so I wouldn't plan on taking it to too many board meetings, no matter how much it holds.

More Features of the Rampage Glazed Leather Satchel

  • Gold-tone hardware
  • Textured, glazed leather
  • Measures 8 x 16 x 6 inches, 17 inch strap drop

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Gustto Sophia Shoulder Bag | Colorful Slouchy Leather Everyday Purse

Posted on: Jul 24

Gustto may not be the name on everyone's lips just yet, but the label's gorgeous accessories have all the right ingredients to turn heads.

The first thing you'll notice on this Sophia is that bold orange leather finish. If you're concerned about the versatility of such a shade, the Sophia may not be the bag for you. The yellow version is just as boisterous. Sage green is a little calmer, but it could never be called neutral.

The combination of fresh colors, soft textured leather, and a loose, structured design gives the Sophia a relaxed spirit. It's the kind of purse which seems determined to hold onto lazy summer days, even as we hurtle towards colder weather!

Of course that casual vibe means the Sophia's not going to work for every occasion, but the practical interior ensures we can carry it any time we want to. There's plenty of room inside for anything you could hope to tote, and enough pockets to ensure the space doesn't overwhelm.

As I've seen time and again from Gustto, these handles are meant to be carried. The soft leather straps look much more inviting than any hard rolled handles or metallic chains, and are bound to be more comfortable at the end of the day!

The Sophia is well priced for such a luxurious day bag at $695.

More Features of This Gustto Shoulder Bag

  • A front zippered pocket with tassel and logo disc
  • Gold-tone hardware
  • Zipper closure
  • A zippered pocket and two welt pockets inside
  • Velour-like interior lining
  • Dual shoulder straps with a 5 inch drop
  • Measures 13 x 5 x 17 inches
  • Made in China

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Foley + Corinna Much Clutch | Striking Modern Glazed Leather Purse

Posted on: Jul 21

Foley + Corinna have given a modern twist to the traditional flap purse with the Much Clutch.

While the moniker may suggest an overworked clutch with bells and whistles galore, nothing could be further from the truth. Instead the design is simple, with the oversized angular flap creating a modern silhouette. Glazed leather completes the look, adding just a hint of glamour and gloss.

Like so many clutch purses, the Much Clutch is a slender creature. That makes it easy to tuck under your arm, but not so perfect for packrats. The long design does afford a little more storage space than most, but girls used to oversized clutches may still find it a squeeze.

A chain strap is almost a standard addition these days, but this one is a bit of a letdown. The gold tone appears a little too brassy, and it cheapens the look. Personally, I’d tuck it away for a much chicer style.

The Much Clutch comes in deep autumnal tones like this sexy ruby red, ideal for the coming season. Unlike so many clutches, it looks modern enough that you could easily pair it with a little black dress or favorite pair of jeans.

More Features of This Foley + Corinna Glazed Leather Purse

  • Magnetic snap closure
  • Double-strand chain pull at 12-inch main compartment zip
  • Lined interior with a 7-inch zipper pocket
  • A single chain strap with a 10 inch drop
  • Measures 15 x 1 x 8 inches

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Balenciaga Arena Giant Rope Duffel Bag | Large Casual Leather Handbag with Plaited Straps

Posted on: Jul 15

Balenciaga has wooed starlets like Nicole Richie and Lindsay Lohan with its contemporary handbags. Their purses are casual, yet always embody uptown chic. But the brand takes things down a notch with its Arena Giant Rope Duffel Bag.

The glazed electric blue leather is every inch as sophisticated as we'd expect from the Italian fashion house. The finish has a subtle gloss, without being quite as flashy as a patent. Honestly, when you're carrying an electric blue bag you don't need any more flash. A smattering of studs and side buckles add just enough edge, without overwhelming this simplistic design.

