Latico gives the messenger style a slick makeover with this Reed bag.

The Reed has a really clean look which makes it appear very modern. There isn't any frills or fuss about it, although its bold orange color gives it a real pop. This is far from our ...

Jessica Jensen looks to modern royalty for inspiration with its Catherine Carryall.

The Catherine has the same chic minimalist style the queen-in-waiting is famous for. Its angled tote shape is classic, but the rich moss-colored patent leather makes it feel very fresh. I'm not sure the ...

Carlo Fellini strips away the fuss and frills with its timeless Claire Clutch.

The clean design is so elegant. We might have seen similar hard case clutches from other fashion houses, but few come at such a low price. It doesn't seem like Carlo Fellini's skimped ...

Henry Cuir gets back to basics with this Pirogue Saddle Bag.

He certainly doesn't reinvent the wheel here. The Pirogue looks like it could have been lifted from a horse's back. Its curved shape is familiar and classic. The soft grained leather is in ...

Phillip Lim threatens to put us all to sleep with this Scuba Neoprene Clutch.

Fashion snobs might call it minimalist, but I think it looks like Phillip Lim forgot to design this purse at all! I don't mind a simple purse with clean lines. However I ...

Nicole Miller takes an uncharacteristically low key approach to design with this Keira messenger.

It's hard to believe this purse comes from the same woman who covered her Margot clutch with a chaotic bundle of chains, and who created fabric gemstones for her Brandy ...

Balenciaga's ditched its signature hardware for a much sleeker, chicer look with this Edition Ottoman Dupionne tote.

Its name is a bit of a mouthful, but its design is much less complicated. Its curved body and round cut-out handles give it a fun, retro ...

Baggu takes an uncharacteristically upmarket approach to design with this leather tote.

The label is most famous for its ripstop nylon shoppers. Those totes aren't very luxurious, but they're incredibly handy for the grocery runs or a spot of errands. So I must admit, I was surprised to ...

Vanessa Bruno reminds us of the beauty of a simple black tote back with this lush leather offering.

The shape of this tote really is special. The gently curved top makes a real statement. So many unusually shaped bags compromise storage space, but not this one. ...

Straw Studios shows us how to wear raffia out of season with this Addison tote.

In natural tones this structured handbag is perfect for summer, but in basic black I think this purse could work well at any time of year. While its raffia finish keeps ...

It wasn't too long ago that I was chiding Melie Bianco for shamelessly copying the designs of fashion bigwigs, and hoping the affordable label would take a more creative path. It's answered my prayers with this minimalist Adele clutch.

In the world of fashion, often the ...

When it comes to Jimmy Choo, you either get loud and proud or refined elegance. While bags that show its more flamboyant side haven't always been to my taste, I think there's a place in my wardrobe for the Parker.

There's an air of ...

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 ...

We've admired Zara Terez's clutch purses, but with the Precinct Holster Bag we see what she can do on a larger scale. I've got to say, I'm impressed.

This unique purse is simple, but so effective. Its asymmetrical design flap and top really make ...

Jil Sander gives us an evening bag that knows how to stand out from the pack with this Pyramid purse.

Jil Sander shuns traditional box clutches and frame purses for a much more unique pyramid shape. I'm not sure how practical this design is, but it'll ...

Elie Tahari has taken a minimalist approach to design with this Selena tote.

A few gentle pleats are all it takes to decorate the Selena's black leather body. I like the way the inverted V-shaped pleat draws attention to the buttery soft quality of the material. ...

Balenciaga pares back its usual motorcycle aesthetic to create something much more elegant with this Tube Tote.

This is a real departure for the brand, something that's much cleaner and more reserved than its usual offerings. Ordinarily Balenciaga is a bit heavy-handed with its hardware, but here we ...

Jalda has taken a relaxed design approach for its New Look Stacey Clutch.

At first the differences between the two models might not be apparent, but it's all about the slouch. While the first Stacey had that casual profile, this new mark is even ...

J. Renee keeps things uncharacteristically simple with this Makensy clutch.

The Makensy is one of J. Renee's most conservative purses, but I think that makes it one of the brand's most versatile choices. Thankfully here conservative isn't code for boring. Its clean, angular shape is really ...

Reed Krakoff is back with a brand new Cadet bag.

The Cadet II doesn't completely lose the slouch we came to know and love, but it's a lot more structured than mark one. Personally I think this is a really good thing. It dresses up the ...

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. ...

A bag doesn't always need flash and frills to turn heads. It might be basic, but I can find a lot to like about this Alaia leather tote bag.

In the same vein of the label's bowler bag, Alaia has created a tote which favors traditional design elements ...

You can't really get simpler than this Robert Clergerie tote!

With it's incredibly smooth leather body and minimalist amount of seaming, the Tontoutax tote couldn't be plainer. However, thanks to the deep matte black leather, the effect is one of luxury rather than absence. In essence, you have such ...

Coach has produced a sophisticated and stylish bag with the release of the Julia shoulder bag.

Rather than decorate this handbag in its typical mishmash of colors, Coach has in this instance decided to keep it far more subtle. Consequently this handbag focuses more on ...

The old saying that the simplest things are often the best definitely applies to this lovely little purse from Magid.

It's not very luxurious, but there's something so appealing about its clean look and minimalist style. The body is made from woven paper straw. This fabric ...

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 ...

