J. Tiras has created an eye-catching purse that doesn't cost the earth with the Sophie.

The Sophie's design is classic, with a voluminous body and structured framed top. From this traditional base J. Tiras adds the details that really impress. The lizard embossing gives the pearl-hued ...

What a difference a few years makes. When once O'Neill created nothing more than casual canvas beach bags, today it's making wallets as pretty as any clutch purses! The Missi is an excellent example of the development of this surf brand.

The thin faux leather might leave a ...

Some accessory styles never seem to go out of vogue. They may enjoy a renaissance every now and again, but they're never truly unfashionable. So while a purse like the Libby might seem particularly on trend as we all try to emulate the Mad Men look, it'll ...

Elliott Lucca interprets classic vintage style with this elegant Alicante satchel.

This handbag has all the hallmarks of a bygone fashion era, from its structured frame to its delicate clasp. Its woven finish calls to mind the classic designs of Bottega Veneta. This purse costs far ...

After seeing so many of Whiting & Davis' envelope-pushing metal mesh purse, it's refreshing to see the label getting back to basics with this Dimple Mesh framed clutch.

Not that this purse doesn't break a few rules. Rather than using classic flat ...

Prada goes back to the fashion vault for this retro Rete clutch.

It takes a brave designer to use a material like macramé. While it was all the rage in the early 70s, it hasn't really been popular since. The knotted material could so easily have appeared like ...

It might be a new season purse, but with the Jasper Paul Smith revisits the designs we know and love.

You might remember me complaining about the very dull Trixie bag a couple of months ago. I longed for the color Paul Smith ...

Latico's Vyntage collection might take its inspiration from vintage fashion, but purses like this framed baguette bag are like nothing your grandmother would ever imagine. It's a curious mix of classic frame purse and traditional baguette, although the result is far from typical!

Honestly, I'm not sure whether the combination really works. ...

If Rampage's Ruffled Rome clutch screamed a little too loudly, the label's Carissa purse may be more to your liking.

At first glance the two purses seem identical, but look a little closer and you'll see the subtle but important differences. Where the Ruffled Rome uses a mix of matte and reptilian ...

We've seen many handbags built on structured frames, but I've never seen anything that looks quite like this Bodhi satchel!

While most designers try to keep the frame hidden or show just a hint of metal edge, Bodhi makes it the feature. A soft leather pipe frame extends right around the edge ...

We tend to see so many clutches in bold basic colors like black, navy, red, or metallics. If you're looking for one that will stand out from the pack, feast your eyes on this floral framed clutch from Santi.

The bold tones are traded in for soft watercolor hues. The pretty pastels ...