Lodis offers a retro alternative to all those bland, black briefcases with this Maxwell Jones office bag.

It won't be for everyone, but I love the 70s style colors and diamond print on this briefcase. The extra nappy suede also helps transport us back in time. ...

Alexander Wang has sort of a trunk theme going on this season. Oddly, though, this is the only bag that actually looks like a trunk to me. The effect is really cool on the Jade, but honestly, I'm not sure how I feel about it ...

Alexander Wang's new season of accessories is awesome. I really wasn't sure he could live up to the hype that the last few seasons created, but he definitely has. This Adele trunk clutch is another Wang It bag.

The combination of the rich taupe ...

Antik Batik is one of those quirky lines that manages to put bags on the mainstream market that somehow look totally one-of-a-kind. This fabulous Florine bag has a gorgeous, gilded bohemian look that is sparkly and subdued at the same time.

I am completely crazy about the ...

Carry your belongings with attitude with the spunkily named Gretarella clutch!

OK, so you may not assume that a little patent leather clutch would cost $539.99, what with the number of other similar patent purses on the market. So what makes this sparky little character ...

The name of this Tylie Malibu Utility bag tells you that this accessory means business, but it hasn't forgotten to have a little fun along the way.

Ordinarily designers decorate the body of their handbags and forget about the straps, so it's refreshing to ...

Sara Berman seems dedicated to recreating some of the best looks from the 80s for a new generation. I'm not entirely sure, though, that she knows how to pick the trends that actually deserve a reprisal. This Elfie shoulder bag is awkward in so many ways.

First ...

Vintage art deco meets high tech fashion with this unique Chevron mini bag from Australian luxury label Oroton.

I've never seen anything quite like this purse, and when you look at as many bags as I do that's saying something. The metal details have an art ...

Alexander McQueen's Knuckle Dusters are some of my favorite bags around. They combine elegant materials with an edgy, avant garde aesthetic in a way that is unique, but wearable. This version is particularly understated, if that's even something you can say about a clutch with ...

Classic simplicity can be a hard style to pull off well, but thankfully Stuart Weitzman is an expert at the art.

The Stanza clutch takes what is in essence a midnight black suede purse, and manages to transform it into a glamorous evening bag. An ...

Lucky Brand delivers an interesting twist on the fold-over tote with this Bandit bag.

Fold-over bags typically fold in half to convert, but not the Bandit. Instead its top folds down to reveal a long strap. In this mode you can carry the Bandit as a ...

Until a few months ago, I hadn't heard of Vanessa Bruno. Since then, she's wowed me with her low key bohemian classics. This steel blue suede bag is one of my favorites thus far.

Seriously, what could be better than this awesome blue gray color? It's got all ...

There's something magical about the swirling crystal patterns gracing this luxury clutch purse from Giuseppe Zanotti.

The scrolling silvery pattern reminds us of the kind of thing we might see on a fortune teller's cape or a wizard's cloak. The silvery crystals look so whimsical against ...

Fontanelli offers a relaxed take on the classic bucket bag with this multicolored striped number.

This bucket is more squat, and more slouchy than the average. That works with the gentle spring-time toned stripes and gathered top to create a look that's perfect for lakeside picnics ...

Fendi is a revered fashion house, but its accessories have always been a little hit and miss for me. There are only so many signature printed purses one girl can handle after all. So I'm thrilled to see the Italian label trying something new with this Twins ...

Chanel's black quilted bags are classic, but every now and then I long for something just a bit different. The French fashion house delivers with this red suede purse.

It has all of the classic Chanel elements, from the diamond quilted finish to the woven chain ...

You know what they say about being careful what you wish for. After bemoaning so many samey bags from Balenciaga, I should be thrilled the label's stepped out of the box with this Alphabet Bag. Instead I'm longing for its old creative vision.

This is a real departure ...

This season's Marc by Marc Jacobs line has been a little touch and go. Some of the bags have been a little cheap and cheesy, but this Hairy Turnlock Helena Hobo is understated and practical, despite its not so elegant name.

The smooth black suede on the Hairy Helena has a very short ...

A decorative suede hobo for only a little over $100? You don't see that very often. However, that is exactly what Tignanello has delivered with its reasonably priced Suede Sensations tote.

Although this hobo is available in single colors, I actually think the contrasting color selection is what makes it interesting. The panels of brown, ...

Bisadora get back to basics with this elegant Bohemian sling bag.
The name is a little confusing as there are none of the tassels or flower power prints we associate with boho fashion. However the soft suede does give this sling bag a hint of hippie style.

This soft ...

Well, I've seen fringed bags before, but none of them looked quite like this!

There is more fringing here than there is bag, which is quite remarkable. My first instinct is to say that it  looks a little like a spoof prop from a comedy show, or ...

To be honest, I've never really thought much of Giueseppe Zanotti as a designer. His work is expensive and trendy, and not always terribly original. But this suede clutch is making me think differently, because it has a sophisticated style all its own.

The best thing about this ...

Why have just one leather when you can have three?!

This Coccinelle patchwork tote neatly combines soft brown suede, glossy snakeskin-embossed leather, and simple smooth chocolate leather. Were these in different colors the effect would be a little over the top, but the consistent brown shade means that instead ...

When Halston chose Sarah Jessica Parker as its creative director, the fashion world was turned upside down. Even fans of SJP wondered if she had the chops to actually design clothes and accessories, as opposed to just looking good in them. But her simple, chic, and affordable designs ...

I am of the opinion you simply can't go wrong with an electric blue handbag, especially if you team it with electric blue shoes! If you disagree, then I present the Hype Cindy clutch to dispel those silly ideas!

The thing with a bright color like this blue suede is that ...

