The quartet of designing divas at Plastenka proves the old adage that one person's trash is another's treasure with their sustainable accessories range. The ladies turn plastic-based waste into their unique purses.

The Hungary-based label isn't discerning about the litter it uses. The exteriors of ...

I've got to admit that I haven't carried a plastic purse since I was knee high to a grasshopper. But back then plastic purses didn't look nearly as chic as this Dominica clutch from Menbur.

I've always associated plastic with cheap and tacky, but treated in the right ...

I didn't think plastic could ever be considered fantastic until I spotted the exotically named Ingra Pel Esparraguera clutch from Menbur.

Plastic has always been one of those cheap and cheerful materials, but packaged up by Menbur you'd easily forget that. In fact, most people won't ...

I do like a good box clutch. There is something about a strong shape and unusual pattern than can make me feel more like a princess than any other bag could ever hope to. This Jessica McClintock plastic clutch ...

The day Alexander McQueen died was a seriously sad day for Fashion, folks. He was a giant, a rule-breaker, and a tastemaker. His vision lives on in his work, and this Atlantis clutch is the perfect example.

I know this bag isn't going to be for a lot of people, but it isn't ...

We were critical of Echo when it used terry cloth as the feature fabric on its slouchy tote recently. We derided the material for being cheap and nasty, commenting that its only redeeming quality is its ability to absorb water.

So how strange that when paired with an equally cheap material ...

Ah, doesn't this purse remind you of the Bakelite handbags of yesteryear?

OK, so the durability of design and workmanship may not be quite up to antique standards, what with the simple synthetic shape, but I do think this pays good homage to the vintage shapes and styles that so dominated the past. ...

This Betseyville Safari Park wristlet is yet another bold and dramatic handbag from vivacious designer Betsy Johnson.

This miniature wristlet definitely isn't for the shy and retiring amongst us! The glossy gold trim, the bold animal print and the clear on-trend vinyl all combine to make this a real attention grabber.

As with many ...

Vogue reports that transparency is one of the trends for the coming summer season. In the same breath, small and decorative bags are fashionable too. Sometimes, however, you can't have both; after all, your shopping and work won't fit in a teeny tiny oh so pretty mini-bag!

This tote definitely hits transparency on ...

With summer pretty much on the doorstep, I am currently loving plastic bags. Vivienne Westwood plastic shoes are dominating the market, and bags are starting to follow the same vinyl trends.

This Guess handbag is a particularly useful and pretty example.The plastic is glossy and functional, and avoids being tacky with the addition ...