If a retro shoulder bag hooked up with a piece of carry-on luggage they might give birth to something like Hayden-Harnett's Nackie Satchel.

This handbag has a very unusual look. It seems almost as if two bags have simply been sewn together. That quirkiness will never appeal to ...

Cole Haan infuses the style of the satchel with the smart soul of a tote with its Village Eden bag.

Cole Haan calls is a tote, but the familiar east-west styling seems much more in keeping with satchel bags. The classic satchel silhouette, with ...

Baggallini puts its stamp on the classic doctor bag style with the Berlin.

Frankly this is the kind of purse that's easy to overlook. Its design is neat enough, but it doesn't really do anything to command attention. It's available in 12 different colors, but these tame hues ...

According to dictionary definitions, utilitarian is a word describing something designed for use rather than beauty. So it's only fitting that Laurel & Sunset's used the word to christen this hobo bag.

I wouldn't say the Utilitarian's an ugly duckling, but it clearly puts ...

Moonsus delivers everything city girls need with this Metropolitan satchel.

Notice that I said need, not want. Because I know you're looking at this satchel and starting to yawn. I can't say that I blame you. It certainly doesn't have the personality of many satchels on the market, ...

The Fossil Vintage range re-lives some of the best traditional vintage moments from our fashion past.

The particular Zeitgeist being re-enacted for this fabric tote is the utilitarian look. This style is one that constantly cycles in and out of fashion, and it will have re-occurred time and time again throughout ...

I've always thought of clutch purses as stylish but fairly impractical accessories for nights on the town. But Ellington has made me change my point of view with this surprising Amelia travel clutch.

The Amelia shuns glitter and glitz for old fashion functionality. While its bright pink nylon ...

Albert Chu applies the design logic he learned working as an architect to his unusual and functional new handbag label, Otaat.

Otaat has four handbags in all, each with their own unique and practical quirks. There's the Oak bag pictured, which is designed like a log carrier for ...

American West's frontier styled handbags aren't to everyone's tastes, but at least you always know what you're going to get. The brand fiercely clings to its creative vision with Western bags like this Lady Lace tote.

This is one of the most feminine American ...

I am willing to bet that you have never heard of a brand called Silverhooks. Well, this $22 clutch is bound to make you sit up and pay attention!

OK, so perhaps the fabrics of this purse aren't all that fancy. You have a geometrically quilted faux leather, in a ...

Cheap and cheerful is the name of the game with this brilliantly affordable tote from Devon & Jones.

OK, so there is nothing fancy about this. It is a simple drawstring rucksack, perfect for carrying bits and pieces, and probably most ideally suited to toting sports kits and other such ...

At first glance it seems that the only thing Vera Bradley's gotten carried away with is the detailed print. But there's more to this Get Carried Away tote than meets the eye.

While it looks like so many Vera Bradley bags, with ...

Travelon claims to deliver just what I need with this small nylon purse of the same name.

And reluctantly, I'm forced to admit that it's probably right. I might wish for luxury, style, and ample space for toting everything from magazines to ...

Stone Mountain challenges what we think about weekenders with this Weekender Cross-Body bag.

Rather than a bag for carrying all the luggage we need on a short getaway, this Weekender is the kind of purse that you'll sling across your body when you're doing a spot of sight-seeing. ...

When getting the job done is more important than making a style statement, look to a bag like this Annie Cross-Body from Ellington.

This is an ideal bag for girls on the go, with its lightweight nylon body and plethora of pockets. You'll find two on the outside for easy access to ...

Baggallini strives to deliver the only bag that you'll ever need with the Only Bagg. Whether they succeed though is up to you.

Personally I prefer a few more stylish options in my arsenal; a teeny tiny evening clutch, a luxury leather bag for posh meals out, and a small cross-body purse ...

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 ...

There's a time and a place for flashy It bags, but when it comes to surviving the nine to five grind you want a purse that puts practicality first. This Universal bag from Dan W definitely fits the bill.

This is one of the most cleverly designed purses I've seen in some ...

Proving that simple can be oh so chic is this Heiress Ensemble Clutch from Buxton.

Something tells me this purse might be a bit too simple for the Paris Hiltons of the world, but I'm enamored with the sleek design and soft taupe color of this Heiress purse. This shade really shows ...

Handbags aren't all about style. Sometimes they are all about being functional.

If you are the sort of person who lives life on the run, then practicality is bound to be near the top of your list of requirements. If you are outdoorsy too then this is the case even more, and that ...

We're often told that those oversized bags we love come at a risk to our own health. Former massage therapist Tiffany Anisette has solved the problem with her innovative new handbag knows as the B.A.G.

B.A.G. stands for Business Active Girl, and it's made for just those modern women. It's ...

At first glance this Stella tote from Ellington looks like so many other patent leather tote's on the market, but there's more to this carryall than means the eye.

That's not to say the exterior is boring. There's a classic appeal to the rich red patent leather body offset as it is ...

Kavu offers a practical purse without the flash in its Hobart Satchel.

While it's called a satchel, the name is a bit of a misnomer. The tall cylindrical shape is like no satchel that I've ever seen, and its long, adjustable strap is more typical of a cross-body bag. Yet no matter ...

This Rope Sling Bag from Kavu is just the kind of accessory I'd want by my side when I'm conquering the great outdoors.

It's simply designed, with little flash, but every decision was made with comfort and practicality in mind. The canvas body is durable and functional, perfect for resisting stains or ...

Yak Pak's Liberty Bowler is one of those rare handbags that surpasses expectations. When I first laid eyes on it, I thought it was cute enough, and that the design seemed practical enough. I didn't dislike the bowler, but I certainly wasn't wowed.

That was before taking the Liberty out for ...

Ellington obviously had jetsetters in mind when it created the In-Flight Tote.

The styling is simple but classic. There's no fluff or frippery about it, but its look isn't likely to date any time soon. And in this periwinkle blue it does have a certain charm.

It's not the best looking travel bag ...

During her tenure at Chloe she defined the It Bag with styles like the Paddington and Bay Bag, but today Phoebe Philo says the fashion concept is passé.

Celine's new creative director says that these days she'd rather produce bags that are desired for their quality and functional ...