Matt & Nat takes us back to the 80s with this fun Jools clutch purse.

I can just imagine Madonna in her Suddenly Susan garb carrying this purse down the red carpet. Its pyramid studs give it just the right amount of edge, although ...

In recent years we've seen O'Neill evolving from a casual surf brand to a fashion label for all seasons. When once it exclusively produced beach bags, today it makes bags like the Courtney that can work all year round. I appreciate the label's move towards more fashion ...

Prepare to shield your eyes and embrace your wild side as you look at this Bows & Whistles Clutch from Betsey Johnson.

Perhaps it's not even necessary to tell you this is a Betsey Johnson original. I can't imagine anyone else having ...

Carla Mancini brings some rock and roll edge to boho fashion with this Julia Hobo.

With its soft leather body, fringed accents, and long tassels you might assume the Julia was your typical bohemian handbag. But the Julia is one tough cookie. The fringe is shorter ...

It's bound to be too much for conservative fashion fans, but I'm strangely drawn to the playful retro style of this Melrose bag from Imoshion.

There's definitely a vintage vibe about this purse, but it's created in such an unusual way. Silver pyramid studs typically have a modern rock flair, ...

After seeing studded bag after studded bag over the last few seasons, I've begun to grow weary of the chunky hardware. If you haven't though, you should be in raptures with the Pyramid Paradise satchel from Kathy Van Zeeland.

Kathy Van Zeeland has never ...

If you're not quite prepared to let go of studs yet, this Sydney Satchel from B. Makowsky could be your bag.

The designer shows uncharacteristic restraint, using rows of pyramid studs along the tops of the front slip pockets to add edge without overwhelming the satchel. ...

Just when I thought I'd seen the season's last studded handbag, another one pops up. The trend might be becoming a bit passé, but I don't mind the treatment Vanessa Bruno has given the hardware in this Grand Cabas Rivet Tote.

Rather ...

Hype has reinvented the boho staple, the hobo, with this bold Rebecca bag.

I usually don't warm to handbags which favor trendy details over timeless design, but the unique way Hype has put the accents together has won me over.

I was beginning to tire of studs, but by adding them to decorative ...

Are you in the mood for a little kitsch? Then feast your eyes upon this Elvis Tri-Color Clutch from Ashley M.

We've always relied on this brand for quirky pop culture themed purses, but this might be the most gimmicky yet. Strangely though, that doesn't put me off. Ashley M doesn't take ...

Matt & Nat is known for being a warm, fuzzy brand dedicated to saving the planet with its animal-friendly, vegan leather accessories. It seems the label wanted us to know it's got a few edges with the release of the Malik Nappa-Style clutch. I don't know about you, but this purse ...

This classic styled hobo from XOXO is ironically called the Perfectionist. It's a funny title, as looking at it I get the feeling XOXO wasn't trying very hard here.

All of the right elements are there. The clean crescent shape is traditional, even if its silhouette isn't as slouchy as we'd expect. ...

Armani Exchange reinterprets the modern studded trend in an elegantly cool way with this Pyramid Stud Leather Bag.

The key here is restraint. Pyramid shaped studs tend to appear a lot bolder than their flattened round counterparts, but by restricting them to handle bases and along the top zip, Armani Exchange creates ...

If the Pyramid Satchel was a little bold for you, it's worth considering Melie Bianco's Side Pyramid Studded Hobo. The same pyramid shaped studs accent the purse, but they're much more subtle.

Rather than cover the bottom of the bag as they do on the Pyramid Satchel, Melie Bianco keep the ...

These days studs aren't simply for wearing in your ears or embellishing the leather jackets of grizzled old bikies. This season, they're one of the hottest ways to dress up a handbag, a belt, or a killer pair of heels.

We've seen the edgy details make a splash on the catwalk, ...

Big Buddha gives the hobo a contemporary makeover with the Soho.

It features two of fall's biggest trends: fringe and pyramid studs. Yet by keeping the accents in check, the look is timeless rather than faddish. The fringing is short, ensuring the purse never looks like it's just stepped from the South. ...

Kenneth Jay Lane has given the traditional envelope clutch a few contemporary tweaks with the Giza.

The traditional triangular flap and skinny profile is retained, but it's the modern twists which make this more than just another envelope purse. The Giza takes its name from the pyramid shaped studs that dot its ...

Marc Jacobs, king of the West Village, oh how many Carrie Bradshaw wannabes he has spawned. Personally, I think the man's a genius, and one of the few American designers to make others across the Atlantic take notice. But, this bag has got to go.

It's a lot more Elle Woods than Carrie ...

Botkier strikes the balance between feminine elegance and rock and roll edge with the Olivia shoulder bag.

The pyramid studded belt accent and angular trim bring the punk rock style. But this is balanced by the Olivia's petite package and soft ruched leather. In the hands of a less capable designer, the ...

Cleopatra is one of history's most revered figures: powerful, sexy, and devastatingly beautiful. To name a handbag after this iconic Egyptian ruler sets high expectations, which this Kathy Van Zeeland satchel struggles to live up to.

The Cleopatra gets its name from the pyramid studs which dot the synthetic finish. The studs ...