Sonia Rykiel keeps the studded trend alive with this Domino satchel.

She doesn't do things by halves here. This simply shaped satchel is covered in hundreds of large and small brass studs. I really like the way the accents pop against the tan lambskin, but I'm ...

Be & D dresses up the classic canvas tote with this Nixie bag.

The glazed lizard finish makes the tote's yellow canvas body feel a little more luxurious. I've never seen canvas treated this way, but it's incredibly well done. I don't think it'll ...

Botkier's inspired my heart to skip a few beats with this Sebastian hobo.

The sumptuous origami folded finish offers a unique alternative to a traditional weave. The surface reminds me a little of large reptilian scales, or perhaps roof shingles. It's so beautiful, so I'm glad Botkier's allowed ...

I've long admired Jalda's clutch purses, with their contemporary designs and high quality materials. What a shame that designing flair didn't translate to this much larger Paula satchel. It's got some solid elements, but sadly it falls flat for me.

Let's start with the positives. That blue Italian ...

Complementary colors and luxury lambskin help this Fendi Mia Degrade hobo take you from summer into spring, and right through the rest of the year.

This is one of those rare purses that remains timeless in spite of the trends. The modern pleated front moves from bone in ...

Botkier takes woven leather in an innovative new direction with this Kasper hobo handbag.

Delicate stripes of woven leather help to dress up this traditionally shaped hobo bag. The weave is open and relaxed, allowing the silvery metal underneath to shine through. We've seen metal up front and ...

Chloe's high class hip aesthetic has won it many fans over the years. Personally, I go back and forth on the brand, but I really like what I'm seeing here. This wristlet is a beautifully sleek bag to carry for almost any evening out.

The smooth black leather on this ...

Phillip Lim reminds us of how impressive exotic embossing can look with his Berry wristlet.

We've all seem some bad embossing in recent seasons. All too often it seems designers are just going through the motions, adding a scaly texture without authenticity. It's almost as if ...

Chloe has this amazing way of combining ladylike looks with a laid back design sensibility that is totally fashion forward. Season after season, it impresses with its ability to make new looks that are still, somehow, timeless. This Vivian tote is a beautiful example of some of its most ...

Hayden-Harnett shows us how head-turning classic colors can be with this Garde chain bag.

Gray and brown don't ordinarily impress me much, but when they're paired together the result is quite striking. I'm still not sure the combination works, yet I can't take my eyes off it so ...

Gorjana brings a bit of color to its collection with this Lexington clutch.

I'm used to seeing Gorjana sticking with just the one shade, so it's interesting to see the label flirting with color-blocking. I'm not usually a fan of this retro trend, but I think it works ...

A star by name and a star by nature, this Ellington clutch twinkles a little brighter than the rest.

In my line of work I see a lot of handbags. I admire so many of them, but it takes something really special to make me want to reach ...

Spring has sprung and floral purses are popping up as rapidly as the new season's blooms. Clara Kasavina gives us a unique take on the trend with this Gardenia Puff purse.

Rather than cover her bag in flowers Clara Kasavina restricts them to the hand sculpted ...

Botkier gives the classic hobo a modern makeover with this Ava bag.

Buttery lambskin is the ideal material for giving this hobo its trademark slouch. It gives Botkier a great base to build upon, which it does with a lot of modern flair. The tassel is classic boho, ...

Gorjana reminds us that cross-body bags can be sophisticated with the Madison.

All too often cross-bodies are casual, boho styled affairs, but this one is a more elegant creature. Its pebbled leather body is a very pretty pale gray, and since Gorjana has used lambskin it ...

What is the opposite of a purse with studs? Why, one with holes, of course!

Whilst we have seen the Diana clutch before, the Ariel edition takes it into new and unfamiliar territory. Those popular pointy studs that made the first version such a ...

Wear a bow in a different way with this Felix Rey clutch.

I am going to hold my hands up now and say that this cute quilted clutch, whilst perhaps a little overly sweet, is at the same time totally adorable. It isn't often ...

Ooh, quilting and art deco inspiration? This cute clutch has both, and as such I love it!

