Bulga burst onto the scene a few years ago with their excessively studded butterfly bag, seen on the arms of virtually everyone. But since then, most Bulga creations have been fairly stud free, and now it seems Bulga is relying on odd shapes for its new designs. This shoulder bag from the new Spring collection appears to be the long lost cousin of the clam. The multiple pockets conjure up images ...

Invade My Closet introduces us to the Louis Vuitton Tribute Patchwork bag (pictured at left) Frapp-Induced Fashion features Fendi B Bags in every color and style Karina XOXO rocks across-the-body bags Cool Like Chloe tells us Chloe’s Bay Bag is of the new breed of It bags In My Bag features Hayden Harnett’s Boca Rattan Spring bag Kristopher Dukes lists the top 5 bags for Spring 2007 The ...

Gucci, to me, has always been the Mercedes-Benz of handbag brands – iconic, luxurious, and highly coveted. I had a few vintage Gucci bags given to me throughout my life, but on a trip to Italy in 2005, my mother bought me my first, brand spanking new Gucci hobo. I fell in love instantly, clutching my new bag tight, (receiving many strange looks from my boyfriend I might add), and promised to ...

Is there true originality in fashion? It seems as though whenever a designer comes out with a new style, several other designers happen to have the same idea. It’s tough to say who did it first, but who do you think did it better? Anna Corinna, Crosshatch Satchel, $398 OR Isabella Fiore, Tula Tote, $695 AND Poesis Slouchy Tria, $175 OR Bottega Veneta Lichti Fume, $10, 100(!!!)  Read More →

Usually when designers create a younger, cheaper line, it looks just that – young and cheap. Dooney & Bourke is a prime example – I much prefer their sturdy pebbled leather bags with the simple duck logo over the more recent ones printed with DB hearts that look like stale Valentine’s candy. Anyway, I digress. Though most designers get it wrong, Carlos Falchi did it right. His ...

Welcome to the first weekly bag round-up. See what haute bags were featured on the web this week: Hauteness – The Handbag Magazine feaures Sang A.’s luxury handbags (Ilana Clutch, pictured at left) FabSugar presents Stuart Weitzman’s new line of handbags The Bag Lady loves the Harajuku Lovers ‘Uh-Oh’ Tote Bunnyshop says Intermix has designer bags on sale eBelle5 features ...

I never saw ‘Frida’ but I heard it was a great movie. Looking at this bag, I think it’s safe to assume that Tory Burch saw the film and was perhaps inspired by Mexican art. But is that really an excuse to design a hideous handbag? Her ‘Frida’ Canvas Tote is (I’m assuming), meant to have a Mexican feel, but it winds up looking cheap and tacky. It looks like a novelty ...

I love Resort season because all of the bags have such an airy, breezy feel. Even if you can’t go on vacation right now, getting a resort bag makes you feel like summer is just a little bit closer. Also, the bags are light, easy to pack, perfect for toting to the beach traipsing around sunny locales. Cork was the big resort material of last year but wicker also made a brief entrance. For the ...

It’s finally here-the best and worst bags of 2006! See which of your favorites made the list: Best bag of the year – Reader’s Choice: Fendi Spy Though everyone and their mother had one, real and fake, you have to admit the ‘Fendi Spy’ was the best bag of the year. The innovative design, unique knotty handles and that adorable flap/coin purse made it haute. Best bag of ...

Bagaholic = Bag + Shopaholic One who likes to shop for bags. I think that pretty much describes me. How would you describe yourself? Maybe you’re a Shoeru (Shoe + Guru), or a Shoeoff (Show Off + Shoe). Or do you Ex-Pose (pose + ex) yourself? Ever have a moment of Rejeaneration (regeneration + jeans)? What does this all mean? These witty word combinations (and more) are the brainchild of friends ...

Gwen Stefani is a true celebrity fashionista, with her own unique style both on stage and everyday (sans the help of an over-hyped stylist). Both of her handbag lines, L.A.M.B. and Harajuku Lovers represent who she is, and who I am, for that matter. With all the ‘It’ bags out there, I find myself being drawn to purses that take themselves a bit less seriously. I prefer tongue-in-cheek ...

Designers are often inspired by past trends, historical periods and even other designers. While that is all well and good, I prefer designers who buck tradition and search for interesting and unique things from which to design their lines. Take this bag from Bliss Lau. Inspired by the Brooklyn Bridge, the Suspension Chain Tote from her Spring 2007 collection has crisscrossed brass chains draped down ...