The earthiness of brown leather tends to take me back to the swinging sixties or the wild wild west. But Kooba proves it can scream city chic with this Halle shoulder bag.

Rather than using a common shade of brown, Kooba's opted for a hue with ...

Using zips as decorative features tends to go one of two ways. It either looks a bit trampy and unnecessarily try hard, or it looks edgy and streetwise. Interestingly, this Santi clutch doesn't come across as either!

The zip edged roses lining the top of this satin clutch actually manage to just look ...

Get the biker vibe with the Biker tote from Rebecca Minkoff.

OK, so a vibrant magenta isn't perhaps the most rebellious shade, but maybe that is why this tote works. You have the traditional zips and pockets strewn at random angles across the front, but the ...

I am all about edgy tie-dyed style creations at the moment, which probably goes some lengths to explaining why I really really love this L.A.M.B clutch.

Of course, there is no reason why I shouldn't love this clutch. The graphic print may be a little too "urban" for some, but I doubt there ...

Cole Haan gives a new spin on the modern taste for studs with this Britney zip hobo.

The key here is restraint. Rather than cover this tumbled leather purse in metal, Cole Haan has opted instead for rows of tiny nailhead studs dotting the diagonal stitched accents. The shiny pale silver spots ...

Here we have yet another smart purse from reasonably priced designer, Nine West.

This zip clutch isn't overly decorated or over-the-top, which is good because anything else would have detracted from the great and unusual shape. Those curved edges are further emphasized by the zip covering the length of the flap, which of ...

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 ...

I do love Steve Madden. His footwear is iconic, and it is delightful to see that talent transfer directly over into the world of handbags.

This delicate little clutch is a particularly nice example. Available in four shades to match all styles, this pleated snakeskin handbag is delightfully subtle, whilst still boasting big features ...

Jimmy Choo may be more famous for peep-toe shoes than purses, but if the label continues to create revolutionary designs like the Mona that might just change.

The Mona manages to combine chic city style with functionality. Khaki patent leather complements ivory suede and shiny gold hardware. Studs and vertical zip pockets ...

JJ Winters handbags are a celeb favorite from Paris Hilton to Miley Cyrus. Another famous fan, Vanessa Hudgens, was recently seen carrying this JJ Winters Suede Zip Bag in brown.

This bag has a strong trendy style and you shouldn't expect to carry it with the same aplomb next year. But if ...