Cross-body bags are no longer simply practical alternatives to fanny packs and backpacks. This particular type of handbag has transitioned into a runway chic accessory that designer labels and trendy brands like B. Makowsky are producing.

The Chicago Cross-Body is a perfect example of convenience meets style. It might not be the most ...

Inge Christopher takes the idea of mesh purses back to its medieval roots, with this wide spaced chain-link clutch.

Visually, this clutch is edgy and quite stunning. The metal is bigger and more dramatic than most mesh purses, in a stunning old-fashioned pewter metal shade. This chunky mesh is then in stark contrast ...

Betsey Johnson continues to serve up nothing but the quirkiest, most whimsical yet stylish bags around. At least, that's my take on the designer's goods. Where some brands take whimsy to a tacky place, Betsey Johnson somehow manages to make it more kitschy than gaudy.

Her Betseyville range of bags is fun and ...

Although the Bally Joletta handbag looks like a simple hobo at first glance, there are some first-rate details on it that make it worth your consideration.

The Joletta's impressive quality comes with a hefty price tag, however, as you might expect from the brand. While a $1,165 retail price will probably keep ...