Rebecca Minkoff has never disappointed us when it comes to her bags. Or any of her creations, for that matter. But it’s her lustworthy handbags that have found their way into our closets again, and again, and again. And will probably continue to, now that we’ve seen this Rebecca Minkoff Studded Vamp Bag. We’re huge suckers for studs, especially those covering the entire surface of ...

We’re die-hard fans of Joy Gryson‘s Olivia Harris line and after checking out her fall offerings, the love won’t stop anytime soon. This Olivia Harris by Joy Gryson Staple Pouchette was named for the staple stud detail all over it but it should be a staple in your wardrobe too! The crossbody / bucket style is super versatile, as it’s easy to carry and keeps your hands free. ...

There’s something about this small studded drawstring bucket bag that makes us want to don a leather vest, fedora and denim cutoffs, sling it over our arm and head to a concert in the park. The Marc by Marc Jacobs Party Girl Tribal Pixie Bucket Bag is petite yet packs a punch with its pebbled leather, gunmetal grommets and assorted stud detail. The long (24″) grommeted strap allows you ...

Salvatore Ferragamo is the king of quiet, understated luxury. His bags, in particular are beautifully designed and free of fuss – just classic designs with a slight touch like a hint of exotic material, sumptuous leather and that signature horseshoe logo. A recent example is the Salvatore Ferragamo Nappa Bucket Tote. Even if the design didn’t lure me in, the material definitely would. ...

As much as I would love to own almost every bag ever made by every handbag designer, that’s just not practical or realistic. But the ones I do own allow me to make better judgments about the quality while carrying them every day. My Devi Kroell ‘Tiffany’ bag is one of the best bags I’ve owned in terms of materials, design and construction, so now I’m a lifelong fan! Kroell ...

Since the 1970′s, the DvF wraparound dress has been a best-seller and has become an iconic staple in every woman’s wardrobe. So the logical next step was for Diane Von Furstenberg to design a companion wraparound handbag. The DvF “Wrap” bag ($900) is a bucket-shaped hobo made from rich Italian leather with an adjustable strap that wraps around each bag, thus the name. Each ...

Socoley is one of the hottest new emerging handbag designers. Their styles include everyday basics jazzed up with unusual details, and a signature flower buckle displayed on each bag. This Bucket Bag is a different take on the traditional, with the body vertically ruched, instead of standard horizontal ruching. Though the design is ambitious, the ruching makes the circumference of the bag appear to ...