Mulberry isn't the most cutting edge design house out there, but it maintains a consistently high level of quality and good taste. Mulberry is the kind of line that will appeal to a lot of different kind of women because of its well-crafted, classically designed staples. This Lily leather shoulder bag is ...

Lanvin's line of Amalia bags has been, in general, fantastic. But this medium python shoulder bag is by far my favorite of the bunch. It has all the elegant femininity that we've come to expect from Lanvin, but with an exotic twist.

The gray-brown python skin is simply phenomenal. I've never ...

Most of the time, Miu Miu is on the very sharp side of cutting edge fashion. But sometimes it reworks a preppy favorite in a totally unexpected way that unites conservative traditionalism and avant gardism. The horn-strap suede tote is one of those designs.

I don't remember the last time I saw a ...

Anya Hindmarch has been disappointing me, lately. It was beginning to seem like she only made canvas tote bags with cheesy prints on them. So, the simplicity and stylishness of this Rosslyn clutch was a nice, and very welcome, surprise.

The color of this clutch instantly attracted me to it. The ...

Fendi is known for creating glitzy, eye-catching handbags with oodles of embellishment. This Maxi shoulder bag deviates from their norm in a totally amazing way.

Both the color and style of this bag have a great 70s retro appeal that somehow manages not to look dated. The deep merlot color of the leather ...

Christian Louboutin's signature red-soled stilettos inspired a generation of fashionistas to go glam. His accessories line is the perfect complement, and is composed of opulent, upscale classics. This Loubis clutch is gorgeous example of Louboutin's iconic style.

The shape of the Loubis is that of a traditional, frame-topped clutch. The medium size ensures ...

Either Judith Leiber's design sensibility is totally schizophrenic, or I am. Because sometimes she makes totally absurd cartoon-y zebra bags, and sometimes she makes totally amazing, beautifully crafted bags like this Goddess clutch.

This hard-cased clutch has all the glamor of Hollywood in the 1940s. It looks like something Rita Hayworth ...

Lanvin's thoroughly French take on fashion is elegance defined. So when it brings its talents to the bridal market, the effect is absolutely magical. Not that this silk satin pochette should be reserved for brides only; it's Deco-inspired beauty will make any special occasion gown come to life.

There's nothing quite as soft ...

I've been through a lot of revolutions in my attitude towards Judith Leiber. Sometimes I think her bags are tongue-in-cheek and super fun, and sometimes I think they're tacky and overpriced. This sophisticated clutch falls partly in the former category and partly in the latter.

The design of this hard-cased evening bag is ...

It seems like another cross-body bag comes onto shelves on the hour. On the one hand, they are very practical, but on the other they disrupt the lines of your body, not to mention your outfits. Perhaps that means that fashion is headed in a more utilitarian direction. Or, it could just ...

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 ...

Jimmy Choo has really been surprising me, lately. The label's latest accessories line has a very downtown feel that I don't ordinarily associate with it. Whether it's following the whims of fashion or forging its own path really isn't important, because the effect has been stunning. This Nica carryall is everything a ...

Lanvin's elegant, timeless designs set the bar for sophisticated dressing, and it sets it high. The Mini Pop shoulder bag is exactly what the public has come to expect from the line: chic, bold, and indefinably French.

I am always a sucker for leopard print. It might have been all the Dynasty I ...

Few fabrics say summer like straw. It might not last longer than a season or two, but bags made from this affordable woven fiber are perfect for stepping out in the sun.

While many labels dabble with the material, Magid is a straw specialist. Here it's taken the traditional flap purse made ...

DKNY is one of those lines that has been around forever, drifting in and out of popularity. Right now it seems to be making a major comeback, if the quality of its accessories line is any evidence. This lovely black satin clutch is a chic alternative to more expensive versions out there.

The ...

Marc Jacobs isn't a trend-follower, he's a trend-maker. Devotees of the line are usually six months ahead of the rest of the fashion world. This Single shoulder bag really embodies a lot of what's going on in fashion right now: exotic materials, chain shoulder straps, and deep neutrals. It's the small details ...

I've always admired the sophisticated and gently quirky handbags of Donald J Pliner, so the Adela feels like a bit of a misstep for the brand.

The problem here is that there's so much going on, and none of it's very interesting. It seems the designer has wanted to hit every trend, ...

