The $52k Bag

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This Louis Vuitton Tribute bag is made in France and is a patchwork mess of 14 Louis Vuitton bags. Louis Vuitton has definitely made a mark on the fashion industry, and many LV bags remain classics to this day. Somehow I don't imagine it to be the case with this one, despite the hype. Only 24 were made and Beyonce Knowles is one of the lucky owners of this $52,000 purse.

Undergarments Exposed

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Many people like to keep their undergarments concealed under clothing, but others are proud to show them off. This bag celebrates the latter. These were in about seven years ago, no joke. They are stiff, have small entry zippers and only get so unique. Corsets are still in, but it will be up to you whether or not carrying this around town is an option.

A Bag Against Breast Cancer

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Handbags made from bras are popular and are generally made and sold as a way to promote the fight against breast cancer and promote awareness. These are fairly simple to construct and make a positive statement. Although you may not carry it around on a daily basis due to the size and functionality, the cause is close to all of our hearts, so you should take the chance to fight it however you can.

Skunk Fur by Fendi

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Although the skunk is not the best loved animal anywhere, we're sure PETA still doesn't appreciate this Fendi skunk fur purse. Does anyone know if skunk fur is soft though? Getting too close to one anywhere else would be a hazard. With such detail, this bag may be too much for some to handle. Decorated with the fur of a skunk, many would say this bag really stinks.

Chinese Take Out Bag

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Love Chinese take out? This is the handbag for you. The design is clever and creative, to say the least. The use of materials to craft a small purse into the likeness of a take-out box speaks for itself. Just be sure to keep things straight; you wouldn't want anyone to dump noodles into your purse, unless you don't have anything else to pack your leftovers in.

Chicken Feet

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Everyone loves a bag with form and function; classic structure mated with a creative twist make this accessory quite unique. We're sure this handbag is sure to get second looks. To protect the bottom of the bag from scuffs, it actually has feet. And not just any feet either; they are chicken feet. It looks like it's about to run away!

Toad Bag

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This strange looking bag looks like an oversized toad. What's not to love? Plenty. Wait a second, you're right; it is an oversized toad. We don't have to get into all the issues you may come across carrying this beaut, like nausea and ugly looks, but one has to wonder how much actually fits inside of the bag. If nothing else, it can function as a glorified cell phone case.

A Swinging Dead Cat Bag

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The design of this dead cat bag may not be a favorite for cat lovers, but it's definitely an attention getter. It doesn't look easy to carry, with an inflexible bar as the handle. It also seems relatively small, which wouldn't allow for many goodies, despite how inconveniently wide the purse is. How does it open? We hope it doesn't follow anatomy.

Peacekeeper Bag

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Live in a rough neighborhood? This purse has a brass knuckle handle that shows thugs you're not to be messed with. But really, most reasonably sized purses can function as a decent whacker. We think this is more of a statement of attitude than statement of actual functionality. Although, it looks like the handle is removable, so you can get down to business if need be.

Russian Doll Handbag

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This absolutely precious handbag is made from the outermost Russian nesting doll. It's unusual and completely irresistible. It would be a great little accessory for a night out on the town, and the classic colors allow for easy matching with many outfits. A wonderful plus is that it appears able to hold more than just a tube of lipstick, maybe ID, your cell, and some cash, which is something we all look for in a formal handbag.

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Alexander McQueen is just one of many fashionistas, musicians, world leaders, and other assorted stars to lend their support to the Whatever It Takes initiative. Sales of the celebrity designed accessories, like this funky striped wallet, benefit the creator's charity of choice. For Alexander that's 21st Century Leaders, an organization which distributes funds to a wide range of charities concerned with education, health care, ending poverty, and more.

Altruistic motives aside, this purse isn't as luxurious as most Alexander McQueen creations but it does have its own sense of style. The gray and black striped canvas finish has an appealing unisex look, making it appropriate for no-nonsense ladies and their lads. A playful screen-printed pilot leaves a banner streaming behind him, which proudly boasts the Alexander McQueen name. His moniker is there again in the autograph. It's obvious branding, but when it's done as playfully as this it's hard to mind.