Just look at that color! Even if everything else about this Be & D clutch happened to be horrible, that vivid shade of electric teal would be enough to make it into something seriously cool.

As it happens, however, the rest of this purse isn't horrible by any stretch of ...

I don't know what's going on with all this shearling I've been seeing, lately. I thought that it was a faded trend, but it seems to be holding on for dear life. Frankly, I'm tired of looking at it, and I'm disappointed with Jimmy Choo for giving ...

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 ...

I've been a bit critical of Ugg Australia bags in the past, preferring to keep my Uggs on my feet at home rather than to step out carrying them. But with this small cross-body bag, I think I've found an Ugg Australia accessory ...

There was a time where it seemed handbags were getting bigger and bigger, to the point where they threatened to dwarf us all. Now it seems the pendulum has shifted, and I'm enjoying the more compact charms of bags like this McLane Mini from Tory ...

Suede and patent leather combinations are everywhere at the moment, and the Coined purse from Bodhi offers one of the most unusual colors of the bunch.

First you have that traditional tan suede, in a wonderful caramel camel shade that will work really well with the current fashion favorites. Then, gathering ...

Versace's classic Italian aesthetic has taken a new turn this season. With a dark, rich color palette and sumptuous materials, the line is bringing its signature sense of bling to more minimal designs. I haven't really been a huge fan of Versace in the past, but bags like ...

Roger Vivier embraces its whimsical side with this playful suede shoulder purse.

I must admit, this is the last accessory I expected to see from the fashion house known for its sleek, retro designs. I imagine a young girl might make something like this if someone ...

Purple is a really hot color this season. We've seen it a lot in rock star funky accessories, but it isn't that often that it looks so preppy and conservative. This satchel by Vanessa Bruno manages to make purple look preppy and utilitarian in a totally new ...

OK, hands up. Who loves Bodhi handbags? I certainly do, as there isn't a Bodhi purse that I do not actively lust after. With their bold colors, unusual shapes and unbelievably luxurious high gloss sheen, they are unusual and stunning additions to the whole handbag industry.

OK, lusting over, what ...

With its plum purple color and golden crest, this Margaret purse from Mulberry appears fit for a queen!

This purse looks a little stuffy from a distance, but when you get up close and personal you'll discover its cute quirks. The crest isn't authentically regal at all, although it is ...

I've seen so many Miquelrius handbags featuring sexy cartoon girls holding martinis and shopping bags that it's refreshing to see the brand getting back to basics. This Agatha Ruiz de la Prada bag marks a real change in direction for the ...

Antik Batik's quirky bohemian design sensibility is rocking the accessories market this season. Just when you though boho chic was totally over, they've gone and done it in an ethnically-inspired, casually chic way with a subtle rock-n-roll sensibility.

The rich, soft forest green makes the perfect backdrop ...

One of my favorite things about the Marc by Marc Jacobs line is the way it moves from ultra-hip to super preppy all within the same season without sacrificing any of its signature style. That, and the ...

Antik Batik's new line of accessories is really impressing me. Its signature blend of casual bohemian style with ethnic influences is inspired. This Anka 1 bag totally lives up to my expectations.

The soft suede material is a deep, ...

We've got our Gossip Girls and our Hollywood starlets, but modern celebrities just don't seem to have the style of their vintage predecessors. So I've been thrilled to see Maxx New York looking to Hollywood icons of yesteryear for inspiration. I'm not sure whether this ...

Antik Batik is a newer line that is quickly making a name for itself. Started in 1992 by Gabriella Cortese, the line features ethnic inspired prints and designs. Sometimes these turn out looking really boho, and sometimes they come together in a fabulously rock-n-roll sort of way. This Friel bag could go either ...

I have been looking for a way to incorporate lace into an everyday outfit for a while now. After all, lace is in all the shops at the moment, and I have always loved the complex textured and understated sex-appeal inherent in the fabric. This Cynthia Vincent tote is one of the few ...

These days Lindsay Lohan's wardrobe is one of the few things we can admire about her. She might not make the best life choices, but carrying accessories like this Joyce bag from JJ Winters at least she always looks stylish!

Joyce might be a name which reminds you of old ladies and ...

Jimmy Choo gets in touch with its inner wild child with this zebra printed suede hobo. Honestly this is a bag I'm in two minds about. There's a lot to like, but there's also plenty that leaves me cold.

Zebra print can so easily look ostentatious, so I like its treatment here. ...

When I think of Givenchy I think of classic, minimalist styling that transcends the trends. So I was a little surprised to find this Pluto bag in the brand's latest collection.

This bag seems like it was designed with contemporary tastes firmly in mind. Studs are in, so let's cover the bag ...

We're just leaving summer, but fashion is already looking ahead to colder weather. Nothing says winter like suede, and when it's dressed up like this it's downright irresistible.

The glammed up style comes from a shower of sparkling colored crystals. I love the way these tiny jewels pop against the soft black ...

I don't really think that the words "elegant" and "tote" go together that often. This is partially because a lot of bags that are called totes aren't really totes and a lot of bags that are described as elegant aren't actually elegant. This Cabeceo is definitely both.

The black quilted suede is soft ...

I have mixed feelings about accessories newcomer Sara Berman. On the one hand, I think her designs are pared down interpretations of current trends at somewhat reasonable prices. But on the other hand, sometimes I find her design sense derivative and boring, and while I appreciate her slightly lower than average designer ...

Anya Hindmarch puts a modern spin on the popular patchwork purse with this striking Belvedere bag. And it seems the stars are already taking notice, as it was recently spotted on the arm of Gossip Girl's Blair Waldorf.

The first thing you'll spot are those gorgeous vertical black on black stripes. But ...