The fight against fakes in fashion continues. Today, eBay and CFDA are launching a new campaign against fakes and counterfeit designer goods, called “YOU CAN’T FAKE FASHION“. To launch the campaign, eBay and CFDA partnered with 50 of your favorite CFDA designers to create a collection of one-of-a-kind canvas tote bags with the phrase “YOU CAN’T FAKE FASHION” emblazoned ...

Vivienne Westwood may be the reigning queen of British punk fashion but she charitably lent her creative vision to a group of African women through the Ethical Fashion Africa Project. The project is backed by the International Trade Center, a joint effort of the United Nations and the World Trade Organization and through it, Westwood traveled to Nairobi, Kenya to teach the women how to use locally-sourced, ...

Here at Handbag du Jour, we’re lovers of all things spiked, studded, and edgy. So naturally, Alexander Wang is one of our favorite designers. But we know not everyone can afford to drop hundreds on a handbag, and while we’re not at all advocating buying knockoffs, a good DIY inspired by a bag and brand you love is always fun. Check out this DIY- Spiked Bag made by Kara at Sprinkles in Springs. ...

As a photography junkie, I like to have my camera with me at all times. But as a fashionista, I can’t stand ruining my look with a bulky black nylon camera bag. So I was happy to discover a bag that combines a fashionable element to a fully functional camera case and is pure genius. Introducing ONA (Swahili for “to feel,” “to believe,” and “to experience with the ...

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Images via Handbag du Jour & A Few Goody Gumdrops A Few Goody Gumdrops is drooling over Matthew Williamson’s Chiffon Weave Bag and it’s on sale! Cityrockajewelry Styleblog shares 5 ways to sabotage your jewelry! Handbag du Jour features the ‘It’ bag of the moment: Prada’s Madras Woven Top-Handle Satchel. RedPoppy Fashion is loving these delicious porcelain plates from ...

The ‘It’ bag isn’t dead and here’s proof: introducing the Prada Madras Woven Top-Handle Satchel. The orange and black leather Madras Bag was the ‘It’ bag for spring, with celebrities like Nicole Kidman, Sienna Miller, Jessica Alba and Uma Thurman all toting their Madras’. Apparently the bag is still ‘It’ for Fall too, since Prada just released ...

And the collaborations keep on coming. WWD reports that Italian accessory brand Furla has collaborated with Saks Fifth Avenue to create an exclusive collection of high-end luxury bags. Furla‘s core contemporary line consists of leather and embossed leather goods (like this one) priced at around $500 but the Furla for Saks collection will range from $1,200 to $1,900. Why the price jump? Well, ...

Despite the practical reasons not to carry oversized bags, we can’t resist a bag that’s so large you could practically LIVE in it! The Sara Berman Millie Studded Hobo is a BIG bag – with a zipper around the edge of the entire bag so you can expand it even further, in case it wasn’t already large enough! Measuring at 11″ x 16″ x 3″ deep, with a 15″ shoulder ...

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 ...

Kotur Barnes Tassel Clutch We absolutely love the recent slew of designer collaborations at J. Crew. We were impressed with Eddie Borgo’s punky jewelry collection for J. Crew; now it’s been announced that luxury handbag designer Fiona Kotur will create a capsule collection of handbags for the retailer. We’ve featured Fiona’s stunning Kotur clutch bags before on Handbag du ...

Vampires and werewolves and handbags – oh my! With the new season of True Blood premiering on June 26 comes the launch of the Hammitt for True Blood handbag collection. Designer Stephanie Hammitt is known for her signature studded and grommeted Italian leather bags, and she designed her new True Blood line in the same fashion. Inspired by and named after characters onthe hit HBO show, the 5-piece ...

Ever now and then we come across a handbag that stops us in our proverbial tracks; that makes us immediately want to know more, see more, buy more. Ladies and gents, right now that bag is the Céline Leather Luggage Shopper. The bag has been around a for a minute and we’ve spotted it on previous occasions (like on actress Carey Mulligan, above, as well as on Alexa Chung, Nicole Richie and Leighton ...

Image via Shopping and Info A Few Goody Gumdrops says…it’s time to “Save Face” and enter Rodan + Fields Anti Aging Skincare Giveaway! Handbag du Jour features its haute bag of the week: the Chloé Irvine Large Hobo in Ruby! RedPoppy Fashion has some Father’s Day gift ideas you will love! Shopping and Info shares the photo shoot of Angelina Jolie with Louis Vuitton’s ...

It’s rumored that the ‘It’ bag is over, but we can’t help but think there may be a few still out there. One of which may very well be this shoulder bag – the mauve python Lula by L’Wren Scott. The designer recently made fashion news when Oprah wore one of her custom looks on her finale show, and she also recently launched her line of handbags exclusively at Barneys ...