The silky lined interior features 12 handy credit card slots, plus an extra clear slip for your driver's license or proof of age card. The zippered pocket gives you a safe space for storing loose change, while the open pocket is perfect for notes and receipts.

At just $30, this Alexander McQueen wallet is a great way for bargain hunters to support a charity, and own one of the famed designer's pieces.

More Features of This Alexander McQueen Striped Wallet

• Closes with a leather snap tab
• Measures 7.5 x 3.25 inches when folded

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If you're looking to add an animal print accessory to your wardrobe this season, look no further than snakeskin. Whether the genuine article or a more affordable embossed alternative, fashion experts say snake now trumps leopard and cheetah spots.

Andrea Linett, the creative directory of Lucky magazine, says snakeskin's popularity can be attributed to its versatile nature.

"A snakeskin boot can be rock 'n' roll if it's in a rock 'n' roll shape, or it's classic if it's in a lady shape," she explained.

Compare this to metal studs, which always add attitude, or frills which scream girly girl.

Snakeskin is "beautiful, rich and earthy," adds Abbe Held, creative director of handbag brand Kooba. She loves the interest that snakeskin's textured surface instantly creates. "It's neutral yet has so much character and personality."

It seems fashion fans agree, with retailers enjoying record sales of the sexy exotic.

"We're doing a lot of business on snakeskin, in shoes and handbags, especially," added Macy's group vice-president of ready-to-wear fashion Nicole Fischelis. "It's the fusion of things - the colors, the graphics, that you can wear it with dresses or sportswear - that makes it more interesting."

If you don't already own a snakeskin bag, perhaps it's time to add one to your wardrobe!

[Source: The Canadian Press]
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Like most giveaways from Ideeli.com, this one is definitely worth entering but won't be up for long. You'll have to act fast if you want the chance to score this fabulous prize.

The exclusive shopping site that has given lucky winners handbags from labels like Miu Miu, Lanvin, and Gucci is now handing out one very stylish Mulberry Mitzy Hobo. The Mitzy is a new favorite for the brand and even brought about a much-needed increase in sales earlier this year. The collection is considered a budget option for the label, though I have to admit that a $750 handbag isn't what I personally consider easy on the wallet.

This classic hobo is more than desirable, though, for an everyday purse that will easily take you from day to evening. With black pebbled leather, antiqued brass hardware, and a detachable strap, the Mitzy has all the makings of a classic and practical design.

You'll have to act quickly, however. This Ideeli giveaway ends later today, so be sure to sign-up and click on the entry page soon.

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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 purse, and storage space is compromised by that head shape. Think bare basics ladies. You'll be able to carry your cash and cards, but you may need to ask your boyfriend to hold the rest of your essentials!

But practicality isn't entirely abandoned, with Kathrine Baumann providing a convenient golden chain strap. There are also additional Swarovski crystals, so you can easily fix any bald spots that develop in time.

This is a very faithful tribute, but I think it'd be a little creepy to carry a severed doll's head about. And that's before I even know the bottom line. The Kathrine Baumann website says the price is on application, so I'm not expecting it to come cheaply. I think this one might be for die-hard Barbie fans only!

More Features of This Kathrine Baumann Doll Minaudiere

• Fully lined interior
• Comes with a certificate of authenticity
• Measures 5.5 x 3.63 x 4.25 inches

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It appears that the infamous "manbag" that many attribute to today's metrosexual trend is not as recent an addition to the fashion world as we might have originally thought. In fact, leather handbags for men date back even to the days of King Henry VII.

Among the many artifacts found aboard the sunken warship, the Mary Rose, a Tudor-era trendy leather manbag was discovered with a compact mirror and razor to boot. The vessel was actually raised back in 1982, and the hull has been on display ever since. The plethora of personal items also found aboard the ship, however, has not been seen by the public due to a lack of space to display them.