Jimmy Choo makes chic handbags for women with refined taste. Urban fashionistas like me love his trademark sophisticated style, especially when he adds that extra little kick. The Caro is a great example of Choo's ability to blend uptown and downtown styles with panache.

This little shoulder bag packs a wallop in terms ...

Lanvin makes elegant, sophisticated pieces that somehow also work with cutting edge styles. They strike a perfect balance between making the trends and honoring tradition. This Cuir Tente Sac Pochette is the perfect example.

The Cuir Tente has a modern classic look with a lot of well-thought out bells and whistles. The shape ...

Judith Leiber's quirky evening bags are the stuff that dreams are made of. Literally. They come in the shapes of gilded animals and sparkling treasures from the sea. This Clam Shell clutch is sure to draw oohs and aahs from even the most jaded handbag fanatics.

This fine crystal clutch is meticulously molded ...

Christian Louboutin's name is synonymous with sophisticated accessories. His red-soled stilettos basically brought the ultra-high heel back into fashion and created an onslaught of knockoffs that will inevitably continue well after the trend dissipates. But his beautifully-crafted, timeless designs will stand the test of time.

The Lolita shoulder bag is a great example ...

Anya Hindmarch has a lot going on for a new designer. Her aesthetic runs the gamut from uptown to downtown to something in between. The Cornelia is about as preppy and traditional as handbags come without being navy blue.

The black and white colorblocking adds interest to this otherwise traditional rectangular style, and ...

I really want to apologize for all the harsh criticism I have levied at Judith Leiber in the past. All those bedazzled animal clutches really aren't my thing, but she does what she does well. Not only that, she has also began to branch out into other clutch arenas, and the results ...

Lanvin epitomizes French chic. Its designs are both classic and cutting edge, beautifully crafted, and a little bizarre, sometimes. The Happy Snakeskin bag is the perfect example of how well all of these things can be brought together.

First of all, who doesn't love snakeskin? No one that I know of except the ...

Alexander McQueen was the enfant terrible of the fashion world, and his death left a gaping hole that won't soon be filled. Who else could bring skull-printed accessories to such a high level of desirability? Seriously, I've even seen them on Park Avenue.

This tote perfectly exemplifies McQueen's ability to create connections between ...

In the past few years, Chloé has come to dominate the market in young French fashion for a particularly hip demographic. But its fashion forward yet still classic designs appeal to women the world over. In terms of delivering on the brand's global likability, this Elsi bag is somewhat of a disappointment.

There's ...

Emilio Pucci's groovy bright prints epitomized fashion in the late 60s and early 70s. Luckily for us, the label stays true to Pucci's psychedelic point of view. This fringed shoulder bag is a spot on interpretation of hippie chic for modern gals.

This bag is so boho rocker amazing that Led Zeppelin should ...

Lanvin can make things work that seem totally contradictory. If you had tried to describe for me a bag that looks both antique and modern, that is made of brown pebbled leather but doesn't look sloppy boho, that will work for day or night, I probably would have scoffed.

But the Genereux leather ...

Lanvin is the oldest surviving couture house in Paris. Everyone thinks that it's Chanel, but Lanvin predates Chanel by ages. So, all the fashion that we think of as French that we also associate as Chanel actually has an earlier precursor. You can totally see those Parisian roots coming through in this ...

Tory Burch is a designer that I associate with Palm Beach and uppercrust socialites. There's nothing wrong with either of those things, but I'm more of a Lower East Side dive bar dweller, so the Burch style and mine don't usually intersect. But her latest handbags have been fashion forward in a ...

Pale, almost nude, pink is the it color of the season. I wouldn't say it's the new black, but it might be the new gray. It's a little rare in handbags, which makes this slouchy bag really stand out.

The large, amorphous main compartment is a little shapeless for my taste, but I ...

A little fringe goes a long way, according to my personal fashion taste, but evidently Melie Bianco thinks otherwise. I'm not sure this Multi-Color Fringe Clutch has space for any more of the detail on it.

Though the fringe might be a little overkill with this handbag, Melie Bianco isn't the first brand ...

Does Yves Saint Laurent ever go wrong? It's a good question. I don't have an answer, but I can tell you that this line has been putting out must-haves since way before we had a way to say that.

The Le Sixieme is named after a district in Paris on the Left Bank ...

Lanvin's line is the stuff that dreams are made of. Its designs are always impeccably styled timeless classics that women love enough to hand down to their daughters.

