Nicole Miller's created an ideal go anywhere purse with the Ella.

Day or night, I can imagine the Ella fitting right in. Its exterior is decorated with just a bit of stitching, and that simplicity helps it work during the daylight hours. However its high quality ...

Marc Jacobs is one of those rare designers that always surprises. Sometimes he's creating colorful, whimsical accessories, and on other occasions we see him taking a more traditional route. However with Marc Jacobs, traditional is never a euphemism for tired. This ...

Four years after launching its first leather apparel collection, British fashion house Muubaa is finally adding handbags to the mix.

The purses are made from the same soft cow and lamb leathers we've seen in the brand's clothing lines. They also share the apparel's sophisticated, yet slightly ...

Linea Pelle injects some exotic flair into this Parker tote bag.

I don't know about you, but to me this feels like a bag that's putting on airs. Its crocodile embossing barely seems to be trying to fool us. It brings texture to the leather, but ...

Lanvin takes us back to the seventies with this retro inspired Miss Sartorial shoulder bag.

It might sound undesirable to travel back to that decade, a time when the pairing of brown and khaki was celebrated, but it's actually right on trend. On a ...

Omaha based designer Chris Hughes takes handbag manufacturing back to basics with his fashion label Artifact Bag Co.

Hughes crafts every bag by hand using old-fashioned hand tools and the vintage industrial equipment he finds at estate sales, warehouse liquidations, and internet classifieds. Each one is ...

Kooba takes the hobo from the flower power era to the 21st century with the Billie.

The modern fashion house seems to have beaten all the boho out of the style and replaced it with cool, contemporary details. Its shape is much more structured than a classic hobo, ...

If you've been griping about the high cost of luxury leather handbags, you're not alone. The fashion houses are also complaining as the price of calfskin soars.

The price of the prized leather increased by 43% last year, and in the first six months of this year it's already risen another 21%. ...

Jil Sander delivers a bag that lives up to its name with the Simple Tote.

It is very simple, but that often derogatory term doesn't quite convey its charm. I've been won over by its cheerful Curcuma Yellow color, which is so rich and warm. It's ...

Jack Georges claims it's created a contemporary briefcase with this business bag here, but I'm failing to see anything modern about it.

Its look is very clean, but it lacks any real flair. I'm not suggesting anyone should go crazy in the office, but surely we ...

Isaac Mizrahi shows off more of his signature quirk with this unusual medium leather bag.

Its name might not be too exciting, but its design is inspired. At its heart it's like so many other brown leather bags, but the devil's in its unusual ...

Hype serves up a hobo that's more military than boho with this Claudia hobo.

The structured design and high quality leather make the Claudia feel really tidy. I love the stud and strap details that decorate the center of the purse, but I'm less fussed on the studs ...

With a gorgeous splash of Hunter green and timeless design, Hayden-Harnett has won me over with its Barnard cross-body bag.

This equestrian styled purse is an instant classic, with its gentle curves and sophisticated brass hardware. That lush green colored leather is unexpected, but I think ...

Gucci reminds us that a little extra luxury isn't always a good thing with this Smilla tote.

I love the timeless quality of this handbag. Its rusty colored leather is beautiful on its own and even more so when combined with antique gold hardware. The Gucci stamped logo ...

I've often admired the clean designs and high quality finishes of Gorjana's purses, but sadly this Thompson wallet has me feeling a bit flat.

The quality I love is still there. The pebbled lambskin is soft yet refined, and classic in basic black. But Gorjana doesn't really do ...

I was bemused as a read a post on another handbag blog today. The writer admitted that she hadn't bought a new handbag for three months with the sort of reluctance reserved for those who commit cardinal sins. I thought about my own wardrobe and ...

With its lack of frills and bows this Frye cross-body has a masculine appeal. But while it may look a little tough, Frye assures us it's a big softie!

OK, perhaps Frye christened this bag for its buttery weathered leather rather than its demeanor. But either way, it's ...

Forzieri embraces the quirky charm of the swinging sixties with this Capaf White Stitched Squares Handbag.

I've seen so many designers tackling retro style recently that it's almost the new modern. However I've never seen a label interpret it quite like this. White squares stitched onto ...

Ellington offers a modern twist on the traditional hobo with this Sarah bag.

In many ways this is your classic hobo, with its soft slouchy silhouette and relaxed vibe. However it's the modern additions, which add functionality and flair, that help the Sarah stand apart. The shape is ...

It's been some time since I've swooned over Coach, but the label has me in raptures with its Flagship Leather Dowel Flap handbag.

The bag sees Coach returning to its roots, celebrating classic designs which are clean and refined. I love the buttery softness of the ...

I've been impressed by Chloe's diffusion label, but every now and then I crave a little more luxury. This Patty shopper from the fashion house's signature brand definitely hits the spot.

This shopper oozes sophistication. Its two-tone flap brings just a hint of contemporary flair to the traditional ...

Carla Mancini injects a little extra boho into the hobo style with this Olivia bag.

This hobo breaks a few rules but still celebrates the essence of the style. Its bottom heavy design makes a stable change from the regular crescent, and its more structured leather ...

Calvin Klein has created an affordable wardrobe staple with this Vienna tote.

OK, so this tote isn't all that exciting. Its belted detail and gathered sides give it a bit of personality, but essentially this is very traditional tote. However let's remember, classics became classics for ...

Burberry brings some luxury to its iconic check fabric with this Bridle House Check clutch.

You'll have to look hard to see that plaid cotton twill, as it's been obscured by diagonal strips of brown leather. These stitched strips move this way and that, ...

The wide leather strips we saw on the Bulga Panache hobo are back again with the label's Fleur satchel.

I really liked the boho flair they brought to the hobo, but I'm not quite so sure about the finish their bring to the Fleur. These flaps gave the ...

