Miu Miu's past few seasons have been extremely unreliable. Even still, this fringed linen bag is a disappointment.

The fabric is luxe and nice, and has a lovely natural finish. But don't get me started on the fringe. It just makes what could be a simple, lovely bag into ...

Harveys gets into the swing of summer with this nautical Rope Tote.

Rather than the brand's traditional woven design, this coastal tote sees the seatbelts arranged in vertical white and blue stripes. This nautical look is accented with a large anchor appliqué and cheery red trim.

The shoulder straps are formed with chunky ...

Jil Sander's pared down aesthetic appeals to a lot of different kinds of women. Her pieces are versatile enough to be loved by posh uptown types, and crazy avant garde fashion loving types alike. The Madame is a good example of that versatility, although it veers a little to the conservative side.

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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 ...

Oversized clutches are still loved by the fashion jet set, and the Hype Naomi bag is one of the most unusual designs.

Whilst this wrinkled leather purse does conform to the current predilection towards large rectangular bags, the designer breaks up the norm with the uniquely textured plum leather, and the unusual matching rope ...

Magid, an expert in producing lightweight summery bags using paper straw, has produced this nautical inspired straw tote.

The tote design is pretty basic, following the very typical shape found in summery totes and beach bags all year round. The tight weave makes sure it is pretty resilient, but even so this probably ...

Balenciaga has wooed starlets like Nicole Richie and Lindsay Lohan with its contemporary handbags. Their purses are casual, yet always embody uptown chic. But the brand takes things down a notch with its Arena Giant Rope Duffel Bag.

The glazed electric blue leather is every inch as sophisticated as we'd expect from ...

This cute and casual Luella bag from Elliott Lucca is the ideal companion for the warmer weather ahead.

It's made from marine blue leather woven together with cream rope for a distinctive summery look. This fun exterior is embellished with matching leather flower charms.

The zip top closure has a large leather pull tag for ...