Looking at this bag, it's no wonder why. It combines a gorgeous, exotic-looking skin with a classy, feminine design. The quilted material is given even ...

Chloe's fall line has thus far disappointed me. But, perhaps it's due to my own expectations. I don't really associate Chloe with a neutral color palette or uptown styling, but that seems to be what the label's up to lately.

This opulent gold take on a classic look is very Blair Waldorf. It ...

Lanvin is on the cutting edge of fashion forward elegance. A balanced mix of time-tested quality and of-the-moment designs keeps them on the forefront.

This tote is a great example of Lanvin's sophisticated aesthetic. The tote's shape and style are both classic and luxurious, but there are a few modern twists that make ...

Ever since Alber Elbaz took over at Lanvin, the label has been getting a lot of attention. It is one of the oldest couture houses in Paris, of course, but the way he has revitalized the brand really speaks to modern women.

This feminine shoulder bag has a classic shape and a few ...

Marc Jacobs, how do I love thee? Let me count the ways: 1. completely infamous grunge show for Perry Ellis in the 90's 2. the infinitely affordable Marc by Marc line 3. the tattoo on your arm that says "shameless". In the immortal words of Rachel Zoe, "the man is an !#@ing ...

I'm really excited about the way Pucci is branching away from its trademark prints. Don't get me wrong, I think Pucci prints are bright, bold, and fabulous, but they are a little loud, so it can be hard to accessorize with them on an everyday basis.

But not this baby, it'll go with ...

Anya Hindmarch is a relative newcomer on the design front, but she has quickly developed an A-list following. Her fashion-forward contemporary classics are the kind of accessories that look fabulous long after the season passes.

This Three Pocket clutch is one of the most fabulous finds of the fall season. The combination of ...

Stella McCartney is one of those rare fashion designers who puts her morals where her mouth is. She is a militant vegan, and none of her designs use any animal products or even any PVC-based synthetics. All her designs are made from eco-friendly and totally plant-based materials. And, they're also amazing.

I'm basically ...

Truthfully, Roberto Cavalli has never been one of my favorite designers. His baroque, super embellished style is usually just a little bit too over-the-top for me. But this black suede clutch really defies what I've come to expect from Cavalli.

It is embellished, of course, but it's not overdone. In fact, I'd say ...

I love the way Marc Jacobs interprets trends, old and new, and then reinvigorates them in modern downtown designs. Bags like this perfect pony skin bag are just what I'm talking about.

There has been a major rush lately for quilted bags. All those Chanel caviar bags have been making a comeback in ...

Yves Saint Laurent is basically royalty among fashion design houses. The sleek elegance of his designs combined with impeccable materials results in accessories that really sing to modern women.

I don't want to go around saying things like "gray is the new black," but it is everywhere this fall, from nail polish to ...

Christian Louboutin, the man whose red sole spawned a cult of millions, is about to start an evening wear revolution with his fall line of totally amazing handbags. The combination of lush fabrics and innovative, yet timeless, designs adds up to a line of covetable clutches that will be the envy of ...

Christian Louboutin has a cult of followers as loyal as any in fashion, and with timeless, elegant designs like these, it's easy to see why. The whimisical bow-shaped Cadeau clutch is quirky enough to add a little extra je ne sais quoi to your ensemble without looking dated or trendy.

Firstly, the color is ...

Lanvin is one the oldest couture houses, and as such, it has been outfitting the richest and most fabulous of the elite for more than a century. Its purebred roots result in designs that will remain as chic and timeless a hundred years from now as they were a hundred years ago.

This ...

There's nothing as disappointing as when one of your favorite designers comes up with something that you think is totally unoriginal. Then you have to begin to question your own taste and wonder whether they were ever original at all.

Not that I would ever wonder those things about Marc Jacobs. I ...

Chloe's fall accessory line was a little ho-hum for me, or rather it was little hit or miss. Their spring offerings are a little more to my liking, a little more thoughtful and refined.

Point in case is the Sally calf leather shoulder bag. First of all, the muted purple hue is simultaneously ...

As a label, Louboutin usually goes for feminine and sophisticated, or sleek and elegant, but this purse is downright girly. This Mount Street bepetaled purse in high-voltage hot pink is just in time for spring and the fashion world's obsession with florals.

With just a glance you can see that this bag will ...