You can say what you want about Alexander McQueen's purses, but one adjective you'll probably never use is boring. While I'm not the greatest fan of this Mink & Ostrich Box Clutch, I can appreciate its design risks.

I'm so taken by ...

It's not going to win any fans at PETA, but this VBH Original envelope bag makes a big impression.

This purse is crafted from mink dyed to resemble leopard fur. I suppose that's better than hunting the real big cats, but only just. It's a beautiful ...

Nina Ricci's created a vision in fur with this Vision Shoulder Bag.

Of course we all know we really shouldn't indulge in genuine furs. But goodness it's tempting when a designer uses the fuzzy material so well. Mink adds real depth to the simple ...

The name Judith Leiber is synonymous with intricately designed, crystal covered minaudieres, but with the Nancy she shows us she can dazzle without all that bling.

That's not to say that the Nancy is a subdued creation, but by keeping the crystals confined to the clasp ...

The relationship between fur and fashion these days is a tenuous one. The soft pelts of animals have always symbolized opulence, but animal rights activists remind us that no creature should give its life to help us look good. If you don't mind ...

There are some things that are OK in modern society, and some things that aren't. Leather, for the majority of the market, is OK. In a similar vein, eel skin shoes and handbags are acceptable to modern values, whereas fur ... fur is not. With so many alternatives for real fur, many of ...

Over the Halloween holiday, I had the unfortunate task of dissing a Bottega Veneta handbag. As much as it pained me to criticize such an established purveyor of refined leather bags, it still needed to be done.

Why? Because it's important to point out when designers go wrong. It's easy ...

This Marc Jacobs mink purse is the ultimate luxury hobo handbag. But what else would you expect? It's made of mink!

But this head-turning fur bag doesn't just use any mink. This mink features a delightful zigzag design. This handbag has delicious chocolate brown markings, but you can choose a gray or white zigzag ...

You've seen them on the arms of the world's hottest celebrities, but there's no way most of us could ever afford those luxurious Hermes, Louis Vuitton, Chanel or other designer label bags! Of course, that doesn't stop your heart pulsing with pure purse envy when you see the rich & famous wearing that authentic designer bag that you desperately want to add to your collection!

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PETA may not like it, but it seems like fur and designer fashion will always go hand in hand. Fendi loves to experiment with different animal furs, creating its iconic Spy bag in horse, squirrel, skunk, and my favorite, mink.

Typically the bag that captured my heart is the most expensive of the lot, ...