Classic style and an unexpected splash of color prove an irresistible combination in the Rafe Ali tote.

It may not be made of authentic crocodile, but it is crafted from genuine leather. Of course, for $775 retail you'd expect nothing less. While it's not exactly inexpensive, it is a quality alternative to ...

Kiwi luggage brand Rodd & Gunn has created a $55, 000 crocodile leather suitcase set. At that price, the two-piece set is the most expensive pair of travel bags ever made in New Zealand.

It took 150 hours to design and handcraft the handbags, so it's not surprising that there ...

This is the second in a series of articles introducing you to the vintage styles of different eras, and showing you some of the best vintage inspired handbags on the market. This week we discuss the elegant 1930s, the birthplace of not only the bias cut dress and sexy halterneck, ...

With this sterling silver minaudiere, Celestina designer Tina Maristela-Ocampa shows us what her magic touch can bring to metal.

The brand is more famous for its abalone and mother-of-pearl clutches, but this gorgeous minaudiere is no less striking. In fact, by dabbling in an unexpected medium, Celestina ensures this evening purse really ...

Miniature bowlers are a strange breed. Featuring the classic bowling bag shape and traditional design, these little versions offer a lightweight day-to-day alternative. This patent bowler example from design legend Oscar De La Renta is a prime example of a mini bag that should be big!

The oversized snakeskin/crocodile pattern brings an air of ...

Alexis Hudson introduces a whole lot of bling into the Christmas party season with this sexy metallic champagne clutch.

Available in bronze or gunmetal, this is a metallic clutch with two personalities. In bronze it is a crocodile print beauty with rustic charm. In gunmetal, the polished silver leather creates a more modern feeling. ...

Aldo is known for its fashion friendly designs at rock bottom prices, and this spacious forest green bowler is no exception. At a jaw-dropping $19.98, this really is surprisingly good looking and highly desirable.

A number of features draw your eye to this stylish sporty hold-all. The deep green color, for starters, followed ...

Berge Designs has possibly created the weirdest purse in the world with this good looking seventies style clutch.

What makes it so odd? Well, beneath the elegant yet traditional good looks, or the kitsch gold chain and deep brown crocodile leather, lies a mysterious truth. That truth? This elegant wrapped clutch unrolls to ...

Sometimes I think you're either a Guess girl or you're not. High-end snobs turn up their nose at the brand's love of PVC and embossed exotics, while plain Janes shudder at the bold colors and the rhinestones. While they never suit everybody, Guess is the arm candy of choice for many ...

Many of us can't afford a real crocodile leather handbag since exotics are going for quite a high price these days. Hermes might be farming their own crocs now to cut down on their in-house costs, but that doesn't mean that the retail prices we see will go down one bit.

That's why tons ...

I do love a good wallet. It is no good to have a beautiful handbag, and pull out of it a tattered, tired looking specimen holding your cash. It completely spoils the effect! To prevent moments like this happening, I suggest a top-end ladies wallet like this functional gray one from designer ...

Proenza Schouler's much anticipated handbag line has taken a somewhat spartan approach to design. I don't just mean the design itself, which is, indeed, done with a light touch and an eye towards value. But, I also mean that they have smartly decided to stick with only a few basic shapes and ...

Holy Bottega Veneta! That's what I thought when I saw this handbag. Bottega has always played with the big dogs (and by dogs, I mean designers), but this bag puts the line into super luxe territory usually reserved only for the oldest and most respected houses.

Not that Bottega Veneta isn't respected, it ...

Famed shoe designers Casadei has proved once again that it knows more than just kitten heels and Mary Jane's. This small hard framed handbag is a great work of Italian craftsmanship, and definitely a bag that they should be proud of.

This little leather clutch is a true homage to all things seventies, ...

Nancy Gonzalez accessories are either traditional classics or quirky creations. This barrel clutch definitely falls into the latter category, with its surprising blend of crocodile and raffia.

Tightly woven cream raffia complements a brown crocodile lattice overlay. These aren't fabrics we tend to see together; raffia is a casual summer fabric ...

