An elegant embossed texture helps make this Fairbanks Clutch from Menbur a cut above the rest.

This elegant purse has many of the trademarks of a classic clutch, from its structured design to its satiny finish. But that embossing is what makes it really special. While the texture ...

Calvin Klein impressed me with the lush texture of its Rain purse. Now the label has done it again with the gorgeous finish of its Tree Bark clutch.

The name of this accessory is less enigmatic than the Rain. There's no mystery about where the moniker comes from; the surface has a ...

A complex handbag like this can somewhat justify its $298 price tag. Evening wear too can kind of explain why Santi feels that it can charge so much for this designer clutch.

That complexity is quite impressive. You see, that silver and black looking texture is actually made from row upon row of ...

Inge Christopher are experts at producing classy yet individual purses that don't hit the stratospheric prices of some other designer bags. They aren't cheap, don't get me wrong, but at $88 I have certainly seen more charged for an equivalent silk clutch.

At first glance the Ingrid clutch looks like it is made ...

One of my favorite things about designer Alexander Wang is that he doesn't flood the market with a bunch of different bags. He makes only a few bags each season, each of which inevitably becomes a cult classic. Wang makes bags that are classic, minimal, practical, and a little edgy. The Darcy ...

The latest edition to the Calvin Klein Rain range of bags is this neat and classic patent clutch.

Calvin Klein produces some of the best patent purses on the market, because the leather it uses has such a beautiful gloss. The texture of the leather in this particular fold-over clutch makes it ...

Are bucket bags the favorite trend from summer?

I have noticed that more and more of these convenient slouchy tote bags are coming on to the market, and as a person who loves nothing more than style and comfort it is like a dream come true. Here we have something that gives us ...

La Regale has made a very clutchable bag with this ergonomically designed metallic clutch!

The design has been done before, but is the interesting texture that sets it apart from the crowd. That metallic surface is kind of like paint that has been applied with a roller, subtle yet kind of arty and ...

Calvin Klein reinvigorates the hobo bag with this glossy patent Rain.

While most hobos have a relaxed bohemian style, this one begs for attention with its vivid colors and rich, glossy texture. This is a fabric that looks good, so good that you'd swear it was leather. At $148 it probably should ...

With its head-turning woven texture and lush leather body, this Lolita satchel from CC Skye is every bit as seductive as its literary namesake.

The real star is that extraordinary leather finish, which sees soft strips woven and twisted together to create a compelling three-dimensional effect. It's dramatic, but in conservative tones ...

Lauren Merkin never goes wild with her clutch designs, but she does always produce something with a bit of an edge.

Whilst people are getting fed up with hearing things being described as "edgy", I have to say that this adjective really applies to the Allie clutch. It is reasonably simple, but the ...

Clean and design-led, this Sondra Roberts 2-tone purse channels a very art deco vibe.

The color blocked front of this clutch remind me of beaches and old-fashioned British deckchairs; there is something unexpectedly nautical about the combination. Adding complexity to what is essentially a very simple design is the subtle snakeskin texture, which ...

Big Buddha has a knack for hitting on current trends in an everyday, accessible way, but this Paris tote in my opinion is one of its best affordable, yet stylish, designs.

Although there isn't anything particularly stunning about the tote, the casual chic vibe about the bag and the way that the details come together ...

This incredibly sophisticated croc-embossed briefcase from Jack Georges may well be the perfect present for any workaholics in your family.

Of course, such a good-looking briefcase never ever comes cheap, especially when it is constructed out of real quality Italian leather. As such, the traditional looks of this case will cost you a ...

The Rumor satchel from Jessica Simpson is the ultimate illusionist. It's masquerading as a woven satchel, but it's actually just a textured synthetic.

The effect is quite striking from a distance though, and perhaps just as fascinating up close when you realize how cleverly it's done! No doubt taking the cheat's way ...

Funky snakeskin goes all mature in this clever shaded purse from J. Renee.

This tote is clearly aiming to be a smart and useful bag, more suitable for work than for fancy black tie dos or nights out clubbing. Whereas colored snakeskin once would have been gaudy and decidedly immature, J. Renee has decided ...

We all know how much Carlos Falchi loves fashion's latest leather, ostrich skin, so it is no surprise that its box clutch is clad is that very same substance.

Ostrich skin and luxury purses go together like birds of a feather (sorry I couldn't resist!), and in this clutch it is really left ...

Calvin Klein shows you don't have to spend a lot of money to look a million dollars. This Rain clutch has movie star style, and it costs just $78.

The secret is the fabric: a high quality synthetic which has all the gloss of genuine patent leather. The fabricated texture adds to ...

When I think of L.A.M.B. handbags, my mind automatically goes to bold colors and structured shapes. It's not that Gwen Stefani's line of bags is limited to that. I just tend to think of it first since there are so many in the collection resembling that description.

Similar to the Morant and ...

We all know Big Buddha as an affordable on-trend fashion label but this Katie bag seems more grandmotherly than glamorous.

The popcorn knit finish has a cute quirkiness about it, but I just can't shake the idea that it looks like a failed Christmas gift from a well-meaning elderly relative. From ...

The Bubble bag is the latest "It" handbag to come from the iconic fashion house of Versace. Halle Berry and Fergie have been snapped carrying the tamer nude and beige versions, but I prefer this vibrant orange purse. The shade accents the Bubble’s unique texture, and satisfies the current ...

Laury is one of those names that makes me think of men in their sixties wearing plaid. It may have vintage looks, but there's nothing dated about Cole Haan's Laury satchel.

The angular shape and patent leather is a little bit retro, but that's offset by the Laury's fun striped texture. This ...

Jessica Simpson might be getting some flack these days about her clothing choices, but she's still got some cute purses. It is undeniable that her company's line of bags has some of the best affordable yet trendy options out there. Her personal fashion reputation might be slipping a bit, but I don't ...