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Launer Olympic Lydia

Launer’s Olympic Lydia Bags | New Metallic Purses for London Games

Launer is getting into the Olympic spirit with a capsule collection of three handbags inspired by the games’ medals. Queen Elizabeth...
Lauren
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Kempton Wiltshire Bag

Independent Handbag Designer Awards Winners Named | Fiona Kempton & Arbol de Vienta Take Top Prizes

Kempton & Co. and Arbol de Vienta took out top honors at Handbag Designer 101’s sixth annual Independent Handbag Designer Awards....
Lauren
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Warner Brothers Wins Louis Vuitton Copyright Case | The Hangover: Part II Triumphs in Court

Louis Vuitton has lost its lawsuit against the Warner Brothers movie studio. The fashion house hoped to claim damages from the...
Lauren
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Lanvin Happy Les 10 Ans Collection

Lanvin Readies “Happy” Les 10 Ans Collection | Line Celebrates Alber Elbaz’s Decade Milestone

Alber Elbaz is celebrating his tenth year at Lanvin with the release of the “Happy” Les 10 Ans capsule collection. There’s...
Lauren
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Freitag’s New F60 JOAN Bike Bags | Recycled Truck Tarpaulin Handbags for Cyclists

Sustainable Swiss handbag label Freitag has added a convertible bag for cyclists to its green collection. The clever F60 JOAN bags...
Lauren
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Valentin Silk Georgette Rosette Clutch

Valentino Silk Georgette Rosette Clutch | Elegant Red Evening Bag With Floral Appliques

Valentino’s retirement a few years ago rocked the fashion kingdom to its roots. Since then, the line has been back and...
Tracey Duncan
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Kate Bosworth

Kate Bosworth Designs Boutique Bags | New Accessories for JewelMint Collection

Actress Kate Bosworth has launched a new accessories collection for her label, JewelMint. While JewelMint focused exclusively on jewelry, the 13-piece...
Lauren
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Eastpack Kris Van Assche Work Bag

Kris Van Assche Designs New Eastpack Collection | Dior Homme Designer’s Work Accessories Line

Dior Homme creative director Kris Van Assche will release his third capsule collection for Eastpack next month. The new season line,...
Lauren
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Louis Vuitton Muhammed Ali Core Values Ad

Muhammad Ali Stars in New Louis Vuitton Core Values Ad | Boxing Champion Poses with Grandson

If Louis Vuitton’s fall winter 2012 advertisement left you spinning, perhaps its latest Core Values commercial is more your speed. The...
Lauren
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Louis Vuitton Fall Winter 2012 Ad

Louis Vuitton Releases Fall Winter 2012 Advertisement | Busy New Fashion Commercial

Another day brings us another advertising campaign. This time we’re looking at Louis Vuitton’s offering for the fall winter 2012 season....
Lauren
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Giorgio Armani Fall Winter Ad

Giorgio Armani Releases Fall Winter 2012 Advertising Campaign | Aymeline Valade & Simon Nessman Star in Black & White Ad

Giorgio Armani has gone back to basics with its fall winter 2012 advertising campaign. Famed photographic duo Mert Alas and Marcus...
Lauren
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Maison Martin Margiela Confirms H&M Line | New Capsule Collection in the Works

The rumors are true: Maison Martin Margiela will release a capsule collection through H&M stores. Maison Martin Margiela and H&M were...
Lauren
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Seoul City

Seoul’s New Bag Museum | South Korea Readies Simone Handbag

Handbag lovers should ensure they take some time out from shopping next time they’re visiting South Korea. The country’s capital, Seoul,...
Lauren
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Waterfield Outback Tote

WaterField Releases Outback Tech Bags | New Canvas Laptop Totes & Sleeves

It sounds like San Francisco tech accessories firm WaterField Designs has looked to Australia for inspiration for its new Outback collection....
Lauren
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H&M Store

