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Celine Nautil Bag, Handbag of the Day

Posted May 13th 2008 5:02PM by Rigel Gregg
Filed under: Handbags

The Celine Nautil bag is about both bold bright fashion and practical functionality. Available in classic ruby red or crisp bright white, the Nautil is made of crinkled patent leather so it shines (but doesn't blind!). It also features contoured top seams, polished silver hardware, handles attached with clasps (8" drop), and my favorite handbag quality: a flat base so it sits upright. And the brand logo is everywhere on this bag: engraved onto the medallion on the front and on the studs used throughout, embossed on a leather tag inside, and incorporated into the pattern of the interior textile lining. $850

Gallery: Celine Nautil Bag

Sandstorm Kenya Safari Gear, Handbags of the Day

Posted May 12th 2008 5:03PM by Rigel Gregg
Filed under: Handbags

Safaris have such an adventurous and romantic connotation, and now Sandstorm Kenya (maker of luxury tents in Nairobi for camps in East Africa) is offering bags and travel accessories that make carrying that awesome safari vibe with you a reality in your daily life. There are 4 collections in their new set of offerings and so depending on what feel you're going for you can choose from the more casual Canvas & Cowhide, the soft Mocha Leather, the exclusive Camel & Cowhide, or the sophisticated Tweed & Cowhide. The collections include bags for everything from everyday use to travel totes -- and they even have one that functions as a champagne cooler. $125-$1100

Gallery: Sandstorm Kenya Handbags

A Handbag for Change

Posted May 11th 2008 5:02PM by Lisa Palladino
Filed under: Handbags

Are you suffering from campaign fatigue? Tired of seeing Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama duking it out on TV? Me too. But here's a bright spot: You can support the Democratic Party and make a fashion and political statement with the Change tote bag from Alexis Hudson. Company designers Rachelle Copeland and Emily Ironi teamed up with Los Angeles artist Greg Miller to create the bag.

"The Change bag is designed for everyone who believes in hope, change and the Democratic party," said Copland. "It's a real statement piece!" Ten percent of proceeds from the sale of the bag will support either Clinton's or Obama's race against John McCain. The bag will be available at alexishudsoninc.com for $95 starting in mid-May.

Alexis Hudson offers a range of really nice bags, though much more expensive than the Change bag, in the Spring '08 collection (see a few below).

Gallery: Alexis Hudson Spring '08 Handbags

"The Original" Leather Postal Messenger, Handbag of the Day

Posted May 10th 2008 5:02PM by Rigel Gregg
Filed under: Handbags

Although cutting edge style is always fun and plays an important role in fashion, there are some designs that just can't be improved upon. The original leather postal messenger bag is one of them, and now thanks to JCrew you can have one for yourself. Recreated in true-to-detail oil-tanned leather this bag is styled to be historically correct and match what U.S. postal workers carried from 1868 to the 1970s (when they switched over to blue nylon bags). Hand-oiled, hand-stained, hand-riveted, and sewn in the techniques of old, this bag will not only last a lifetime but it will get better and better as the years go by. $795

Via Gizmodo

Chanel Vintage Shoulder Bag, Handbag of the Day

Posted May 9th 2008 5:02PM by Star Sutherland
Filed under: Handbags

I love vintage Chanel bags, truly timeless, they never go out of style, if anything they seem to get more fabulous with each passing year! However they always sell out at vintage shops so it can be quite hard to get your hands on one, thankfully with the Internet, haute purse collecting has gotten easier. This black shoulder bag in patent leather crocodile print is one of the nicest collectible bags I've seen. Details include two outside pockets and a top zipper closure. It's available online for $4639! Pricey but well worth every penny.

