July 29, 2005
Anne Klein New York Tote
The New York Tote from Anne Klein makes for a very smart and elegant weekend look in gold, croco-embossed leather. Featuring a zip closure and attractive logo charm, the frame bag has signature lining and a cell phone pocket on the inside and stands on four protective metal feet. Anne... [Full Story]
July 28, 2005
Guess Marrakesh Frame
This rich brocade frame bag from Guess may remind me a little of Mary Poppins, but it won't take a spoonful of sugar to make Julie buy it. The Marrakesh bag sports mock croc trim, copper hardware, a rear zip pocket, and a studded flower charm. The $88 bag has... [Full Story]
July 27, 2005
Ro Voyage Bag at Composition
Composition is now offering a handful of Ro bags for women including the attractive Voyage Bag in Pink leather. According to Composition, the bag "has soft curves that are reminiscent of vintage luggage pieces" and I couldn't agree more. With various interior pockets and a 16 x 12 x 5... [Full Story]
Donna Karan Iconic Leather Tootsie
The Leather Tootsie from Donna Karan is a medium sized, leather clutch with brass hardware accents. Decorative drawstrings gather the ends of the Tootsie, while a top flap closes the tube-shaped purse with a hidden magnet. The dimensions of the clutch are 8 x 1/2 x 5 inches and it... [Full Story]
July 26, 2005
Cole Haan Small Zip Satchel
You cannot possibly consider yourself a handbag-enthusiast and not love this Small Zip Satchel from Cole Haan. As with all bags in the Stephanie Suede collection, the Small Satchel has a super-smooth suede exterior with pebble grain leather trim and scores a few bonus points for functionality with it's three-compartment... [Full Story]
Guccissima Medium Tote by Gucci
As part of their new fall/winter Guccissima line, Gucci's Medium Tote in white is unique and stunning with double handles and a zip top closure. The bag features white Guccissima leather with white leather trim and very subtle, light gold hardware. For $930, the tote is finished off with Gucci's... [Full Story]
July 25, 2005
Coach Soho Leather Framed Satchel
So I went shopping this weekend (big shocker) and when I walked by the Coach store there was like this bright light that sort of drew me in like a magnet. The Soho Leather Framed Satchel features a large enamel buckle on the front and a rhinestone detailed velvet ribbon.... [Full Story]
July 22, 2005
Moschino Stitched Shoulder Bag
Kidskin (n.) - Soft leather made from the skin of a young goat. Ugh. No Matter how much I love this bag, there's no way I'm going to support slaughtering defenseless baby goats just to serve my purse addiction. However, the Moschino Stitched Shoulder Bag is such a looker that... [Full Story]
July 21, 2005
Louis Vuitton's Ségur PM
New from Louis Vuitton's Epi collection is the Ségur PM, made of textured leather with smooth leather corners. The Ségur has palladium-finished hardware, canvas lining and closes with a brilliant, modified S-lock. Eluxury is selling Louis Vuitton's Ségur PM for $1,080 and carries it in noir, myrtille and rouge. If... [Full Story]
July 20, 2005
Antony Bag for Men by Mulberry
All right guys, I know it's been a while. Mulberry has such a large selection of men's bags that I found it hard to pick just one that I liked the best but I managed to settle on the Antony bag in denim leather. The small bag has an adjustable... [Full Story]
July 19, 2005
Orla Kiely Fluorescent Trim Canvas Portfolio
Am I the only one passionately in love with Orla Kiely's bags? The Fluorescent Trim Canvas Portfolio is yet another case of a simple design that turns out looking pleasantly urban and sophisticated. While gray canvas keeps up the briefcase's conventional appearance, the bright orange trim instantly brings out its... [Full Story]
Poppy Print Diaper Bag from OiOi
Cute and functional are the words I'd use to describe this diaper bag. The Poppy Print Diaper Bag from OiOi features an insulated bottle holder, outside pockets for mom’s wallet and cell phone and a large microfiber changing pad. In a beautiful floral design, the diaper bag shows off fresh... [Full Story]
July 18, 2005
Miu Miu Suede Sac Bag
Saks has added some new Miu Miu bags for fall including this Suede Sac Bag. In khaki distressed suede, the bag has two front pockets, one being a zipper pouch and the other a flap-closure. The Italy made purse is trimmed in leather, has an adjustable strap and includes an... [Full Story]
Kate Spade Fulham iPod Shuffle Case
So, I may have mentioned before that I’m engaged to a bit of an iPod expert (or at least he thinks he is). The obvious downside to this is that I am forever doomed to a life of useless iPod information ringing fresh in my ears, however, a definite plus... [Full Story]
July 15, 2005
Guess Aviator Hobo
This military-inspired bag from Guess is just about the only thing that could change my anti-war hippy ways. I'd strongly consider joining up if the Aviator Hobo was provided as basic equipment. The $72 purse is made from Army-green washed canvas, sports rugged O-ring hardware, and has tons of compartments... [Full Story]
Isabella Fiore Studded Leather Hobo
So, as I stated in a recent post, I swore off Isabella Fiore for a while because I had reason to believe she had lost her mind. (Don't believe me? Take a look at this and this!) At any rate, I've been accepting some of her recent styles and have... [Full Story]
July 14, 2005
Juicy Couture Babe Charm Handbag
As part of Juicy Couture's Fall 2005 Trunk Show, Saks is offering a new line of Juicy handbags that are available now for pre-order. Included in the series is this adorable Babe Charm Handbag in metallic leather that has chain-detailed handles and a crystal logo charm. In dirty gold color,... [Full Story]
