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 ...

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 ...

Femme Sud knows how to do tongue-in-cheek. Their debut, limited release, Ex-Libris collection consisted solely of book bags, not bookbags (like backpacks), but bags shaped like books. The clutches, titled ‘Fame & Fortune’, ‘The Birds and the Bees’, and ‘Yearbook’, to name a few, are made of embroidered lambskin, lined with satin ‘pages’ and accessorized ...

Anna Corinna – Mini City Tote, $345 at Luna Boston Corto Maltedo – Large Leather Bag, $1,024 at YOOX Salvatore Ferragamo – Gancio Tote, $1,450 at Neiman Marcus  Read More →

Ever since Reed Krakoff was appointed the Creative Director of Coach, the traditional leathergood brand’s handbags have taken a new direction, becoming more youthful and colorful. I can’t decide whether or not I find this Coach Katy Travel Tote haute or not. The classic shape is classic Coach style, and the bronze leather trim is rich, but the striped fabric is questionable. Has Coach gone ...

Which bag is the shiniest of them all? The Metallic Mirror Leather Tote by Alessandro Dell’Acqua. I have never seen a bag quite like this. The leather shines as if it were a mirror made of gold. As if it weren’t shiny enough, the bags is ornamented with gold metal tags, and gold leather trim. With all this gold, it just may be worth the $1400 price tag. Perfect for the narcissistic fashionista.  Read More →

Don’t you wish you had a flat in London? Well, if you can’t afford one, you can at least carry one of these adorable bags from My Flat in London. The Mini Snap Tote is the ultimate in preppy chic, with Chanel–like quilting and an oversized metal bee nameplate. Even cuter is the Jack Russell, a quilted doggy bag – literally! Both are only $245, so you can have European style, but at affordable ...

With “The Pirates of the Caribbean” now in theaters, it’s inevitable that designers pick up on the trend. Tylie Malibu offers a remarkable leather bag in the spirit of pirates, the Handstitched Benatar. The Handstitched Benatar is detailed with studs depicting a skull and an anchor, but is also available in solid colors (Black, White, Teal, and Bronze). Check it out at http://www.tyliemalibu.com/.  Read More →

Linda Ly has designed one of the most desirable new “It” bags of the season. The Moorea Tote by Begeren (Dutch for “desire”) is one of the most blogged about new bags and it’s easy to see why. Large, colorful, roomy and uniquely designed, this tote is what handbag dreams are made of. Also, it’s available in 5 delicious colors, and priced at $286, so get yours now because everyone else ...

Looking for a great summer beach tote? Well count your blessings because you’ve just found one. Attn NY offers this large summery tote appropriately titled “Happy Lottery”. This bag is simple and streamlined in shape, but covered in a jazzy colorful print. Even better, the tote is fully lined in canvas and reversible, and at $48, the price is unbeatable.  Read More →

This Stylesse Lightning Strikes Tote is one of the most unique bags ever. The strap is in the shape of a lightning bolt, and slides easily over your arm. The rest of the bag is made up of robin’s egg blue leather, and is roomy enough to hold your umbrella. Pray for rain.  Read More →

Elezar – Highbury Tote Cammie Hill – Envelope Clutch Lauren Merkin – Eve Clutch From wine bottles, to the city in Ireland, to designer bags, cork is everywhere. This Spring/Summer season, cork is the new handbag material of choice. Lauren Merkin’s ubiquitous Eve – Clutch ($165) is now available in cork (as well as every other fabric imaginable). Cammie Hill has also entered ...

Remember Pixie Stix-the sugar-like candy that came in a colorful straw-like container? Well it’s been reincarnated into an Elezar bag. The Nathan Tote, comes in whimsical summer stripes, accented by turquoise leather. At $338, it’s a bit pricey, but it’s so cute that you’ll soon forget.  Read More →