Lauren Merkin has really pushed her boundaries with the Iris clutch. It is totally different from anything she has done before, and it really works. OK, so some people ...

Joe's Jeans is one of those rare handbag designers that rarely seems to put a fashionable foot wrong. The Joseph is another example of the label's commitment to excellent everyday accessories.

The Joseph ignores the current trends, preferring instead to offer a more timeless appeal. It's ...

In a world of fashion followers, the designers that love to walk alone really stand out. Ananas is one of those intriguing brands that refuses to bow to trends. And with bags like the Shauna shoulder bag, it shows us the beauty that comes from ...

I've always found Ellington's designs a bit hit and miss, but the label's gotten things right with the Eva shoulder bag.

I am in love with the Italian lambskin finish in steely gun metal gray. It feels amazing, but don't let its buttery softness fool you. ...

Whiting & Davis goes disco with this slouchy hobo. Are you a fan?

Whether you love it or loathe it, there's certainly no ignoring the Fan hobo. The designers cleverly pair metallic mesh around the top with shiny Italian lambskin around the base. The ...

Valentino has been playing with rose and flower motifs for the last few years now. But when it continues to produce beautiful handbags like this Rose satchel, it's hard to criticize the lack of originality.

While many of Valentino's flowery handbags have featured delicate little blooms, this one ...

In my opinion a sign of a really elegant handbag is one that doesn't have to use over the top decoration to demonstrate that it is luxurious. The Noa tote from Botkier is one such purse, employing the time honored technique of delicate folding to make it look ...

This J. Renee clutch, in glorious blue lambskin, actually bears more than a passing resemblance to the eel skin purses from exotic design Jalda. The main difference, aside from the actual leather, is the price, as this is slightly more reasonable at $110.

Of course, you can tell at a ...

This Bulgari Chandra bag had me at hello. It's an extreme reaction, but every now and again such a handbag comes along, and when you see it you fall hard.

The key to my infatuation is that luscious lamb leather. Its opulent wrinkled texture only emphasizes how ridiculously soft it is. It's ...

I thought studs were losing their appeal, but with the release of her Prince Satchel designer Monica Botkier is telling me otherwise. And goodness knows the New York native should know!

While many fashion brands have tried to reinvent studs in efforts to make them look more current, Botkier takes a more ...

Balenciaga provides an antidote to the fussy feminine box clutches we typically see with the Giant Chic.

Yes, it is a rather garish shade of pink, but this purse avoids feeling sugary by keeping the details edgy and modern. The distressed sawn-off pyramid studs bring some new style to the popular hardware. ...

Sometimes the simplest of accessories can be the most chic. In a world of over-adorned purses, the clean lines of this Coco clutch from Ananas really stand out.

This is one of the most simply designed purses I've ever seen. There are no tricks here; just a simply shaped pouch with a ...

Miu Miu's quirky signature style is the stuff that dreams are made of. Literally. The designer of the line, Miuccia Prada has said that she thinks in Prada but dreams in Miu Miu. This patent bow clutch is sleek and elegant, but has a hip vibe that will appeal to fashionistas of ...

London Fog seems to have crossed the traditional hobo with a bucket bag to come up with the Phoebe. Thankfully, the unique blend works.

By opting for a bucket shape rather than the traditional crescent, London Fog has made the Phoebe very practical. She'll sit up rather than slouching over once you ...

Ananas tends to be a bit of a fashion rule breaker, so I was surprised to see the label release something as traditional as the Nadia. But as we all know, traditional doesn't have to mean tired.

In fact, with so many designers trying to reinvent the hobo bag one which follows ...

Are bucket bags the favorite trend from summer?

I have noticed that more and more of these convenient slouchy tote bags are coming on to the market, and as a person who loves nothing more than style and comfort it is like a dream come true. Here we have something that gives us ...

If you find yourself short on storage space when carrying even the largest of oversized handbags, this Nolita tote from Tusk might be the solution.

The secret is the zippers on each side, which take the tote from spacious to supersized with ease. Thankfully though the Nolita is so stylish, you won't ...

