Given its name I'm not sure even Prezzo is taking its Novelty Bag seriously. If you're looking for excess, this evening purse delivers.

There's an awful lot going on here. The bag's body is made from quite a lovely tapestry fabric. In fact, I might have warmed to ...

In the past we've seen feathers adding a touch of glamour to evening purses, so I was disappointed to see what Kotur had done with the plumes. Sadly this Jensen clutch seems more bird-brained than beautiful!

The idea of using ostrich feathers for a clutch purse sounds ...

Felix Rey embraces its silly side with this fun Cockatoo Basket tote.

It goes without saying that this bag isn't for everybody. Its woven straw body is one we've seen many times before this summer, but its sequined cockatoo accent makes it much more fun. That ...

Feathers are one of those curious accents. They're a pretty cheap commodity, yet whenever they're attached to an evening purse it seems to send the price sky high. Coloriffics bucks the trend with this stylish satin evening bag.

The feathers are just as lovely as any I've seen ...

It was love at first sight when I clamped eyes on this Feather Clutch by Maison Martin Margiela, and I've been gazing longingly at it ever sense!

Feathers bring a real sense of drama to this simply shaped evening purse. The natural color variations ...

Diane Von Furstenberg's level of taste is ordinarily above reproach. She has been creating iconic, feminine designs for decades, after all. Every now and then, though she goes a little bit haywire and comes up with a real doozy like this Piper leather shoulder bag.

The Piper is sequined and feathered. That alone ...

Even the most ordinary of outfits can turn heads when you're carrying this bold Bella bag from 7 Chi.

The label reinterprets what we mean by fringe, taking it from the Wild West to Mardi Gras!  The feather-shaped fringe here is fierce and fabulous. It could easily have looked silly, but by ...

Just when you think Mary Frances had created the oddest handbag she could, she goes and creates something even more distinct!

Distinct may be a bit of a euphemism for strange in this case. An ornithologist's dream, this signature slouchy purse is embellished with beads, shells and feathers in the shape of a ...

Badgley Mischka is typically right on trend with its modern accessories. But this time we see the brand pushing the envelope with its Micol shoulder bag.

The Micol sees Badgley Mischka being unexpectedly flamboyant, pairing textures and accents for dramatic effect. The combination of buttery soft crocodile-embossed leather and fine feather fringe ...

Kitschy minaudieres from designers like Kathrine Baumann and Timmy Woods are certainly unique but not exactly what I picture spending hard-earned cash on for this type of ornamental jewelry-like bag. Swarovski-encrusted Barbie heads and shiny Santa faces might be quirky and whimsical but aren't necessarily my style.

The debut line of luxury minaudiere ...

Forget about the practicalities. This satin clutch by Maddalena Marconi is simply a thing of beauty.

Its Italian pedigree shows in the design, which is dramatic without being ostentatious. The elements could have so easily been overworked, but this purse is styled with stunning restraint. A ring of Swarovski crystals pops against ...

Shrinking violets need not apply. This daring designer bag from Dolce & Gabbana is so striking, you'll need catwalk confidence to pull off this look.

The first thing you'll notice is those feathers. They're so outrageous and long, they take this simple nude bag from drab to fab!

That's not to say that the ...