The Dior Jazzclub Bag, Handbag of the Day

Posted May 8th 2008 5:02PM by Star Sutherland
Filed under: Handbags

Straight off the runway comes the Dior Jazzclub Handbag Collection. I don't love these bags, but they are definitely unique and worth taking a peek at. Made of lambskin and available in black, beige, white, zebra and leopard, the jazzclub collection is recognizable by its unique large logo-engraved toggle closure and slouchy shape. The hardware is polished silver, which is refreshing after a few seasons of gold. Available on eluxury.com for $1,950.

YSL Downtown Computer Case

Posted May 7th 2008 5:02PM by Star Sutherland
Filed under: Handbags

I've never fallen in love with a laptop bag but the stunning YSL Downtown Computer Case is in a league of it's own! Finely crafted in Italy from luxurious black patent leather, embellished with gold hardware featuring a sturdy working lock and key. And the bottom is stamped with a large YSL logo, so chic. The adjustable shoulder strap and double zipper closure offer convenience while the inside zip pocket keeps you organized. Did I mention I'm obsessed with this bag? Available on YSL.com for $1,795. I'm saving up!

Fendi Design Your Own Baguette

Posted May 6th 2008 5:02PM by Deidre Woollard
Filed under: Handbags

Has it really been ten years since the Fendi baguette? To celebrate the popular slim bag Fendi has released a new version in ten bright Pantone colors. They've also created a kit so you can create your own custom Fendi. The kit contains a bag of coated canvas with a removable belted shoulder strap with buckle attachments, polished gold metal logo-engraved appliqués on each side and an acrylic double-F logo on the front. The bag comes with ten Pantone Universe markers to create your own style on the bag. At $1,300, chose your design carefully, you can't return it once you start your creation.

Sir Hardy Amies' Signature Style

Posted May 5th 2008 5:05PM by Jared Paul Stern
Filed under: Apparel, Handbags, Men's Style

British couturier Hardy Amies, whose Savile Row shop opened back in 1946, is launching its first line of women's handbags this month. The new line comprises four key styles "inspired by traditional English luggage and the secret lives of female spies in the second world war," British Vogue reports. The theme is fitting since the dashing Sir Hardy himself, who died in 2003, was something of a real-life James Bond, serving as an officer in the British secret service during World War II. The bags, which start at about $1,600, each come with their own code name (and, we suspect, several hidden compartments).

Amies had an illustrious career as a couturier, designing clothes for everyone from Stanley Kubrick to the Queen of England. A self-described snob, he was a world authority on men's fashion, and his house carries on in high style. Among his many stylish epigrams, he once declared that "Luxury lies not in riches, but in the absence of vulgarity." Though he didn't live to see them, we think he probably would have approved of these bags bearing his name.

Gallery: Sir Hardy Amies

David Chu's Chic Take on Tumi

Posted May 5th 2008 9:02AM by Jared Paul Stern
Filed under: Handbags, Men's Style

With his newly-released Fall 2008 collections for Tumi, Nautica founder David Chu is continuing the revitalization of the travel brand begun when he was named its creative director last year. Since his appointment, Chu has launched various new collections including the Alpha, using Tumi's signature black ballistic nylon, and the upscale Townhouse Collection for men. He has given the company an image makeover as well with new high-style ad campaigns featuring supermodel Shalom Harlow and an array of classic sportscars (see above).

For Fall 2008, Chu has made an appropriately seasonal modification to the spring Townhouse line, which featured khaki cotton twill and saddle leather. The Fall collection is rendered in a gray covert cloth that's a hallmark of classic British tailoring. As a counterpart, he has introduced new designs for women as well. We're also big fans of Chu's eponymous luxury menswear line, which he started after VF Corp. acquired Nautica for $585 million in 2004. Obviously Chu, who personally made over $100 million on the deal, could have just retired then and there, but we're definitely glad he decided to keep working.

Gallery: David Chu for Tumi

The Glace'-Folding Soft Briefcase by Prada, Handbag of the Day

Posted May 2nd 2008 5:02PM by Star Sutherland
Filed under: Handbags, Men's Style

Prada revamps the tired boxy briefcase design, by giving it a softer shape and a more rugged look. The Glace'-Folding Soft Briefcase also doubles as a travel bag, it can be used for the office or a weekend get away... a must for the distinguished man on the go. Features include adjustable double buckle closures on both sides, and one center front push-lock closure. The inside has separate compartments with zipper closures to keep you neat and organized. Available at Barneys for $2,430.

