If you like Kate Spade or DKNY style but, like me, can't afford to own one of their handbags, then you need something inspired by classic designer looks - but much cheaper. The Aldo Kemfort is just the ticket!

The quilted synthetic body and cute polka dot ...

Gucci seems to have taken inspiration from Louis Vuitton with this GG tote.

You must see what I mean; the colors and tones of this GG monogrammed purse resemble the designs of Gucci's famous competitor. The main difference (apart from the lettering, obviously!) is the choice ...

Laser-cutting and mesh still seems to be quite high up the fashion designer's wish list for A/W 2010. The technique is expensive and effective, creating visually beautiful pieces that tend to come with accompanying very high prices.

The Prada Saffiano tote is no exception. In fact, it may well ...

If your doodles are a cut above the average, why not submit them to Nine West's latest competition? The handbag designer, along with Talenthouse, is searching for aspiring designers to create patterns for its upcoming spring collection.

Both unknown and experienced designers are invited to submit original artwork inspired by Nine ...

Juicy Couture will get some fresh creative blood next month when Californian-born talent Erin Fetherston temporarily joins the label. She'll start her tenure as guest designer and creative consultant on May 1.

Juicy Couture will benefit from Fetherston's services until the end of 2011. That should be plenty of time ...

Folks seem to be deserting Ungaro faster than rats from a sinking ship. In the last six months we've already seen Lindsay Lohan lose her artistic director post and Mounir Moufarrige step down as chief executive officer. Now we can add creative director Estrella Archs to the list.
The designer, ...

J. Furmani takes us back to fashion's golden age with this Designer Vintage Evening Bag.

The attention to detail is what really sets this purse apart. While so many labels think they can pass any frame bag with a kiss-lock clasp off as vintage, J. Furmani carefully replicates old-world glamour. The body ...

Wow, this bag is gorgeous!

Simply put, this Big Buddha clutch is a stunning example of how an affordable brand can create something that looks like it is designer. Everything about this layered purse, from the contrasting black edging to the wavy rose feature, all look incredibly classy and well-designed. To get such ...

Giuseppe Zanotti generally goes for very expensive and very eccentric designs, yet this clutch is actually quite subtle! What a rarity!

OK, so the simple design may not have hardcore Zanotti fans in throes of excitement, but I actually prefer it. You can see the luxury quality of the materials this way, with smooth ...

Bulgari has tapped British designer Matthew Williamson to create its handbag collection for spring/summer 2011. This is the first time the Italian luxury label has had an official designer at the helm.

Bulgari bags tend to be conservative and elegant affairs, so it will be interesting to see whether Williamson reigns ...

Miu Miu has been getting more confident with the use of studs recently. Considering it is such an edgy and youth-friendly brand, however, it has taken a while for the label to produce anything combining studs and attitude.

This quilted bag is the best example I have seen, mainly because it is such ...

Dannii Minogue is the latest celebrity to become a fashion designer. The Australian pop star and X Factor judge has just launched a range of dresses, and sources suggest some designer handbags may be in the works.

The purses would make sense, as Dannii has worked with her close friend, handbag ...

We finally have the perfect counterpart to the wheeled contraptions that designer labels seem determined to manufacture despite their slightly ridiculous nature. Italian label Tod's has released a line of luxurious and (dare I say it) actually sort of stylish helmets.

Motorcycle helmets are probably furthest from my mind when I think of fashion, ...

The color on this Bally Mayla hobo might be incredibly neutral, but it's actually the feature that first caught my eye on the bag despite a bevy of other distinct details. Some might call it boring or too understated, but I happen to think it's that perfect blend of neutral with a hint ...

Mulberry isn't the only designer brand to release a collection of stylish bags for technology-loving fashionistas. Gwen Stefani and her bevy of quirky brands, L.A.M.B. and Harajuku Lovers, have expanded their lines as well to include a new collection specifically for Apple products.

The recently released line, created with the help ...

When you can get $4k off a bag in a sale, and it can still cost over $3k, you know that you have a really expensive bag. No surprise then that this sophisticated, yet understated, patent purse is from handbag icon, Moschino.

If you are a designer handbag addict who loves having a ...

I'll admit that I sometimes get a little mixed up about all of the different lines underneath luxury label Moschino. Not only is there the main brand but also Moschino Cheap & Chic and Love Moschino.

Sometimes it can get a little confusing, but one thing I know for sure. I might love ...

Luxury handbag brands may have fallen out of favor in Japan, but they're just as popular as ever in China. A new study shows the financial crisis hasn't dented China's enthusiasm for designer bags, watches, and jewelry.

The study by New York market research firm Pao Principle looked at ...

Studs are everywhere this season, and Rebecca Minkoff is right on trend with an entire line of her fabulous handbags outfitted with the edgy detail. Some of the designer's most popular styles, like the Morning After and the Devote, have been given a rock-and-roll makeover with studs.

Some of us ...

I know I've said it before, but I'll say it again. I don't see Michael Kors as a particularly cutting edge designer who pushes the boundaries of fashion and makes people look twice. However, he's got his niche figured out and always seems to give us classy styles that aren't shocking but ...

Everything Kate Moss touches turns to gold, which is why Topshop top dog Sir Phillip Green has renewed her contract for another three years.
“I believe this has been a great partnership for both Topshop and Kate. Having had two years experience, I am confident that Kate’s collection ...

This stunning Hermes handbag will add an elegant touch to any outfit.

It's made of opulent Togo leather, a luxurious fabric which is soft and virtually scratch proof. This durable material ensures your designer bag will look gorgeous for many years to come.

The stunning forest green fabric is a little different, but it’s neutral enough ...

PETA may not like it, but it seems like fur and designer fashion will always go hand in hand. Fendi loves to experiment with different animal furs, creating its iconic Spy bag in horse, squirrel, skunk, and my favorite, mink.

Typically the bag that captured my heart is the most expensive of the lot, ...

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 ...

Thought Jimmy Choo just made shoes? Think again. Jimmy Choo Ramona purses are the bags of choice for Hollywood honeys Katherine Heigl, Jessica Alba, and Lindsay Lohan.

Two straps lace through shiny metal eyelets to cinch the bag shut, giving it a relaxed slouchy shape. A rectangular closure etched with the Jimmy Choo ...

Christian Dior has combined functionality and style to create one of the most original looking bags around, the Gaucho.

These unique handbags are made of supple washed calf leather folded over to form a saddle shape. This Western look is embellished with lambskin links trim and an oversized antique silver buckle. The "1947" Christian ...