Bottega Veneta takes a break from its usual woven handbags with this Breezy hobo.

I must admit, I'm struggling to see the hobo in this hobo. With its boxy shape, relative structure, and lack of bohemian embellishments it really doesn't look like any hobo I've ever ...

Think you can't find a real leather handbag for less than $100? Bisadora shows us that low prices don't always mean cheap materials with this leather studded hobo bag.

On paper this leather studded hobo seems irresistible. It's got a classic hobo crescent shape to root it in ...

Its name makes it sound like a paper bag, but Balenciaga's Papier A5 tote is a much more luxurious creature.

The Papier A5 has a much more uptown feel than many of Balenciaga's bags. The label's typical hardware heavy approach is pared back a bit, and ...

B. Makowsky ordinarily focuses on the trends, but with its Classics collection it takes a more traditional approach. This Vivian satchel is a great everyday option for girls who prefer a little more polish in their purse.

This satchel is free of the embellishments ...

Anya Hindmarch looks to put an end to parking change headaches with this playful Parking Change Pouch.

Anya Hindmarch loves to create accessories for very specific purposes, but this one probably looks the least kitschy. The silver leather should be a lovely complement to ...

When done well, fringing can help a bag channel the swinging sixties or the rodeo. When done badly, it can become a mess. Sadly the fringe on this Cesar Cabas tote makes it fall into that disappointing latter category.

I'm not sure which Antik ...

I must admit whenever I hear a fashion house describe its bag as perfect, I instantly become more critical. It's such a strong word, one that indicates that its creation is beyond reproach and without flaw. So does Anne Klein's Perfect Tote deserve its moniker?

In ...

I've admired the buttery soft leather of Alla Leather Art's day bags for some time. Now with the Butterfly wristlet, we see what the label can do on a smaller scale.

In short, I'm impressed. This wristlet is fairly simple, but it's sucked me ...

Exotic embossed leather is a tricky thing to pull off. Do it right and you can create a skin which looks a million bucks, but costs a lot less. But put a foot wrong and you'll end up with a leather than looks far cheaper ...

Gray has been the new black for a while, and it doesn't get more gorgeous than the shade chosen for Carla Mancini's Dylan tote.

The soft weathered finish on this buttery leather tote is really lovely. It's such a gentle hue that it should be able ...

I've always found Fossil's contemporary collections a bit hit and miss, so I'm thrilled that it's gone back into the vault and reinvented many of its classic designs with its Vintage Re-Issue range. Bags like this Turnlock Cross-Body are the reason why I'm ...

Cole Haan delivers all of the polish of a snakeskin handbag without the four-figure price tag with this Kendra tote.

All too often exotic embossing can go awry, creating a finish which is far less luxurious than it should look. Thankfully that's not the case here. ...

I thought Orla Kiely was all about colorful retro prints on canvas, but the designer’s proved me wrong with this striking Posy purse. It's like nothing I've ever seen before, and there's not a hint of patterned flowers in sight.

I'm bowled over by ...

Inge Christopher shows us that a minaudiere doesn't have to be covered in crystals to attract attention with its Donatella purse.

The Donatella isn't as showy as many minaudieres, but that doesn't make it any less striking. This midnight shade is so dark that it's almost ...

Bourne takes us back to the 80s with this fun Dita Jeweled Box Bag.

There's a retro futuristic feel to the Dita. That's a strange thing to say, as it's certainly not cutting edge by today's standards. But I can just imagine a girl circa 1984 ...

It's been some time since a Fossil bag has turned by head, but I found myself looking twice at the label's Crosstown cross-body bag.

Truth be told, it's probably only the vibrant teal leather that drew me in. After all, its simple flap design is far ...

Let's face it, it's hard to feel glamorous when you're wearing a mix of oatmeal and orange juice, you've got bags under your eyes, and you haven't seen a shower in days. But such is the lot of a new mother. At least Storksak can help you ...

Marc by Marc Jacobs tends to be the youthful, more rebellious little sister to the designer's signature line. But with the Bianca clutch, the diffusion collection shows it too has a sophisticated side.

The Bianca is a really elegant creature, with its classic pebbled leather body ...

Holy change of heart. I have been so down on Miu Miu. I've called it everything from inconsistent to over-the-top. I'm not exactly taking it back, but some of its designs have really been impressing me, lately. This padded leather tote is definitely one of them.

The black leather ...

Carla Mancini takes the hobo back to its bohemian roots with this Amelia bag.

The casual slouch and long tassel accent give the Amelia its new age feel, but it's not as rustic as many hobo bags tend to be. The cobalt blue leather is very ...

Elliott Lucca shows we don't have to spend a fortune to enjoy a luxurious leather weave with this Millana bucket bag.

I'm smitten with the stormy blue colors of this woven surface. It's almost like a tie-dye, but without the hippie dippy vibe. The ...

Yves Saint Laurent has reinvented its iconic Rive Gauche Tote, and I think it's a change for the better.

I've always thought the Rive Gauche was a bit pedestrian, but the new model's box quilted surface helps it really stand ...

When most of us think of laptop bags we think of functional masculine looking accessories that do their job without turning any heads. But South Carolina's Alesya Opelt is hoping to change our minds with the launch of her practical and pretty Alesya Bag.

During her years working in ...

A four-figure price tag makes me expect certain things from a handbag. I expect those little touches that make using it feel luxurious, and I expect heads to turn as I pass by. While this Linea Fashion 2 Charlize shoulder bag lives up ...

Tusk injects a bit of retro flair into a wardrobe staple with this Chelsea shopper.

In many ways this is a fairly traditional shopper, with its clean trapezoidal shape and black pebbled leather. But the devil's in the details, the tan topstitching and complementary leather rings at the ...