Bally ups the sophistication factor of the traditional hobo with the Keli.

The crescent shape and relaxed form are pure vintage hobo, but there's a certain chicness here missing from those classic purses. This one's much more uptown girl than flower child, making it a more versatile choice for most fashionistas. The ...

Crocheted handbags usually remind me of my grandmother, but Stuart Weitzman shows it is possible to inject youthful energy into the style. Meet the Knit Wit satchel.

While it may look like yarn from a distance the Knit Wit actually features luxurious nappa leather, crocheted to resemble modern blooms. The floral finish ...

Bottega Veneta have kept up their enviably high standards with this surprisingly complex bag in elegant and luxurious nappa leather.

The heavenly softness that nappa leather is famed for is accentuated in this small shoulder bag by the slouchy shape and relaxed foldover clasp. Don't underestimate the shape, however, as the woven design and off-white shading ...

Charles L Thomas combines contemporary details with vintage touches to create the Kathy. Designers need to take such risks to craft something original, but I think the label may have missed the mark here.

Rather than appearing revolutionary, the Kathy just looks a little confused. Belted accents typically add edge, but with ...

As you may have noticed, totes are the recurrent theme with handbag style icons of the moment. With plenty of space and tons of practicality, these beauties come in a huge array of shapes and sizes, ranging from massive hold-alls through to the small hand-held classics.

This bag is one of those classics ...

Like it or loathe it, there's no ignoring the Surreal Bon Ton Kelly clutch from Diesel!

The name isn't the only thing that's big. At 16 inches by 16 inches, this takes the oversized clutch trend to the extreme. A big purse isn't a bad thing, but when its design is as ...

Devi Kroell offers up the best of both worlds with its Accordian bag.

At its smallest, the Accordian is a cute box purse. Fans of the oversized trend may feel they need to scale back to carry it compact, but most of us will see this as a manageable day purse. But ...

Alexander McQueen is known for his cutting-edge, bad boy designs. Usually I love the way he lives up to his reputation, but I have to say that, while I like the luxurious leather and unusual shape of the bag, I find the overabundance of silver accessories dangling from the Bubble distracting and ...

Every woman needs a cream-colored handbag in her wardrobe. Sometimes there's no better accessory than that one classic bag that goes with almost everything. It's a sure thing to pull an outfit together and one thing you don't want to go cheap on.

A perfect model of this is the Bottega Veneta ...

This cute bow-shaped bag from Moschino's Cheap and Chic line makes a real fashion statement with its fun style and bold colors.

It's made from sumptuously soft nappa leather embellished with rich diamond quilting. The bold pleated shape mimics a bow, giving the purse a funky, yet feminine, edge. The striking look ...

A classic black bag is a staple of every girl's wardrobe. It's versatile enough to pair with any outfit, and always makes a statement of class and elegance. This Gucci Boston bag is no exception, with its combination of quality craftsmanship and stylish design.

The Duchessa is made from nappa leather, a soft and luxurious fabric ...