July 13, 2005
DLO Mini Fling iPod Case
It's about time someone made an affordable iPod fashion case just for women. Digital Lifestyle Outfitters realized that the only alternative to cheap "guy" cases were the ridiculously expensive iPod cases from out-of-their-mind designers and created this gem. Made just for a girl's iPod mini, the $35 DLO Mini Fling... [Full Story]
J. Crew Beacon Street Small Shoulder Bag
J. Crew has added some new bags for the upcoming fall season including this Beacon Street Small Shoulder Bag. Made of New Zealand tumbled deerskin (just skinning the deer wasn't enough, they had to roll it around for a while too) the small version of the bag comes in either... [Full Story]
Tignanello Newport North South Tote (Botkier Rip Off)
I am not sure if this purse could possibly look any more like the Botkier Luxe Trigger bag if it tried with all its little heart. I guess I don't have a huge problem with companies "borrowing" a few ideas or a little inspiration from another company but this is... [Full Story]
July 12, 2005
Dior Romantic Flowers Doctor's Bag
Sometimes there’s a bag that stops you dead in your tracks the first time you lay eyes on it. Say hello to Dior's Romantic Flowers Doctor's Bag in gorgeous, polished brown leather. With floral and butterfly embroidered accents and attractive topstitching, this bag is very fresh and feminine while maintaining... [Full Story]
Roxy Artsy Bag
Ebags is now offering a full line of Roxy handbags including this Artsy bag that's constructed with pink suede and a decorative floral scarf. Inside, the bag features three pockets and a pink satin lining and the main outside compartment closes with a magnetic snap. The Roxy Artsy comes in... [Full Story]
July 11, 2005
Multi-Pocket Tote by Marc Jacobs
I'm a sucker for Marc Jacobs bags. Especially big, roomy, leather Marc Jacobs bags that are simply shaped and merlot red. The Multi-Pocket Tote has adjustable side buckles that change the size of the bag from smaller to larger, depending on your mood or preference. Also included are dual shoulder... [Full Story]
Mulberry Blenheim Antique Glacé Leather Bag
I am so glad to see Mulberry moving on a bit from the Roxy-mania that's been going on for the past year or so. The Blenheim Antique Glacé Leather Bag features Mulberry's signature buckle detail on the two front pockets and strap and it's small, cozy shape makes it perfect... [Full Story]
July 8, 2005
AE Off-Campus Tote
The very quirky Off-Campus Tote from American Eagle is an extraordinary and inexpensive way to end a short but wonderful week. The bag is fairly large at 15 x 13 inches and is made of cozy, soft fleece. With contrast-color stripes in navy, pink and white, the AE Off-Campus Tote... [Full Story]
Python-embossed Slouch from Banana Republic
New from Banana Republic, the Python-embossed Oversized Slouch is stunning in sabia-colored Italian leather. The bag features a 14-inch shoulder strap with a large golden buckle and a zip closure with chain tassel. Inside the slouch you'll be pleased to find a pair of zip pockets and a supple cotton... [Full Story]
July 7, 2005
Reversible Tote Bag from Sheila D
Over the weekend, I spoke with Sheila Djiwatampu, owner of the Sheila D design company and fell in love with her Reversible Tote Bags. Sheila, who once worked for Lego as a graphic designer, says "making bags started as a way for me to experiment with color and patterns and... [Full Story]
Giorgio Armani's Leather Shoulder Bag
As noted yesterday on Luxist's handbag site, Bergdorf Goodman is now taking preorders for Giorgio Armani's new collection of purses. Nine bags in total, the collection includes an array of classy handbags ranging from a beautiful satin clutch to the supple Leather Shoulder Bag illustrated here. The bag is fashioned... [Full Story]
July 6, 2005
Kate Spade's Fulham Annemarie
I'm never disappointed when Kate Spade announces new handbags and today's no exception to the rule. The Fulham Annemarie bag is a boxy satchel named after Fulham road, which largely contributed in the 1960's to London's fashion uprising. The bag features glazed patent calfskin with cowhide trim, and the signature... [Full Story]
Couture Pet Carrier
Shop Intuition is selling these amusing little pet carriers made of vinyl and patent leather. With cut-out appliqués in four different themes, the Couture Pet Carrier features double snap closures, convenient back pockets, and mesh openings throughout so your pet can not only flop around like a rag-doll but breathe... [Full Story]
July 5, 2005
Obey High Society Bag
After an extra long and much-needed holiday weekend, I was very pleased to see this very casual, canvas bag from Obey. Available at 80's Purple, the High Society bag features a snap top closure and tan suede handles for $48. My fiancé, who knows much about everything else, but nothing... [Full Story]
Paul Smith's Multi-Pocket Bag
I've been on a mission to find something by Paul Smith that I like, and as funny as that sounds, it's been no easy feat. In spite of my utter hatred for the maddening swirl-print bags from the company, I managed to come across this much calmer and classier Multi-Pocket... [Full Story]
July 1, 2005
Burberry's Patchwork Handbag
While searching for a bag to highlight in relationship to the Fourth of July holiday, I remembered an important point--whether it be the anniversary of our independence or not, I would rather take a bottle-rocket to the eyeball than to wear Americana-themed apparel. I'm just not into the whole patriotic-till-you-puke... [Full Story]