Some time ago I attended an accessories tradeshow which was mostly full of disappointing mass market handbag designers and jewelry vendors. I was looking for haute new designers and most of the collections I saw lacked creativity. However there were a few ‘ones to watch’. And one of those designers was Los Angeles based Laura Matthews. I immediately fell in love with her bags. They were ...

Jennifer Hudson is quickly becoming a fashionista (starring in the Sex & the City movie helps I’m sure) to watch. While her fashion choices aren’t always on point, she does take risks and isn’t that what fashion is all about? Here she is spotted by the ‘razzi casually walking down the street dressed in a grey cowl-neck sweater dress, poncho-style jacket, haute boots and ...

Melissa T. uncovered the mystery bag that Halle is carrying! It’s the Michael Kors Large Patent Satchel, ($1,195). I absolutely love this bag – it’s so sleek and chic. Made of distressed patent leather, this bowler-shaped satchel has a patent leather belt encircling the bag and brushed gold buckle detail in the front. The top closes with a double zipper while metal feet protect ...

A very pregnant Halle Berry was recently spotted toting one of her many haute handbags. It’s amazing how fabulously stylish she continues to look throughout her pregnancy! Anyway, the bag she’s carrying is a black patent leather satchel with cross body straps and gold belt buckle detail. Hint: The designer is one of my favorites, famous for classic design! Can you guess who/what it is? ...

Shakirra M. of New York! Congratulations, you are the winner of the Afiya Tote, courtesy of Nikki Chu! Thank you to everyone who entered, and a special thanks to Nikki Chu Bags for sponsoring this giveaway! Stay tuned to What’s Haute for even more haute handbags and giveaways!  Read More →

Marion Jones may have been stripped of her gold, but you can still carry yours proudly. Gold never gets old, and it’s once again an ‘It’ colors again this Fall. Gold handbags look great with everything – it gives basic blacks and browns a much needed color boost, pops against primary colors like red, blue and green, and looks regal against purple and plum. Accessory and interior ...

I’ve been obsessed with handbags for as long as I can remember but I never thought an opportunity like this would come along, for me to share my handbag obsession with the world! Bag Borrow or Steal is searching for “America’s Ultimate Bagaholic” and will hold the job of Chief Bag Officer. (Am I dreaming?) If selected, you’ll win a bagaholic’s dream – you’ll ...

Congratulations Enid P! You are the winner of the Moorea Tote by begeren. Thanks to everyone who entered the contest and check back often for more haute handbag giveaways!  Read More →

A year after its debut, Begeren (Dutch for desire) is back on the scene with its new Spring collection! The new bags are just as distinctive and just as haute as the first season, with tons of brightly colored leathers and unique shapes and styles. I love the fact that the entire collection is affordable enough that you can buy several pieces, unique enough that you won’t see everyone carrying ...

Marilyn F. of Newark! Congratulations – you won the Anna Corinna ‘City’ Tote! Thanks to all who entered the contest! Check back later – there will be more haute handbag giveaways! And most importantly, a huge thank you to Luna Boston for sponsoring this haute contest!  Read More →

This February marks the 1 year anniversary of What’s Haute! I started this blog a year ago when I was working at an absolutely miserable, creatively stifling job. I was out of my mind with boredom, so I decided to combine two of my favorite things – handbags and writing. I started it as a creative outlet for myself, but I’m ecstatic to have loyal readers and new visitors who appreciate ...

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