Nancy Gonzalez is back to doing what she does best here: creating glorious handbags using exotic crocodile skin. We've looked at her handbags before, but if you're after something snappier for after five this flap clutch could be just the thing.

The first thing you'll notice is the unusual coloring. The ...

Sometimes bad bags happen to good designers. That's the only explanation I can come up with for this crocodile and fur monstrosity from Nancy Gonzalez. It's hard to believe it came from the same mind as the one which brought us this timeless tote!

The problem is that there's just so ...

This colorful tote is a lot louder than many of Nancy Gonzalez's creations, and that might be just what makes it so appealing.

There's a place for cool and conservative, but every now and then I'd love to carry a shopper like this and really let loose. It's made of strips of ...

Nancy Gonzalez is famous for creating classically cool accessories from the most luxurious exotic skin. This tote bag may be basic black, but the genuine crocodile skin ensures it's anything but boring.

This luscious scaled skin needs little to spice it up, so Nancy keeps the embellishments to a minimum. Some chic ...

Muska Milano has recreated the look of prized crocodile leather with this beautiful satchel.

The embossed pattern mimics each reptilian scale so convincingly that no one needs to know you're not carrying an authentic exotic handbag. This racy red purse is just one of many colors available. The palette tends to be ...

If you want to make a statement on a special evening out you never need to look any further than Judith Leiber. Her purses may be pricier than most of us can afford, but these accessories are true works of art.

We've all seen our share of crocodile clutches, but ...

JJ Winters brings us another bag that is beloved by celebrities, but also affordably priced for us regular types. The blue hue is a bright as the sunny California sky on Rodeo Drive, where it has been seen on the likes of Beverly Hills celebutantes like Tori Spelling.

The large size makes it ...

Alexander McQueen took his inspiration for this bag from legendary screen siren, Kim Novak, famous for her smoldering role in Alfred Hitchcock's Vertigo. Today, you will find this charmer on the arm of contemporary legends like Victoria Beckham. The Novak's combination of contemporary design and couture craftsmanship have made it an instant ...

Get a little Big Apple style with this sassy croco print Pierre purse from Maxx New York.

The exterior has all the appeal of genuine crocodile skin without the four-figure print tag. In fact, this patent croc print purse retails for just $168. Choose from sexy basic black, daring cranberry red, or ...

Debra Messing's feisty and fashionable character on the show The Starter Wife has inspired several designers to create something special for their collections. One of the designers inspired by the character Molly Kagan is handbag artist Lauren Merkin, crafter of adorable clutches.

The Molly clutch is something to behold with its stylish ...

Over the Halloween holiday, I had the unfortunate task of dissing a Bottega Veneta handbag. As much as it pained me to criticize such an established purveyor of refined leather bags, it still needed to be done.

Why? Because it's important to point out when designers go wrong. It's easy ...

This Nine West handbag features a slick croc-embossed exterior, a versatile medium size, and it's available in a range of rich fashion-ready colors. I'd say that makes The Great Find tote bag live up to its name!

The crocodile craze has picked up where python prints left off, but this Nine ...

Going from the office to a party with no time to switch purses? This clever little Nine West handbag will do the trick.

Folded in half, it's a classy evening clutch for dinner parties. Unfolded, it becomes a daytime bag with a cutout handle for carrying … suitable for the office or Sunday ...

Luxury European designer Gucci has launched its Heritage range to celebrate its newly renovated Rome store. The one-of-a-kind collection pays tribute to the iconic Italian fashion house's rich history.

Everything old is new again in this limited edition line. Gucci's creative director Frida Giannini has resurrected several classic handbag models and a 1950s ...

The stunning color combinations and lush textures of this Valentino pochette purse set it apart from the pack.

Swatches of burgundy and hunter green suede are sewn together for a dazzling patchwork effect. These rich colors are accented by chocolate crocodile leather trim and belt details. I love the way the soft suede contrasts with ...

This adorable mini bag from Dooney & Bourke makes a big style statement.