The large and luxurious body is what we'd expect from Balenciaga, but at the top the brand takes a left turn. A rope strap threads through silver hoops at the top of the bag. Really Balenciaga? Rope? The thick plaited strap looks far too relaxed for that lovely leather body. The rope gathers up the leather too, making it appear more like a casual drawstring purse than a high-end fashion accessory.

The problem is the Arena still has the high-end price tag. For $1295, I expect a purse with a little more sophistication than this.

More Features of This Balenciaga Duffel Bag

  • A zippered pocket on front
  • Fabric lined interior
  • An internal zip pocket
  • Measures 17 x 17.5 x 10.5 inches

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Gustto Estola Shoulder Bag | Versatile Glazed Leather Handbag

Posted on: Jun 30

Girls on the go are sure to appreciate the Estola shoulder bag by Gustto. The secret is the styling, which is contemporary and timeless all at once.

It's free from bells and whistles, so it never looks overworked no matter what the occasion. Yet that's not to suggest that there's no style. Rather than jazzing the shoulder bag up with hundreds of studs and sequins, Gustto relies on the glazed leather body. The calfskin's finish has just enough gloss to take you from day to night, so long as you're not planning on sashaying down the red carpet. It'll never work with an evening dress, but it's sophisticated enough to suit dinner and a movie.

The Estola's charms go beyond the surface, with an interior large enough to carry whatever you need to make that day-to-night transition. The large zippered pocket, cell phone pouch, and slip pocket all do their best to keep those essentials in order, and they're trimmed with leather to stack up regular use. The only letdown is the lining. No one else will know it's faux suede, but for $760 I expect genuine fabrics inside and out.

This black leather Estola is probably the most versatile option, but it's also available in beige and a delicious berry purple.

More Features of This Gustto Glazed Leather Purse

  • Branded button details
  • Zip top closure
  • Dual soft handles with an 8 inch drop
  • Measured 10 x 15.5 x 6 inches
  • Made in China

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What’s the Obsession with Dogs in Handbags?

Posted on: Jun 22

Lipstick? ... Check. Cell phone? ... Check. Chihuahua? ... ummm Check!

Did you ever think that one day we would be considering our pets a fashion accessory? Turns out that it has become normal in some circles to take your dog for a walk and the animal does no walking at all.

You don't have to be strolling the red carpet to purse your miniature K-9 anymore. Apparently it's now socially acceptable to walk just about anywhere and have glazed eyes, a long tounge and a fur covered head bobbing out of your handbag.

It may seem silly, but you are clearly making a statement when something that you are wearing happens to be a living breathing animal.

But what exactly is that statement? A bit of history can clue us in...

An Historic Pastime!

Oddly enough the practice of carrying your dog in a handbag goes back to Ancient Rome. Elite women would put their tiny Maltese's in a sleeve when walking throughout the streets. Another name for the Maltese dog in Rome was 'the Roman Ladies' Dog' and the breed became a physical symbol of loyalty.

Today the Maltese (that's the small white fluffy one pictured right for those less aquainted with dog breeds) is still a popular 'carry dog' with women. Now you can see a Maltese hung round a hot girl's waist while she goes for a power walk on the beach.

Another early 'carry-dog' was the Pekingese lapdog, bred in ancient China to fit inside the sleeves of a man's robe. So it hasn't always just been women that have an obsession with carrying around small dogs.

Through recent centuries a wider variety of 'lap dogs' became popular among royalty and the rich. Nowadays there is a diverse range of small pooches that have become fashionable 'handbag dogs'.

Today a dog in a bag still screams out loud that you have a financial status that compares to few. Who else could afford to risk destroying their handbag and all it's contents with Poodle piddle, not to mentions the high costs to buy and maintain these animals?

Who would have thought that millions of years of evolution would see certain breeds of dogs in some weird symbiotic class-status relationship with humans. The fad of carrying a bow-wow under your arm has been here for centuries and isn't going anywhere soon!

But is lugging a turd producing mutt around town really worth it? Let's weigh up the options...
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