We're used to Maddalena Marconi creating high class evening accessories dripping in rhinestones and lace. We've criticized the label for being too lavish and too expensive, but we could rarely say it lacked class. So I'm surprised to see a very different side of the ...

Maryanne Mathias and Molly Keogh bring the textiles of Africa to Western fashionistas with their apparel and accessories label Osei-Duro.

The company was born in Ghana after the designers fell in love with the array of traditional fabrics and designs the country offered.

Osei-Duro's designs are made from sustainable ...

When Lara Stephenson began to dig around her family tree, it's unlikely she expected an accessories range would come from it. But that's exactly what led the designer to launch Ann & Arayata.

The label shares the middle names of Lara and her late mother ...

African themed online shopping destination BILOTEcouture is launching an exclusive new accessories collection, called ZINA, this winter.

The ZINA bags and footwear look to bridge the gap between High Street fashion and tribal artistry. Common Western design elements are juxtaposed with colorful African textiles patterned with ...

The Santa Fe clutch is modern and stylish, just oozing Southwestern cool. Can you believe it comes from Ugg Australia?

I don't mean to be disparaging, but I've never seen Ugg taking such a fashion-forward approach. Ordinarily its bags are decorated with fuzzy shearling and lambskin. ...

American label Ralph Lauren goes to the wilds of Africa with this Java Classic Tote.

From a distance this seems like a cheap and cheerful tote bag, but we should know by now that Ralph Lauren doesn't do anything without a splash of luxury. ...

Just as I was bemoaning the lack of stylish knitted handbags, several have come out of the woodwork. If the cheap and cheerful approach of Pilar Abril's Sixta left you longing for something more luxurious, fix your eyes on Proenza Schouler's Book Bag.

Despite its ...

La Regale goes tribal for this earthy Stone & Bead Flap Clutch.

This purse is much more rustic than most of La Regale's accessory offerings. Rather than high class embellishments like soft gathered satin and sparkling Swarovski crystals, La Regale ...

Cleobella brings a contemporary edge to tribal fashion with this Hudson clutch.

The zig zag print is popular on ethnic themed accessories, but I've never seen it made with studs. The colored metal discs take this African inspired purse into the urban jungle. I really like the way ...

In general if you asked me my opinion about patchwork bags, I'd tell you they're passé. They've had their day in the sun, but in 2011 they're just not chic. The Jesse from Fossil does nothing to convince me that patchwork has become sophisticated, but funnily enough ...

Fair trade organization Project Have Hope is helping skilled women from Uganda's Acholi Quarter take their handiwork to the masses. From its early days selling hand-rolled paper beads five years ago, the project has grown to feature backpacks, yoga bags, headbands, homewares, and jewelry.

The ...

Tylie Malibu gives us a lot for our dollar with the Prana tote. But is it too much?

Honestly, I think so. There's so much going on here that I can barely take it all in. It's made with a range of different fabrics, each with ...

Fossil channel a boho hippie vibe with their pun-tastic Key-Per tote.

If you are into pattern clashing and ethnic inspiration, then this canvas and leather tote will be just the thing. It combines an eye-catching fabric lining with a coated canvas body in a completely different print, and added ...

Who said boho had to be scruffy? This spectacularly complex Cleobella hobo shows that beads and tribal prints can look utterly classy.

Were this just a fabric bag, then it seems fair to assume that the Nikko wouldn't necessarily stand out from the crowd. The pattern ...

Lanvin takes the tribal look out of the African wilderness and onto the European runway with this contemporary Ketu shoulder bag.

The wooden beads give this purse its traditional ethnic feel, but the addition of crystals and luxe satin make it feel more high class. Bold ...

I was beginning to tire of all the samey shopping bags from Cynthia Vincent, so I'm thrilled to see the designer busting out a bit with this Folli cross-body bag.

The basic black leather is punched up with metallic embroidery. The blue and silver stitched diamonds have a ...

Goodness there's a lot going on with this Prezzo vintage clutch!

The label has shown very little restraint with this tribal inspired purse. Herringbone printed fabric, croc-embossed material, and swatches of fur peek out from behind all those beads, sequins, and jewels. It's a lot to take in, ...

Inge Christopher goes tribal with this east west style Havana clutch.

Inge Christopher has always loved beading, but he typically favors delicate colored accents. The wooden beads used here are much more rustic, which lends the Havana more to daytime use than evening wear. I can imagine it ...

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 ...

Savanna brings a healthy dose of ethnic style to your evening ensemble with this striking beaded bag.

While most designers cover their evening bags in beads, Savanna is more sparing in its use of the accents. Instead it sees lines of beads fan out from the ring handle, almost like the rays ...

Be warned - don't look directly at this hobo as you may well go blind!

OK, OK, so maybe I am being a little unfair. After all, I have certainly seen brighter colored bags, and ones with bigger, badder and generally worse combinations of prints. However, it is pretty much undeniable that this is ...

I hear that tribal patterns are set to become the next big thing in fashion. If that's true, this bold Max clutch from KC Malhan is well placed to become a style trendsetter.

The first thing I thought when I spotted this brightly colored purse is that it could be some kind ...

Have you ever seen a handbag that you love, but not known how to style it? If so, then you could probably use a few styling ideas to set you off on the right foot. These 'How to Wear' posts will aim to do just that: to give you a few fashion ideas to inspire you with the bags ...

If you are fed up with over the top bags and purses, than this cute yet simple little canvas wristlet from Ellington may be just what you need.

Sure, it isn't the most exciting purse in the store, but this canvas purse is delicately decorated, fulfills its function, and is downright earthy and wholesome ...

Timmy Woods hits handbag gold again, with this artistically crafted wooden clutch.

Spot on for the tribal trend cited by Vogue as one of this season's hottest looks, this solid wooden clutch features a delicate beaded charm on the highly polished front. The charm features a rose and gray-toned center section, with tassels of ...

Melie Bianco is one of the stars' biggest secrets, with its on-trend handbags that don't cost the earth. In fact, style icons Mandy Moore and Nicole Richie have both been spotted carrying this very hobo! I think that makes it worth a second look.

The first thing you'll notice is that stunning ...