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 ...

Jack Georges offers a feminine alternative to a traditional briefcase with its Madison Avenue Business Tote.

From the outside it looks like any classic fashion tote. Its design is tried and true, although it's glossy patent leather finish helps separate it from ...

A laser-cut finish makes this envelope clutch from Alaia a real head-turner.

Alaia's iconic arabesque pattern is cut cleanly into the white calfskin, allowing the glossy black patent underneath to peek through. Black and white is a classic combination which makes this striking purse more versatile ...

Lauren Merkin has always been an evening bag specialist, but I've never seen her create a clutch quite as chic as the June.

The pleats she loves are gone, replaced with an elegant structured shape. Its black hue makes it so versatile, but that wide pale ...

There are fashion houses that turn our heads with modern and luxurious accessories season after season. And then there are the labels like Moonsus, who get the job done with little flair or fanfare. The Elite Laptop Tote is another low-key example of Moonsus' commitment ...

Lulu Guinness offers up her iconic lip print with more subtlety than usual with this cute Emily purse.

You have to look closely to see the lips at all, but that's part of this cross-body bag's appeal. Rather than jarring blood red pouts Guinness has opted ...

Hayden-Harnett's created a purse to take us from the morning coffee run to cocktails with this Pompidou Clutch.

It's been one of the line's staples for many years, and it's not hard to see why. What it lacks in flash it more than makes up for in versatility. ...

Just as every girl needs a little black dress, there's always space in a closet for a little black handbag. Fontanelli hopes to fill that need with its appropriately titled Little Black Handbag.

This purse bears more than a passing resemblance to a Hermes or Mulberry ...

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 ...

Cole Haan proves the old adage that good things come in small packages with this Ali mini crossbody bag.

The deep blue patent leather has really turned my head. It's so dark that it's almost navy, and polished to perfection. Its heady ...

Valentino has done it again with this Laser-Cut Patent Leather Shoulder Bag. Done what exactly? Why made me positively giddy!

I'm sure this must be love. What other explanation is there for wanting to own a purse despite knowing it's all wrong for you? It's too ...

Moschino embraces its feminine side with this Corsage Mini Shoulder Bag from its Cheap & Chic collection.

Let's get one thing out of the way first. Like everything from the Cheap & Chic line, it is far from cheap. At a little ...

Kenneth Jay Lane gives a modern interpretation of Egyptian style with this Cleopatra clutch.

Honestly, I'm not sure I can imagine the legendary Egyptian queen carrying this purse in her hand. I'm sure any accessory of hers would be dripping in jewels and have ...

Kate Spade seems to have been inspired by sweet hard candy when she created this fun Seersucker Treesh satchel.

It's very simple, but I love the playfulness of the flamingo pink and cream stripes. These adorable stripes are continued on the rolled dual straps ...

Halston Heritage brings some polish to your wardrobe with this Carla bag.

The shiny patent leather is the real star here. Used in the wrong way this glossy skin can appear tacky, but I think Halston's diffusion label gets it just right here. Keeping things simple ...

Who would have thought a tote covered in stars could be so boring? Dolce & Gabbana shows that even a design house of exceptional pedigree makes the occasional misstep with this Miss Escape Star tote.

It's not that the Miss ...

Yves Saint Laurent is one of those perennially chic lines that always seems on target. Sure, it's had its off years, but for the most part, YSL is one of those design houses that can stand the test of time. This new leather version ...

I don't know if you missed it, but we've written about the Mairie before. In fact, it was less writing and more just a condensed form of passionate lust, albeit in written format!

Now the luxury leather brand has reinvented the bag, and it is ...

Miu Miu is one of those lines that I approach dubiously, and bags like this are the reason why. While some of its design elements might have seemed interesting a few years ago, today it looks dated and somewhat ridiculous.

The nude patent leather is almost a good ...

I felt a sense of déjà vu when I first clamped eyes on this Marni shopping bag. Doesn't it look an awful lot like the Ornj Bags David Shock makes from construction fences?

Sure the color is more sedate and the materials more luxurious, but both handbags ...

When we've got a busy day ahead, the last thing we want is a clunky accessory weighing us down. Hobo International helps us travel light with this stylish Aster cross-body bag.

The Aster's sexy curves and polished turn-lock closure are pure vintage, but the ...

Burberry gives a bit of shine to its traditional check bag with this patent leather tote.

I had grown tired of Burberry's famous tan nova check print, so I was thrilled to see this sleeker alternative. With too much gloss patent leather can look ...

What is it about Louboutin that makes the line so eternally elegant? I think its the sense of understatement. Louboutin bags are never overburdened with embellishment or over designed. This Melides tote is a great example of how the line melds a simple design with an eye-catching ...

Coach does away with its famous signature prints for this sleek Mia Mini Maggie Purse. Personally, I think it's a better bag for it.

Some Coach fans may like to carry around those telltale C covered handbags, but fashion is moving towards a more ...

Mulberry's line of Bayswater bags is a bonafide phenomenon. Its classic, streamlined designs are popular across the fashion spectrum, from socialites to celebrities. This iPhone case is a very chic, but somewhat unwieldy way to carry your cell.

The blue patent leather on this case is very sleek. ...

Ooooh. Ooooooooh. I'm sorry; when presented with an item of such beauty as the Mairie tote, how am I meant to write anything coherent?

I'm a cynic normally. I like to pick flaws, to complain, to look first at the negatives of a handbag, and then ...

