Forget pony hair – this season it’s all about the Springbok. These medium-sized brown and white bags are made of real springbok (or springbuck) fur, and feature complementary leather touches. If you’re looking for a haute or hot priced springbok bag, check out these two options: First we’ve got the Christian Louboutin Sybil Springbock Fur Tote. This bag is covered in textural, ...

While we’ve been trying to justify our intended purchase of a $3000+ luxury leather quilted bag, we just came across one that’s just as cute and a helluva lot less pricey. We’re talking about the Rebecca Minkoff Proposal. This new bag is both sophisticated and chic. Made of quilted leather, it features a large front flap closure and a long gold chain strap (that allows it to be worn ...

We know, we know – most crocodile skin handbags are equivalent in price to that of a used car! But sometimes you just can’t resist a good luxury splurge. So if you’re ready, willing and able to blow a few bucks on a designer bag, then an exotic Nancy Gonzalez bag is one that’s worth it. The Nancy Gonzalez Crocodile Flap Chain Strap Shoulder Bag is great for summer in this vibrant ...

Look at what Lady Gaga started. Her MTV Video Music Awards outfit seemed to spark the idea of meat products worn as fashion items, like meat necklaces. I don’t eat beef jerky, let alone want to carry it in handbag form. Nancy Wu, a product design student at the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, California, crafted her ‘100% Beef Jerky’ purse, entirely out of – you guessed ...

Aside from the Hermes Birkin, Chanel 2.55 Flap bags are arguably the most coveted luxury bags on Earth! Like fine wines, Chanel bags only get better with age, thus the long waiting lists for new ones and quick sellouts on vintage ones. Trendland delves into the history behind Chanel bags and why they are so highly coveted, plus gives a peek at how the iconic 2.55 Flap bags are made. See more after ...

Sonia Rykiel is known for her signature stripes and crystal-covered accessories, so we were surprised to see this classic and only slightly quirky crystal-embellished bag of hers. The Sonia Rykiel Crystal berry-embellished leather bag is your basic flap bag in a royal blue leather with an off-kilter silver and crystal strawberry decorating the front. Besides the berry detail, the bag is surprisingly ...

It’s good to see Alexander Wang move away from his black phase, yet retain his downtown edge. Only a designer as cool as him could make a mint green bag look slightly edgy. Even though he told Style.com that his direction for Spring 2011 was “pure” and “more optimistic”, he maintained his cool with this Alexander Wang Marion Mini Flap Bag, right off the Spring 2011 runway. ...

Whether you loved or hated the YSL Palais Mohawk Pumps, they were one of the top hottest pairs of Fall shoes. And now there’s a handbag version as well. The Yves Saint Laurent Fox Fur-Trimmed Chyc Flap bag is basically the version of the ‘Mohawk’ that you swing from your shoulder. more…  Read More →

For all their drool-worthy blazers, jeans and shoes, Balmain really dropped the ball when it came to their introductory line of handbags. For a brand that is all about edge, we were expecting something waaaay edgier than this: Net-a-Porter offers three Balmain handbag styles: the Balmain Leo Swarovski crystal bag, Balmain original leather fringed bag and the Balmain punk suede studded bag, and all ...

I love the fashion industry. Just when you start to get immersed in the fashions of one season they start to bring out new styles for the next season to tempt you all over again. Although the color palettes for Fall typically aren’t as fun as Spring and Summer, I love the rich colors of Fall accessories, like caramel patent leather. Lately I’ve been less than impressed with new Gustto ...