Nicole Lee puts a playful spin on high-end style with this Adela mini bag.

The Adela's simple pouchette shape and front flap with its turn-lock closure are obvious homages to leading designer purses. But Nicole Lee's exaggerated features give this purse its point of difference. The ...

DKNY embraces classic handbag design with this traditional Town & Country tote.

There's a time and place for tradition, of course, but I think it's also important for handbag designers to know when to move on. And the time has well and truly come ...

Nicole Lee shows uncharacteristic restraint with this Candace Boston Bag.

It seems the cheap and cheerful label may have taken more than a few leaves out of Louis Vuitton's design book here. The signature print with its flowers and diamonds seems inspired by Louis Vuitton's more ...

Prepare to embrace your inner girly girl and feast your eyes upon this deliciously feminine Storypatch Groovy bag from Coach's Poppy collection.

Let's face it; unless you're one of those girls who adores Barbie, Elle Woods, and above all the color pink you're not going to ...

Roberto Cavalli has created some of the quirkiest and kookiest bags that I've ever seen. So I was surprised to see the designer release this fairly pedestrian logo detail bag.

The name really doesn't leave much to the imagination, and neither does the bag. ...

You don't need to be a dab hand in the kitchen to work this Mini Chef bag from Fendi.

Its name doesn't make a lot of sense until you imagine this bag turned upside down. With its domed shape, gentle pleats, and wide band this bag could easily double as a chef's ...

Many bagistas are willing to pay the big bucks for Louis Vuitton's signature brown and tan print, or the large interlocking Cs of a Chanel purse. But new research reported in the Journal of Marketing says that discerning luxury lovers are happy to pay even more to leave those ...

This bucket bag from Etienne Aigner's Harlow collection might not turn heads, but it's got the functional features that make it irresistible to girls on the go.

The Harlow isn't as large as many bags on the market, but it's big enough to handle everything you really need without weighing you down. ...

Gucci shows so many designers how it's done with the Guccissima, a handbag whose signature print doesn't obnoxiously boast the brand.

Instead, the interlocking Gs fade subtly into the background of the sunshine yellow leather. You know they're there, but they're not distracting. And while the bold color may not suit everybody, ...

Brands like Fendi and Louis Vuitton would have you believe that nothing says classic like a signature print. While I'm dubious when the high-end labels feed us that line, I'm even less convinced when designers like Giani Bernini jump on the bandwagon.

With its new age name, I expected something a lot ...

If you're a girly girl who loves Ralph Lauren, I may have just found your ideal bag. But if you're not, this open top tote probably won't impress you.

While this pink purse is clearly targeted at Barbie-loving stylistas, it's not as obnoxious as many bags of its ilk. The pink background ...

Messenger bags often get a raw deal in the style stakes, as designers look to functionality over frills. While this Peacock Messenger Bag isn't exactly red-carpet ready, it's likely to turn a few heads in the classroom or office.

Signature prints often look a little obnoxious covering accessories, but I don't mind ...

Fold-over bags are prized by bagistas who can't settle for just one look. Carry it by the cutout handles and you've got a conventional tote. Fold the top over and voila: it's a clutch. Now Emilio Pucci gives us his colorful take on the convertible trend.

As with so many Emilio ...

Emilio Pucci is famous for creating colorful and quirky accessories adorned with his iconic signature prints. While they're ideal for toting to the beach or the mall, they'll never pass for after-five wear. That's where this stunning silk purse comes in.

It’s made from sateen silk rendered in a delicious mustard ...

If you love Emilio Pucci's psychedelic signature prints, but don't feel confident enough to carry a bag as large as the Summer Shopper, this cosmetics purse could be just what you've been searching for.

Those colorful signature prints are what makes these cosmetics purses so appealing. But what I like most ...

Anyone familiar with Jessica Simpson's brand won't be surprised by this Dresscode tote. I think I could easily recognize the company's signature look on it from a line-up of handbags (if that ever existed). As far as Jessica Simpson purses go, this one's a prime example of everything the brand offers.

The ...