That is something that the Mary Rose Trust is trying to change, though, with a recent unveiling of the items, vintage manbag included, to reporters. It's hoping to raise money for a hi-tech museum project set for 2012 that will showcase all of the artifacts.

Perhaps the news that men have been carrying around practical, stylish bags for hundreds of years will encourage more lads to get on board with the manbag trend.

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I don't usually attribute the term "practical" to luxury label Mulberry. However, that's exactly where the brand seems to be heading with its most recent project.

The company, which has churned out It bags like the Mabel and the Bayswater, is changing its strategy a bit by creating a collection of laptop bags. It's a new collaboration between Mulberry and Apple Computer aimed at combining luxury and convenience for both men and women.

Mulberry's Creative Director Emma Hill commented on the partnership:

"Apple products are too beautiful to reside in drab bags! Apple and Mulberry share a legacy of craftsmanship and I'm thrilled that we were asked to be Apple's first luxury collaboration."

The nine-piece collection, which includes bags, laptops sleeves, mini iPhone cross-body bags, will hit Mulberry stores and Apple's European website on November 1. You can purchase them from Mulberry's website beginning December 1. They sound like a great gift idea for the fashion-loving techie in your life.

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Luxury handbag label Coach has filed a lawsuit against Target, alleging that the retail giant has infringed upon its intellectual copyright.

In a lawsuit lodged at the United States District Court in Manhattan last Thursday, Coach claims Target is selling handbags "confusingly similar" to its Ergo and Signature Patchwork collections.

"Target is not authorized by Coach to manufacture, distribute, advertise, offer for sale and/or sell merchandise bearing the Ergo designs or the Signature Patchwork designs," the lawsuit said.

The lawsuit includes claims of trademark infringement and unfair competition.

Target is pleading ignorance on this one, with a spokeswoman claiming "We are currently looking into this situation and working with our vendor partner.

"It always has been - and continues to be - Target's policy to respect the intellectual property rights of others."

It'll be interesting to see how this case goes. We've seen the luxury labels take down many small brands creating obvious counterfeits, but a firm with the might of Target may be another story.

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Earlier this summer, we learned about Jimmy Choo's decision to team up with the Sir Elton John AIDS Foundation for a capsule collection of flip-flops and handbags. The collaboration, which will benefit the Project PEP initiative, is still several months away from being in the hands of thoughtful shoppers ... or so we thought.

For the currently happening Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in New York City, the fashion experts at ELLE and Jimmy Choo are distributing one of these perfectly punk-rocker totes for one day only. People can head over to the famed Bryant Park this Wednesday, September 16, between the hours of 10:00 am to 5:00 pm to get one of their very own. This handbag from the Project PEP collection will only be distributed while supplies last, however, so get in line early if you're in the area.

For those of us not fortunate enough to be in NYC for the fashion week events, we'll have to wait until November to get our hands on the designs. Don't worry, though: you can head over to Jimmy Choo's website to sign up for their Project PEP waiting list to make sure you don't miss out.

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This LeSportsac Basic Backpack might live up to its name because of its simple book bag design. It has all the typical components of the style, but there are some signature details that make this backpack a step above others.

If you prefer understated colors, you're probably better off opting for a classic Jansport backpack, which is more in keeping with the "basic" tag. However, for students who like a little twist on traditional, this LeSportsac bag fits the bill.

Typical of LeSportsac's signature details, the Basic Backpack features a fun, whimsical print that is far from subtle but by no means overwhelming. The quirky pattern, appropriate called squirrely, is a mix of woodsy folk art figures on a light blue background. While some might think it a tad juvenile for their taste, I happen to find its playful design quite appealing.

The other expected LeSportsac detail is the ripstop nylon material inside and out that makes the Basic Backpack both durable for everyday use and convenient for keeping clean. Plenty of organizational pockets contribute to the bag's practicality, as does the matching zippered pouch that accompanies it. Padded straps are just an added bonus.

More Features of the Basic Backpack

• Measures 12 x 14 x 6.5 inches
• Zipper closure
• Front exterior pocket
• Nylon interior and exterior
• Matching zippered pouch

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