There must be a chill in the air, because it seems I'm seeing more woolen purses than ever. If you're not brave enough to carry a large wool bag, this Tasseled Mini from Tommy Hilfiger may be just the ticket.

The checkered finish and ...

With colder winter ahead it makes sense that the United Kingdom is celebrating wool with its annual Campaign for Wool event this week. Some of the country's leading designers have dabbled with the wintery material for the festivities.

Prince Charles founded ...

What is going on with the See By Chloe line? I used to watch it with such interest, but lately all its designs seem overpriced and under-interesting. Unfortunately, this new wool version of the Joy Rider shoulder bag is more of the same.

I sometimes ...

The Jesse B. Collection takes a break from its traditional frame clutches to create this casual Morgan carpet bag.

Its dimensions may be a bit of a departure for The Jesse B. Collection but all the hallmarks of the brand ...

It's a bit hard to think about woolen handbags when we're sweltering under the summer heat, but WoolYouBeMine is doing its best to woo us. The fledgling company makes cute handbags entirely from 100% boiled wool.

WoolYouBeMine creator Kristen Bachaumard launched her business to create an alternative to ...

While the mercury continues to soar, the fashion world is already looking ahead to cooler weather. If you want to get a jump on your peers a cute purse like this Wool Lady Satchel from Pink Studio could set you up for fall.

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It might be crafted in France, but this Tartan Tote from Comme des Garcons proudly channels Scottish style.

This is a simple woolen tote made more interesting thanks to the bold tartan print. This is no shy, retiring plaid. While Burberry opts for muted tones, Comme des Garcons prefers a bold meeting ...

Hermes takes a break from its traditional exotic skins and luxe leathers to create this travel bag from woolen felt.

This travel bag has a decidedly wintery feel with its vibrant red color and brown leather trim. A perforated H on the front of the bag points to the Hermes heritage without ...

After drooling over so many of Forzieri's fashion forward accessories, I was shocked to find the label was also behind this woolen hobo. It looks like it should be keeping a kettle warm rather than adorning the arm of a bagista!

Perhaps Forzieri aimed to create an authentically bohemian hobo. I can ...

While most high-end designers are looking to summer and sunshine, smaller handbag designers know that the chill of winter weather isn't leaving us any time soon.

One such brand is Felted 4 Ewe, a unique label founded by New Hampshire's Betsy McDermott, and her daughters-in-law, Sandy and Kara.

The trio uses traditional ...

There are few bags which embrace the winter weather ahead like this snowflake purse from Ralph Lauren.

This knitted handbag is crafted from a blend of wool, mohair, and a touch of nylon. This wintery finish is paired with high quality leather trim on the sides and base. A leather strap is ...

This reversible handbag from The Jesse B. Collection gives you two looks in one!

Five white buttons secure the reversible cover to the frame-style bag. One side features this chic red and white houndstooth print. The other is bright red wool, perfect for the cooler weather to come this year!

The removable cover ...

Stella McCartney is known not only for her witty, downtown takes on classic designs, but also for her animal and eco-friendly business practices. In both of those ways, this gorgeous little clutch epitomizes her work.

Along with everything else that was popular in the 80's, animal prints are definitely making a major comeback. ...

They say that money can't buy style or taste, and that might explain why this expensive Roberto Cavalli is such a jumbled mess. There's no denying the quality of this rare handbag, but the execution leaves a lot to be desired.

But first, the positives. It's made from swakara, the lush fur ...

Like it or loathe it, the Rafe Irina satchel is impossible to ignore!

It's made of Italian shearling, with a shiny crackled finish to give the purse an aged vintage feel. Coordinated goatskin belts loop around the purse, serving no practical purpose but looking fabulous with their polished gold buckles. If the ...