Rampage gives a cool Middle Eastern feel to the traditional flap purse with this Abbey shoulder bag.

The Abbey has a very basic base, but the details help to elevate it above the pack. The gathered seams are a modern take on Chanel's famous diamond quilting. The straps, ...

A psychedelic color scheme makes this Boaz hobo from Donald J Pliner really pop.

I know the surreal color combination of yellow leather with aqua piping won't excite everybody, but I love its difference. If it's too lairy for you don't worry; Donald J ...

I'm not sure this BCBG Max Azria satchel has quite the mystery that its name suggests, but there's certainly a seductive quality about the Femme Fatale.

The satchel's cool, clean lines are classic, but the deep curved seams give the Femme Fatale ...

After the bold design of its Boston Tie-Dyed satchel, the classic colors of 7 Chi's Jen Mini Shoulder Bag took me by surprise. But look a little harder and it's easy to spot the brand's typical modern style.

While its silhouette looks traditionally boxy from a distance, the Jen is all ...

The Latico Parquet bag is the kind of bowler that seems far too good for carrying heavy balls and stinky shoes!

The domed shape is classic bowler, but the parquet-like seams are far from traditional. The effect is something I rarely see on modern bags, but I always admire a brand which ...

Tusk blends all the style of the Orient with a modern design aesthetic to create its Bamboo Slim Tote.

We've seen many Asian inspired bags of late, but this is more subtle than most. Rather than sporting delicate cherry blossom prints or silky finishes, this tote channels the East with its center ...

Tusk dresses up the traditional hobo bag with this elegant Orissa purse.

The soft leather slouches as any hobo might, but the tiny vertical seams ensure it doesn't look too slovenly. The structured body is matched by a shape which is more bucket than crescent. It all helps to create an image ...

It seems like Hobo International purses just keep getting better and better. Once the stable of basic but boring bags, the brand has now learned how to jazz up its classic shapes with contemporary accents.

The Alene shoulder bag is an excellent example of Hobo International's fresh new approach. The slightly curved ...

Inge Christopher is famous for feminine evening bags which channel old Hollywood glamour. So it's surprising to see the brand creating something as edgy and contemporary as the Greta.

This hobo has the crescent shape we expect, but it's a lot less slouchy. The structure comes from decorative seams dotted with edgy ...