Maison Martin Margiela for H&M? | Latest Designer Collaboration Rumored

The rumor mill is buzzing that H&M will join forces with Maison Martin Margiela for its next designer collaboration collection. WWD...
Lauren
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Gucci Releasing Exclusive Bags in India | New Bamboo & Emily Purses for Delhi & Mumbai Boutiques

Indian shoppers should start saving their rupees; Gucci will release limited edition New Bamboo and Emily bags exclusively through its Indian...
Lauren
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Ethnotek Messenger

Ethnotek’s Modern Woven Handbags | Third-World Threads Decorate Practical Purses

Ethnotek takes traditional handwoven textiles into the 21st century with its ethical handbag collection. At their heart, Ethnotek’s messengers and backpacks...
Lauren
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Reclaim to Wear Backpack

Topshop Makes Reclaim to Wear Collection | Eco-Friendly Backpack & Apparel

A denim backpack is amongst the fashion offerings in Topshop’s new eco-friendly Reclaim to Wear collection. The British fashion retailer teamed...
Lauren
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Kenneth Cole

Kenneth Cole Goes Private | Designer Spends on Company Shares

It’s been in the works for a few months, but it’s now official. Kenneth Cole has bought enough shares in his...
Lauren
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L.L. Bean’s New Fenway Boat & Tote | Limited Edition Tarp Bag Celebrates Boston Red Sox

L.L. Bean’s new limited edition handbag pays tribute to its local baseball team the Red Sox and their home ground, Fenway...
Lauren
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Brand Off Store

Chinese Shoppers Love Second-Hand Designer Goods | China’s Changing Shopping Attitudes

As shoppers everywhere tighten their belts, luxury loving Chinese customers are looking to second-hand stores to satisfy their desires for designer...
Lauren
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Ita Jewel Farah Clutch

Ita Releases New Jewel Bags | Stylish Purses from Iranian Sisters

Iranian born sisters Bita and Rouzita Vaggabaghai pay tribute to their Persian and American heritages with their new range of Ita...
Lauren
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Rachel Zoe

Rachel Zoe Names Morrison Bag After Son | Fall 2012 Handbag On Instagram

Rachel Zoe has followed in Victoria Beckham’s footsteps and named a handbag in her fall 2012 collection after her young son....
Lauren
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Louis Vuitton Hong Kong store

Chinese Shoppers Reject Overexposed Designers | Louis Vuitton & Gucci on the Way Out

Chinese shoppers are becoming more discerning and passing over Louis Vuitton and Gucci for labels they believe epitomize “absolute luxury.” Critical...
Lauren
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Purse Tails Clipa for a Cure Hook

Purse Tails Raises Funds for Breast Cancer | New Pink Ribbon Products for a Cure

Handbag hook firm Purse Tails is doing its bit for breast cancer research with the release of two new products. A...
Lauren
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Designer Fakes Market

Faux Bag Buyers Are Dishonest | Academic’s Explosive Claims About Handbag Purchases

Behavioral economist Dan Ariely suggests women that carry fake designer handbags are big trouble. In his new book The Honest Truth...
Lauren
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Reed Krakoff Store

Reed Krakoff Named CFDA’s Accessory Designer of the Year | Coach Creative Director Wins Bag Design Award

Reed Krakoff was named accessory designer of the year at the 2012 Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) Awards. The...
Lauren
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HadeHaver Bag

HadeHaver’s Recycled Bottle Cap Bags | Cute Eco-Friendly Plastic Lid Purses

Portugese pals Sandra Paulo and Bruno Barbosa are giving bottle caps a new lease on life with their quirky accessories label...
Lauren
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The Sway Bax Clutch

The Sway Makes Leather Bags Green | NYC Brand Turns Scraps Into Luxury Handbags

New York label The Sway challenges the notion that leather handbags aren’t green with its upcycled leather accessories. The fashion house...
Lauren
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Tintamar Easy Travel Vest

Tintamar Designs Easy Travel Vest Bag | Unusual Practical Convertible Tote

Alexander Wang surprised us a couple of seasons ago when he released the Bianca bag, a handbag which doubled as a...
Lauren
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