Jil Sander delivers a bag that lives up to its name with the Simple Tote.

It is very simple, but that often derogatory term doesn't quite convey its charm. I've been won over by its cheerful Curcuma Yellow color, which is so rich and warm. It's ...

Wallets don't come much simpler than The Fold from Leffot. This no frills purse is made from a single piece of horse leather, which folds up to hold your financial needs in place.

The smallest, and most affordable version at $95, just carries bills, but if you can't ...

Frye keeps it simple with this no frills Carson clutch.

While the Carson's clean pouch style is simple, it's not without luxury. It's made from buttery soft leather, complemented by matching stitching and stamped with the Frye Company logo.

Some bagistas may feel Frye's minimalist approach is a ...

Vanessa Bruno keeps things chic and simple with this Athe Porte Monnaie Wallet. That name is a bit of a mouthful, but the purse behind it is far less fancy.

This really is a stock standard wallet, with a few appealing perks. ...

Prada keeps it simple with this elegant black leather crystal kisslock clutch.

There's a fine line between boring and simply chic, and sadly I think Prada has come down on the wrong side of things. The large faceted crystals on the kisslock clasp do their best ...

If Jackie Onassis taught us anything about style, it's that nothing makes a bigger impression than a few classic elements. That's how you create a look that's simple, uncluttered, and timelessly fashionable. Liz Claiborne's followed the same philosophy with this small Jackie demi bag.

The simple semi circle shape won't ever get ...

Big Buddha keeps it simple with this restrained Allie hobo.

The world of hobo handbags is overrun with purses covered in fringe and embellished with tassels. That makes the clean, smooth lines of the Allie come as somewhat of a breakthrough. Big Buddha is careful that simple doesn't mean boring though. The ...

Sometimes the simplest of accessories can be the most chic. In a world of over-adorned purses, the clean lines of this Coco clutch from Ananas really stand out.

This is one of the most simply designed purses I've ever seen. There are no tricks here; just a simply shaped pouch with a ...

Tepper Jackson gets back to basics with this stylish messenger bag. While many of the brand's designs feature wild psychedelic prints and playful stenciled animals, this handbag instead relies on a bold shot of color and clean lines for its style.

Available in wine red, moss green, or teal, this is a ...

Linea Pelle reminds us that the most effective clutch purses aren't always the ones that scream the loudest with the Angie.

Just like Miss Jolie, the Angie is a bag which relies on its natural beauty to impress. Two large antique brass buttons are the only accents needed here. The washed lambskin ...

It looks like such a simple bag, but the Dooney & Bourke Luna packs quite a punch.

The first knock-out blow comes with the color range. While in previous years Dooney & Bourke's made the Luna in conservative white and black, the recent crop of colors is a lot more daring. Consider ...

Is this is wallet, a coin purse or a clutch? Perhaps it is a little makeup bag, or simply a storage pouch? This square little purse is quite a mystery, and it is confusing me!

Regarding looks, it is actually quite a nice break from the norm to see something this undecorated. The ...

For once, cute surf-wear designer Roxy has produced a hobo that is more about simplicity than canvas.

Where usually the designer's signature logos and prints are all over the bag, this simple Where It's At hobo has only plain and minimalist white synthetic. Suddenly this casual designer is more than appropriate for the office, and ...

Spiegel keeps it simple with this lovely jersey-knit hobo bag.

At first glance, one could easily accuse this handbag of being boring. It's got no bows or buckles to attract our attention. Black is a color too conservative to wow us. And jersey-knit doesn't have the same appeal as an exotic skin ...

Here is a new purse designer, fresh on the scene, whose individual take on sophisticated & modern handbags is getting attention.

Shops like celebrity favorite Kitson and online e-tailer Shopbop are among the first to carry some of these very unique and original handbags.

I'm referring to West/Feren Handbags, the creative brain ...