Linea Pelle reminds us that the most effective clutch purses aren't always the ones that scream the loudest with the Angie.

Just like Miss Jolie, the Angie is a bag which relies on its natural beauty to impress. Two large antique brass buttons are the only accents needed here. The washed lambskin ...

Lauren Merkin clutches are always modern, but I don't think I've ever seen one with such edge!

This Diana purse is dotted with tiny round and pyramid studs, which are paradoxically both on trend and a little bit dangerous. Yet the purse doesn't lose its femininity thanks to its baby soft lambskin ...

Joe's Jeans delivers casual style for girls on the go with this Jude cross-body bag.

The Jude has the kind of cool, relaxed style that Joe's Jeans is famous for. The label knows its fans, and this military style purse that shuns feminine features for everyday style is just what they love. ...

Dan W offers an affordable alternative to the Bottega Venetas of the world with this woven lamb clutch.

Rather than using the traditional wicker weave of the luxury Italian fashion house, Dan W opts for a more open finish. Horizontal strips of white lambskin are interwoven with vertical ribbons of the same ...

Botkier brings an uptown vibe to the classic bohemian hobo with the Brooklyn bag.

This is a purse which stays true to its roots, effortlessly blending New York attitude and boho style. The lush leather works with grommeted details to give the Brooklyn its contemporary edge, while the long tassels which drape ...

Oryany Handbags delivers a boho bag with attitude in the Eva mini bag.

Fringed bags are typically floaty, hippie affairs, but Oryany toughens the look with shiny silver hardware. The layer of fringe near the curved crescent base is attached with grommets, and each tassel is dotted with a shiny stud. We ...

Military style meets practicality with this modern Tribeca Tote from Tusk. I can definitely imagine New York's hippest young things carrying this contemporary handbag!

The Tribeca's looks are simple, but that's exactly what I like about it. The clean design allows the gentle natural grain of the lush lambskin to take the ...

It might seem a little reserved by Bodhi's standards, but this Tear Drop Sling Bag has plenty of personality.

This is a real head-turner, from the distinctive tear drop shape to the vivid color palette. You can choose from blue, orange, or this summery yellow shade. No tone is particular subtle, but ...

Treesje dresses up the current taste for studs with this Studded Exposed Hobo.

Tiny studs are the supporting players here, quietly complementing the leather's lush seamed texture. This is a gorgeous surface, with the seams mimicking diagonal pleats. They are then offset by subtle stitching running in the opposite direction. From a ...

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 ...

The details on this Botkier bag are subtle and not nearly as flashy as some styles available today. Devoid of fringe and studs that even many other Botkier handbags have, the Angie satchel is understated but not too simple in design and definitely not boring.

I wouldn't call the Angie particularly exciting, but it ...

Combining individual style and practicality, Michael Kors strikes the right note with its Prescott hobo.

While the lush lambskin ensures this bag slouches as any traditional hobo should, the styling is far from classic. The difference comes from the four pockets positioned around the middle, which are cinched in with a drawstring ...

Botkier bags offer some real handbag luxury in every incarnation.

Its bags may not be obvious or dramatic, but instead the brand focuses on the things that really matter for a purse that you intend to use every day. This sexy, yet suitable, everyday hobo gives you attractive looks combined with luxury Italian ...

Alexis Hudson plays it straight with the Bohem hobo. This is a return to the roots of the style, with its characteristic slouch and easy breezy spirit.

This is every inch the classic hobo, which is just what I like about it. Contemporary hobos have turned the design on its head, so ...

It's officially called a clutch, but this Laura Matthews Designs bag appears much more like a mini tote to me!

Names aside, this lambskin purse is a nice alternative to those ridiculously tiny clutches we're used to carrying. It comes with space for party essentials and then some, and the leather handle ...

While many clutch purses are strictly after five affairs, the contemporary good looks of Treesje's Metro make it just as appropriate for daytime toting.

Complementary stitching around the borders of the purse and its flap add definition to the buttery soft lambskin. The sexy angular pleating in the centre adds even more ...