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Co-Founder of Dooney & Bourke Found Guilty of Conspiracy and Other Charges

The fashion world is no stranger to scandal. Though the topic usually has something to do with tax evasion or other...
Katie
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Paris Hilton Does Handbags

She’s a reality TV star, a pop siren, and of course a socialite. Now Paris Hilton has added handbag designer to...
Lauren
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Australians Love Oversized Handbags

Oversized handbags are much more than a fashion accessory to Australian women; they’re a necessity. A recent survey shows that purses...
Lauren
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Company Creates Handbags from Recycled Leather Jackets and Thrift Store Finds

Forget seatbelts and candy wrappers. There’s a new kid in town when it comes to creating handbags from recycled materials. Hold...
Katie
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Rare Kathrine Baumann Betty Boop Minaudiere Given Away to Goodwill

They say one man’s trash is another’s treasure, but it’s almost certain that the person who donated a Betty Boop purse...
Lauren
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Juicy Couture’s Madison Avenue Location Closes | Fifth Avenue Store Remains Open

Well, it’s really not shocking anymore to hear about a retail store closing. Even though some labels are thriving despite an...
Katie
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Kooba Teams with Bravo for Handbag Line Seen On Girls of “NYC Prep”

If you’re obsessed with Gossip Girl and have nothing to do on recent Tuesday nights, you’ve probably seen an episode of...
Katie
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Actress Mischa Barton’s Handbags Hit Stores

She might have left Orange County years ago, but Mischa Barton continues to be one of this generation’s style icons by...
Lauren
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Michelle Obama Carries Patent VBH Clutch in Russia | Mistaken for $6K Alligator Version

The White House wants you to know that the First Lady wasn’t toting around alligator skin on a recent trip to...
Katie
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Obsessed Pop Music Fan Carries Nunchakus in Man Bag

When airlines insist you need to check in all weapons, they’re not just talking about knives and other garden-variety nasties. Nunchakus...
Lauren
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MICHAEL Michael Kors Gansevoort Tote | Detachable Strap Buckle Detail Bag

While certainly not cheap at $299 (currently on sale!), this MICHAEL Michael Kors tote looks rich enough to be from the designer’s...
AndreaT
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Win a $1200 Tory Burch Wardrobe | Designer Giveaway Includes Vacation in Mexico

If I had to choose designers whose casual styles would be ideal for a vacation in Los Cabos, Mexico, Tory Burch...
Katie
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Steven Meisel Creates Bottega Veneta’s Pretty in Purple Fall Advertisements

Bottega Veneta has enlisted some all star talent for its fall advertising campaign. The fashion label’s creative director Tomas Maier entrusted...
Lauren
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Paris Couture Shows Hit the Runway | Roger Vivier Stands Out with Unique Handbags

Roger Vivier might be most well-known for iconic shoes like the oh-so-recognizable pilgrim shoe, but the brand is moving up in...
Katie
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Anti-Paparazzi Handbag Foils Celebrity Photographers

Hollywood starlets may soon be trading in their Louis Vuitton and Fendi purses for new high-tech accessories. Designer Adam Harvey has...
Lauren
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Preview Gucci’s Fall/Winter 2009 Handbag Collection | Iconic Style and Unexpected Details Included

We saw a hint of Gucci’s newest handbags in the Anja Rubik ads where the model nearly outshines the handsome Jackie...
Katie
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Marion Cotillard Returns for Christian Dior’s Lady Dior Fall Advertising Campaign

Stunning French actress Marion Cotillard made such a splash in Christian Dior’s Lady Dior spring advertisements, she’s back again for fall....
Lauren
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Chloe Reveals New Fall 2009 Ad Campaign | Trio of Models Showcase Designer Duds

In my books, Chloe is almost always fabulous whether you’re considering their clothing, handbags, or newly released ad campaigns. I can’t...
Katie
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Watch DVDs on the Go with Bag TV Handbags

Handbags have just become more high-tech with the advent of Bag TV. The purses are spacious and chic enough to carry...
Lauren
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Christy Turlington Strikes a Pose in Yves Saint Laurent Campaign | Supermodel Stars in Fall/Winter Ads

It seems to me that Christy Turlington is one of the hardest working models in the fashion world right now. Just...
Katie
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Ideeli’s Upcoming Handbag Giveaways | Enter to Win Longchamp, Louboutin, Gucci, and Lanvin

I always look forward to the handbag giveaways at Ideeli.com, but their slew of upcoming prizes has me practically salivating with excitement....
Katie
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Emma Watson Tells “Teen Vogue” About Style | Harry Potter Star Loves Chanel, Forgets About Burberry!

Emma Watson, is currently glamming up the fall Burberry campaign, but it seems the Harry Potter heroine has no real loyalty...
Lauren
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Youths Design Handbags for Versace | Donatella Launches Art Unites Program

Some of Versace’s up-and-coming handbag designers met recently at the Whitney Art Museum in New York City. The designing brainstorm session...
Katie
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Comme des Garcons Launches Limited Edition Black Label | Designer Fashions for the Financial Crisis … Sort Of

Comme des Garçons has launched a limited edition Black Label fashion range in answer to the financial crisis. The French label’s...
Lauren
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Beyoncé to Launch Sasha Fierce Collection for House of Deréon | Pop Star and Mom Collaborate for Handbags, Jewelry, and More

Beyoncé’s alter-ego sometimes gets more of the spotlight than the superstar herself, in my opinion. Sasha Fierce might not be a...
Katie
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Miley Cyrus and Max Azria Collaborate for Walmart Fashion Collection | Hannah Montana Does Handbags

Miley Cyrus has proven herself as a television star, silver screen actress, and world class singer. Is there anything this pint-sized...
Lauren
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Designer Betsey Johnson Wants to Retire | Plans to Move Forward with Plan Following September Show

Betsey Johnson is ready to move on to a new stage in her career, particularly the stage where she can ditch...
Katie
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Anja Rubik Stars in Gucci Advertisement for New Jackie Handbag

Gucci has got it right with its latest advertising campaign for their Jackie collection. The fashion house has abandoned exotic locales...
Lauren
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Bergdorf Goodman Combines Fashion and Art in New Window Display | Store Teams with American Visionary Art Museum

Forget the Museum of Modern Art or even the Guggenheim. Those are passé to Bergdorf Goodman nowadays. The new kid on...
Katie
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Noblivity Eco-Friendly Handbags Crafted From Recycled Fire Hoses

Noblivity is taking the world by storm with its eco-friendly accessories cleverly crafted from recycled fire hoses. The British brand recently...
Lauren
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