Christian Louboutin Mini Aionoeud, Handbag of the Day

Posted May 1st 2008 5:02PM by Star Sutherland
Filed under: Handbags

Christian Louboutin has finally launched their long awaited and much anticipated handbag line! Right out the gate, it's every bit as luxurious as their shoes. The Mini Aionoeud (..no idea how that is pronounced..) is an chic black alligator clutch bag with a large bow on the front. The inside is lined with red satin, cleverly symbolic of the bottoms of their shoes. It fastens shut with a hidden magnetic closure. I am eager to see how well this bag is received, it retails for $4,190. Available on net-a-porter.com.

Arista Handcrafted Case for MacBook Air, Handbag of the Day

Posted Apr 30th 2008 5:02PM by Lisa Palladino
Filed under: Gadgets, Handbags, Men's Style

Orbino Luxury Cases recently debuted the Arista case for Apple's MacBook Air. This bag is so clean and classic that I'd love to carry it even without a laptop, and with the rich color choices, I might even be persuaded to break away from my traditional black. Handmade by a single artisan in Orbino's Naples, Italy, workshop, the case is made from vegetable-tanned Tuscan leathers. Features include plush padding to protect your laptop, a gusseted front pocket, an iPhone/cell phone harness and an adjustable shoulder harness. The case is hand lacquered and has buffed, four-coat edging and hand-stitched detailing. Custom options to up the luxury quotient include being able to order a case made-to-measure and/or in limited edition skins such as crocodile, snakeskin and ostrich.

Prices start at $349; lifetime guarantee; worldwide shipment available.

Daniele Cornaggia Snakeskin Clutch, Handbag of the Day

Posted Apr 29th 2008 5:02PM by Deidre Woollard
Filed under: Handbags

Today's handbag is so deluxe it seems more like a jewelry box than a purse. This clutch from Daniele Cornaggia is covered in Hardwick snakeskin from Southeast Asia in pale gray and white tones.The outside is covered with arge horn and obsidian buttons in random shapes that are hand-sewn onto the front. The closure is an ebony wood clasp with four magnets. It is lined in calf leather and sells for $1,275.

Diane von Furstenburg EXCLUSIVE "Go Green" Canvas Tote, Handbag of the Day

Posted Apr 28th 2008 5:02PM by Star Sutherland
Filed under: Handbags, Green

Diane von Fürstenberg designed this hip green shopping bag for retail chain Intermix. It's made of certified organic cotton and features small ivory hearts and long beige cotton handles. The tote has a gold Intermix logo on one corner, and Diane's signature on the other. A hand scrawled message from Diane on the inner seam reads "Save and Love the Planet". I keep seeing similar reusable shopping totes but this one is by far the cutest! Available exclusively at Intermix for $65.

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Celine Nautil Bag, Handbag of the Day

Sandstorm Kenya Safari Gear, Handbags of the Day

A Handbag for Change

"The Original" Leather Postal Messenger, Handbag of the Day

Chanel Vintage Shoulder Bag, Handbag of the Day

The Dior Jazzclub Bag, Handbag of the Day

YSL Downtown Computer Case

Fendi Design Your Own Baguette

Sir Hardy Amies' Signature Style

David Chu's Chic Take on Tumi

The Glace'-Folding Soft Briefcase by Prada, Handbag of the Day

Christian Louboutin Mini Aionoeud, Handbag of the Day

Arista Handcrafted Case for MacBook Air, Handbag of the Day

Daniele Cornaggia Snakeskin Clutch, Handbag of the Day

Diane von Furstenburg EXCLUSIVE "Go Green" Canvas Tote, Handbag of the Day

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