Elaine Turner clearly thought that her Bianca clutch was good enough to produce a second version, but rather than sticking with the way it was before, she has revamped it. Gone is the exotic exterior, replaced instead with a basket-weave body.

By changing the materials, the ...

The snow may have set in around the Northern Hemisphere but rest assured, it'll be spring before we know it. A new season calls for a few new accessories, and few purses seem as appropriate for the warmer weather as this Laura Matthews ...

A pretty lady bug and shiny patent leather bow make this Kenneth Jay Lane clutch something special.

Without those accents, this clutch would be exceedingly ordinary. But they save it from that fate; the enameled finish on the lady bug is gorgeous ...

A wallet needn't be simply a functional accessory to tuck away in the bottom of your bag. If you're carrying a wallet like the Joss from Anya Hindmarch, it deserves to take center stage.

While it doesn't have the space of a clutch, I'd be tempted ...

This fall, Mulberry teamed up with Apple to create a line of laptop-friendly accessories, and the results are spectacular. Honestly, before this line, I've never seen a laptop case that I actually wanted to carry, much less one as enviably beautiful as this Bayswater case.

The black patent ...

Proenza Schouler has released this eerie video to celebrate the upcoming launch of its patent ...

Mulberry's Bayswater bags are the toast of the fashion world. They're chic, well-crafted, and far more affordable than the rest of the It bags. This version of the Bayswater is absolutely genius.  To being with, it's gorgeous, but it's also versatile and practical.

The smooth patent leather is ...

Anya Hindmarch is known for making modern, feminine accessories. Sometimes I find them a bit boring, but not this gorgeous patent leather business card case. This is the kind of luxury item that I can really get behind.

The black patent leather on this case is so ...

Oh, I love this bag. The houndstooth and the red patent leather make it the ideal handbag for winter.

Forget light summery colors and breezy materials; what we need for the cold weather are heavy fabrics and warm textures. The gorgeous patterned houndstooth herringbone is ideal for cold damp ...

A few months ago, I reviewed another bag in Miu Miu's turn lock line that was very similar to this one, and I hated it. Luckily, Miu Miu seems to have fixed some of the less appealing details in this smaller clutch version of ...

Alexander McQueen's line of Britannia clutches is completely iconic, and even after the designer's death, the collection is producing variations that are interesting and new. This patent leather Britannia retains the designer's signature aesthetic with its blend of shiny glam patent and punk rock skulls.

The gloss is ...

Salvatore Ferragamo delivers plenty of shine and style with this playful Miss Vara Bow Bag.

I can definitely imagine Minnie Mouse carrying this bright red patent leather purse. The iconic cartoon character would certainly appreciate the purse's miniature mouse-sized stature and its oversized grosgrain ribbon bow. ...

Versace is not one of the first lines I think of when I think of modern design. Its aesthetic has a bit of an old world quality to it that has worked for it for decades. But this gorgeous electric blue shoulder bag is nothing if it's ...

My relationship with Jimmy Choo has undergone many changes in the past few years. I went from being completely skeptical of his line to being a total convert. So, now I am really disappointed to see the designer's back to his old, ultra-trendy tricks with this ...

Perhaps I'm just a bit difficult to please. After looking at one too many classic but uninspired handbags from Miu Miu, I began to long for something a little more flamboyant and fun. Well the label has delivered just that and then some ...

For its signature clutch, Kenneth Jay Lane has relied on classic Egyptian motifs to add style.

We've saw Kenneth Jay Lane use a snake accent to add style to the Isis clutch, but the complementary black jewels make this one seem much more elegant and refined. It's subtle, ...

I'm sure that Ghibli had the best of intentions when creating this jeweled evening purse. But somewhere along the way it seems its design vision when astray.

This is an ambitious purse, with golden brown stitching haphazardly snaking about the black patent leather body. To up the glam factor Ghibli seems to ...

It is no secret that I am head over heels in love with Kate Spade's Cornelia Street tote. It therefore came as a rather wonderful surprise when I came across a Noel Blair version, just in time for winter.

The difference, of course, is in the shape. Gone is the vintage inspired ...

Downsize your accessories while maintaining your sense of style with this quilted patent wristlet from Chanel.

It may be small, but this Chanel purse has most of the hallmarks of the iconic French brand. There's the chic flap, the engraved turn-lock, and that glossy diamond quilted patent leather. All that is omitted ...

Alexander McQueen's edgy skull accented, Union Jack emblazoned bags tend to grab all the headlines. But the late, great British designer also produced some of the most elegant handbags you'll ever meet. This chic Flapper bag is a great example of this creative genius' more conservative side.

The Flapper is sophisticated without ...

Bodhi is well known for its love of yellow, and its production of strange yet attractive handbags. This chunky square tote is yet another funky example.

I actually love this bag. There, I said it. Despite the fact that it is a mishmash of a bold Greek key pattern, spacious exterior pockets, and bright ...

This may well be the classiest design that I have seen from the creative designer Laura Matthews.

Patent leather always leans itself towards looking smart and work appropriate, especially when the shiny surface is smooth, sleek and uninterrupted by folds and wrinkles. The wallet-like fold-over design of this purse is consequently beautiful, and ...

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 ...

Yves Saint Laurent is one of those lines that almost never gets anything wrong, no matter what style approach it takes. Which isn't to say that YSL has no defined style, it does; it brings it's own chic French flair to the trends in a delightfully unique way. The Downtown tote ...