Croc prints can look a little garish, but the apricot shades and large scales tone this one right down. It's sophisticated and feminine rather than glitzy. The belted tassel around the top of the bag is an adorable touch, and I also ...

Animal print fans will flip over this adorable barrel bag from Maxx New York.

It's made from swatches of faux fur and animal skins replicating all the hottest fashion looks. Plain brown, black, and charcoal gray faux furs sit alongside bold crocodile, python, and leopard print patches. They look just like ...

Crocodile leather is one of the world's most luxurious fabrics, with its sexy scales and smooth finish. This stunning Dolce & Gabbana purse delivers all the opulence of this superior leather in a fun and feminine package.

Forget boring green: this crocodile leather has been rendered in bright pink to make it super ...

You've seen them on the arms of the world's hottest celebrities, but there's no way most of us could ever afford those luxurious Hermes, Louis Vuitton, Chanel or other designer label bags! Of course, that doesn't stop your heart pulsing with pure purse envy when you see the rich & famous wearing that authentic designer bag that you desperately want to add to your collection!

But you don't have to have Beyonce's budget or Paris Hilton's rich daddy to accessorize like an A-list celebrity. Here we've listed some of the world's most expensive authentic designer label handbags along with their inspired cheaper cousins. It feels like a mega sale with 99.45% off the designer label price. These money gushing celebs could have saved themselves a total of $372,924!
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Balenciaga's crocodile leather Weekender is the BMW of bags. But at $22,500, few of us can ever afford to carry such luxury. It's enough to make a bag buff cry!

Luckily Luxury Navi has come to the rescue, delivering a convincing replica without the hefty price tag. It's so similar to the genuine ...

Hermes Birkin bags are true status symbols with their classic shapes and luxury leathers. One limited edition crocodile leather Birkin encrusted with diamonds sold for $120,000! But you don't have to go bankrupt to enjoy the Birkin look, thanks to this beautiful Hermes replica handbag.

All the trademark Birkin features are there, but it costs ...

Chloe's Paddington bag is one of the hottest pieces of arm candy around. This slouchy satchel has been worn proudly by bohemian style icons Kate Moss and Sienna Miller.

It's made from superior Italian leather, which is buttery soft but stronger than The Rock. Girls on the go will love the scratch resistant surface which ...

Chloe Paddington satchels are some of the hottest bags around, and the crocodile leather variety is the cream of the crop. But with an asking price of $12,880, few fashion lovers outside Hollywood ever get to experience such luxury.

If you can't afford the look, why not fake it? This impressive replica has all the ...

Chanel's Biarritz line was inspired by the world famous holiday resort, and it embodies all the luxury of this exclusive French location. Fashion lovers all over the net are going gaga for these Parisian masterpieces.

Biarritz totes are available in a range of durable canvases and high quality leathers embellished with Chanel’s trademark quilted embroidery. ...

Leave the nine-to-five far behind with this ultra modern Balenciaga Weekender handbag. Its fans include fashion gurus like Kate Moss and Nicole Ritchie, and it'll make you feel like an A-lister too.

This beautiful bag screams quality, from its whipstitched handles to burnished metal buckle details. Round shiny studs and vibrant colors add a ...

Unleash your wild side with this stunning Etienne Aigner shoulder bag.

It's made from luxurious crocodile leather rendered in earthy browns or rich sapphire blue. This deeply textured fabric is offset by shimmering silver-tone hardware and an adorable "A" logo charm.

This stylish shoulder bag is spacious and cleverly designed, making it ideal for a day ...

It's sophisticated, it's stylish, and it's sexy. It has to be Nine West's large Bow Dacious tote bag.

This classic bag is made from cool crocodile printed PVC. It may not be genuine cowhide, but look at it this way. This manmade material is animal-friendly, it's affordable, and it looks amazing.

Belted details with ...

The Jessica Simpson Pacha purse delivers the everyday convenience of a tote in a sexy small package.

It's made from synthetic leather embossed with a funky crocodile print design, which looks great and doesn't cost the earth. But don't think the quality suffers because it's man made. This faux leather exterior is tougher than Russell ...