Haute or Not: J.J. Winters Chain Fringe Bag

We know J.J. Winters is the go-to brand for boho bags. We’ve seen their fringe hobos on the arms of Vanessa Hudgens, Ashley Tisdale and Haylie Duff. And now the brand created a new take on the fringe bag – chain fringe. The J.J. Winters Chain Fringe Bag in Black is made of black suede, in its signature large hobo silhouette, but with gold chain ‘fringe’ accents. More »

Haute Bag of the Week: Danielle Nicole Sarah Clutch

At Handbag du Jour, we love a good clutch. While clutches may not be the most practical of bags, they’re super cute, and on a night out, they make the best bag companion. No one wants to tote along a bulky shoulder bag or satchel to a club or bar! We stumbled upon the Danielle Nicole Sarah Clutch and it was instant bag love. More »

Kooba Jagger Expandable Leather Shoulder Tote

When I think ‘rockstar bags’, I think Kooba. And the appropriately named Kooba Jagger Expandable Leather Shoulder Tote is exactly the bag that comes to mind. Made of Kooba’s luscious glazed and distressed leather, the tote is unique in that it zips down the front, as well as on each side to expand the bag. More »

Steal du Jour: Gustto ‘Estola’ satchel (and more on sale at ideeli)

Gustto’s satchels and hobo bags are becoming a go-to arm candy brand for many women. If you’re fans of the brand (and how could you NOT be?), click to shop the Gustto sale at ideeli. Prices range from $199-$349 and bags include a variety of styles, like this emerald stunner. The Gustto ‘Estola’ satchel is made of green glazed leather with seamed accents. It features Gustto’s signature polished goldtone hardware: a logo disc on the strap with a logo stamped medallion pull tag and studding at the base of the straps and sides. Lined in soft faux suede, it also has an internal zip, slit, and cell phone pocket. It’s originally priced at $695 but marked down to only $319 on ideeli.

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Handbag du Jour interviews handbag designer Joanna Maxham + a giveaway!

In the ever-growing field of handbag design, it’s always nice to come across a fresh collection full of classic, wearable pieces that don’t follow trends, but instead, allow you to set your own. I first had the opportunity to preview some of Joanna Maxham’s Fall 2009 collection while judging a recent “Rock the Look” fashion event held at Shoegasm. (That’s me pictured on the right, with the Cast Away in port wine.) The bags were beautifully crafted, ever-so-slightly structured and made of butter-soft leathers. They weren’t trendy, but still pretty pieces that you could cherish forever. And in addition to their beauty, they were - most importantly, practical. Large bags with lots of room and tons of useful pockets and compartments are just some of the characteristics behind those beautiful bags.

I had the chance to chat with the designer on her current collection, her fashion obsessions, what celebrities she’d love to see with her bags, and a peek inside her own! Check out what she had to say: More »