The queen of minimalism Jil Sander is back to her design roots with this coral leather satchel.

This is a purse which delivers exactly what we'd expect from a bag of this style. Its lines are clean and smooth, and its dual rolled handles give it a fun retro feel. In fact, ...

Marni's style has been so diverse, lately, that I'm just not sure how to characterize it. Remember the totally amazing goat hair bag? Well, this sleek bowling bag is a far cry from that unusual piece, but it has a uniqueness all its own.

Marni has taken the classic bowling bag ...

Studs, some people say, have been overdone. They are too much of an ironic statement nowadays to still be truly fashionable. However, I think that as long as you find something new to do with them they can still be pretty cool.

This Rebecca Minkoff clutch manages just that: to do something different. ...

Just like people, some handbags are cool simply because they don't try to be. The Taylor from CC Skye is one of those rare breeds. There's not a hint of on-trend hardware, no seasonal colors; instead it keeps things simple and is better for it.

The leather body is lovely in rich ...

Carry your belongings around with this funky-handled purse from sporty brand Diesel.

OK, let's start with the obvious. The name. This Diesel handbag is called, eloquently, the Strip Club bag. I get the pun, of course, but I have to say that the name strikes me as slightly odd and even a bit tasteless! ...

In a world of over embellished evening bags, the simplicity of this Carlo Fellini purse really stands out.

It's called the Angelina, and just like the Hollywood siren its natural beauty is what turns heads. The satin body is traditionally shaped and colored in neutral tones of black, silver, or beige. There ...

It is unusual for Giuseppe Zanotti to produce something quite this unadorned, but I think it works.

It may just be that I have seen so many over-the-top clutches and bags from this brand that I am relieved to see something clean and white. After all, the actual design isn't that remarkable; the ...

It is a Wednesday, and I need a fashion pick-me-up. This sparkling metal magazine roll from Whiting & Davis is the perfect thing to fix my mood!

Decoratively, the photo of this bag speaks for itself. We have a hard frame body, in a tubular shape, that just oozes glamor. It is also quite ...

There is nothing quite like a Whiting & Davis clutch; they are beautiful and elegant. This particular example channels an art deco eighties vibe, with funky studs and a streamlined shape.

The clean and simple shape of this delicate clutch makes it perfectly suited for a classy night out, working well with deep black ...

Frye head for minimalist class with this pure white Heidi clutch.

White and brown isn't a very common combination, and judging by the looks of this clutch that is a shame! The bright white background works brilliantly with the cute little brown features. Perhaps the combo works so well because of the background ...

La Regale avoid over decoration by focusing on plain silver in this Jersey clutch.

Don't make the mistake I did and assume that a purse named "Jersey" would be made from that very material. Instead, this clutch is constructed from synthetic leather with a coordinating silver satin lining; very classic and incredibly minimalist. ...

Sondra Roberts keeps it simple and classic in white with this elegant tote.

That white leather works to let the shape of this hold-all speak for itself. The clever folded slouchy structure of this purse needs little embellishment, and makes a large bag have a surprisingly minimalist look. As for hitting trend buttons, this ...

It looks like such a simple bag, but the Dooney & Bourke Luna packs quite a punch.

The first knock-out blow comes with the color range. While in previous years Dooney & Bourke's made the Luna in conservative white and black, the recent crop of colors is a lot more daring. Consider ...

The Sandlin shoulder bag from Chocolate delivers a simple sophistication that we haven't seen from the brand.

Chocolate is often all about the embellishments, whether it's adding a strip of flowers or a quilted texture. There's none of those trimmings here, which may disappoint long term fans but attract new ones.

The bucket ...

Anya Hindmarch keeps it chic and simple with the stylish Marano clutch.

The back to basics box design appears like polished metal from a distance, but it's actually made from gold leather. That should make it a little lighter to carry, and it's a good thing too because the Marano doesn't come ...

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 ...

For once, cute surf-wear designer Roxy has produced a hobo that is more about simplicity than canvas.

Where usually the designer's signature logos and prints are all over the bag, this simple Where It's At hobo has only plain and minimalist white synthetic. Suddenly this casual designer is more than appropriate for the office, and ...

Jessica Jensen takes the hobo back to basics with its Artisan bag.

The style is simple and chic, without all the accents we tend to see. Forget fringing and studs: this is minimalism at its most pure. That might not suit the season's taste for embellishments, but the Artisan isn't about catering ...

Spiegel keeps it simple with this lovely jersey-knit hobo bag.

At first glance, one could easily accuse this handbag of being boring. It's got no bows or buckles to attract our attention. Black is a color too conservative to wow us. And jersey-knit doesn't have the same appeal as an exotic skin ...

Furla takes minimalist design to new levels with the Giselle Shopper.

The simplistic curved design is contemporary, yet too basic to appeal to everybody. It offers a very specific look, with large silver grommets the only respite from that plain matte leather. The Giselle may be a little boring for some, but ...

"Envelope clutch" has been a buzzword on every handbag guru's lips this spring, and the trend of simple fold-over purses doesn't look like running out of steam any time soon.

This Jessica Jensen purse takes the envelope concept and endeavors to make the idea even more literal. If you were just glancing at this minimalist ...

I am glad this bag is so simple. It is nice to know what you are getting and to have no high expectations that are disappointed once the bag is in your possession.

Here you have a simple and attractive clutch that does what it says on the bottle: Bright sexy colors, suitable ...