Givenchy gives the classic hobo a fashion forward makeover with the Obsedia.

Givenchy's retained elements of the traditional style, but made the finish much more sophisticated. There's a gentle slouch to the material, but it's so thick and lush that it doesn't collapse in a heap. That added ...

Elliott Lucca reminds us that black leather doesn't have to be boring with this Rioja wallet.

The classic cowhide is dressed up with vertical stitching and seams. The details create depth and texture along the traditionally colored leather which really livens up the typical wallet shape. ...

DKNY isn't the most extravagant line out there, nor is it the most original. Its talent lies in creating affordable, stylish bags of good quality that are consistent with today's trends. This textured leather shoulder bag is a great example of this.

The textured black leather on this tote ...

Marc By Marc Jacobs is re-winning my heart day after day. Seriously, this man is a fashion hitmaker. This Fran tote is gorgeous, versatile, practical, eye-catching, and well-priced. Basically, it's perfect as far as I'm concerned.

First of all, this cherry leather is just so ideal. ...

Have I been raving about Marc by Marc Jacobs. If not, sorry, because the line definitely deserves some love. This textured leather hobo is a fabulous example of how the brand combines hip urban styling and broad wearability.

The textured black leather on this bag is ...

Marni seems to be taking sort of a Miu Miu turn, lately. In the 90s I might have meant that as a compliment, but currently what I mean is that it just can't be relied on. I actually quite like this bubble textured tote, but it's too expensive and ...

Mulberry makes high class designs with contemporary flair. I'm often impressed by the quality and timelessness of its accessories. This Polly Push Lock satchel is a great example of its posh but casual style.

The textured black leather on the Polly Push Lock is really ...

Michael Kors had a long moment of popularity in the 1990s. All the models wore his low key, classic but modern pieces. In the past decade, however, he seems to have mostly regurgitated his own former designs or current trends. I'm not really sure where he was ...

Fashion is always retro obsessed, but the 80s and 90s trend seems to have lasted an especially long time, don't you think? Luckily, those were both great decades for me, and for accessories. This Robyn hobo takes cues from both eras and restyles them for modern ...

Miu Miu has come up with a lot of ridiculous bags in the past few seasons. But sprinkled throughout its motley mess of accessories are gems like this one. This textured leather shoulder bag has an old school charm that's hard to resist.

The weathered look of the ...

I wasn't really  fan of Michael Kors until his MICHAEL diffusion line got really awesome and I had to take a closer look at the collection. This bag is a masterful piece of minimalism, and though it might not scream "fashion icon," that's exactly the point. It doesn't ...

I have been absolutely raving about DKNY, lately. And for good reason, too. It's really stepped up its game in terms of style, but still seem to be able to offer consumers a truly reasonable price range. This wristlet is one of the most practical and most affordable ...

The MICHAEL line by Michael Kors has become one of my favorites over the past few seasons. It has managed to combine trendy wearability with affordability in a most ingenious way. This Sloan textured tote is a great everyday bag at a very reasonable price.

Frankly, though, ...

I'm totally thrilled with the Marc by Marc Jacob's line's latest offerings. It's doing a lot of chic, quirky reinterpretations of its other bags, and also of bags from the Marc Jacobs collection. This Bowler calls to mind similar bags from the collection, but ...

Jimmy Choo's designs have been getting edgier and edgier the past few seasons. They haven't just been getting edgier, either, they've been getting more and more innovative. His latest textured bags are some of my favorite that the line has ever put out, and the Saba is ...

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 ...

I know that if you don't have anything nice to say that it's better to say nothing at all, but I just can't hold my tongue in this situation. The design of this version of the Single is so bizarre, I really can't figure out what Mr. Jacobs was thinking.

The combination of ...

While the Marc by Marc Jacobs line is always hip and fresh, the Marc Jacobs collection is always ladylike and chic. Jacobs has, in the past few decades, literally redefined American fashion. The understated sophistication of this Camille tote shows Jacobs at his best.

The textured black leather on the Camille has a ...

Givenchy has been known to push fashion boundaries, but it shows remarkable restraint in creating the Eclipse satchel.

The classic good looks start with the lovely black leather finish. It has a slight sheen to the pebbled surface, but it's not as glossy as a true patent might be. It's just enough ...

Cross-body bags tend to be big and bulky affairs. There's convenience in that oversized approach, but not a lot of style. Elliott Lucca delivers a daintier option with the Trieste.

This is one smooth operator, with its inverted pleat design and chic braided strap. The textured leather is incredibly soft, and surprisingly ...

With a postmodern minimalist flair, Halston has reinvented the tote bag. It's not hard to see how the Post Tote got its name!

The crescent shape reminds me of a hobo bag, but there's none of the slouchiness we associate with that style. The textured leather gives the handbag a little more ...