Handbags

Rattan Turtle Handbag, Handbag of the Day

by Rigel Celeste (RSS feed) — Oct 26th 2009 at 5:02PM

I like anything earthy and organic, and rattan with turtle fits that bill. Tightly woven rattan makes up the entirety of this small handbag save for one adornment: a little turtle featuring bright pink galuchat for character. Evoking vibes of the sandy seashore, this Rattan Turtle Handbag by Lotus Arts de Vivre is both perfect for carrying a few necessary essentials on a weekend day or for holding your mirror and money at an evening beach party. No word from the Vivre page on whether it's lined or has a wristlet or shoulder strap attached, but I think I like it best without anyway. $850

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Dolce & Gabbana Miss Sicily Patent, Handbag of the Day

by Annie Scott (RSS feed) — Oct 25th 2009 at 5:01PM

The Dolce & Gabbana Miss Sicily Patent is pretty and bold in its distinctive shade of bright, but unusually warm, pink.

Pink and gold would have sounded out of season to us, but this shade makes the whole look new. We love this bag -- the sturdy framing at the top, the gold hardware and logo plate, and the way the handle is positioned so as not to allow gravity to disrupt the shape of the bag.

At 8"H x 10 1/2"W x 6 1/4"D, this is not the bag to lug all your things to work -- the size insists that you only use this for play (but it's still roomy enough for all your makeup and even your camera). And we like that.

The Dolce & Gabbana Miss Sicily Patent is available from Neiman Marcus for $1,750.00.

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Diane von Furstenberg Stephanie Slouchy Hobo, Handbag of the Day

by Annie Scott (RSS feed) — Oct 24th 2009 at 5:01PM

The Diane von Furstenberg Stephanie Slouchy Hobo is a perfect bag to follow this season's texture trend. This roomy hobo may look like it's covered in metallic chains, but it's actually chain-woven black metallic leather. How hot is that?

This metallic "Stephanie" number also comes in Silver and Gold, but we like the black -- a perfect, demure complement for all the 20s-style gear you'll be wearing around the holidays. The bright silver hardware is attractive and interesting, and the bag is lined in durable beige canvas. The texture makes this bag transition easily from day to night, even at 13"H x 17 1/2"W x 5"D.

The Diane von Furstenberg Stephanie Slouchy Hobo is available from Neiman Marcus for $875.00.

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Judith Leiber Disco Ball Minaudiere, Handbag of the Day

by Annie Scott (RSS feed) — Oct 23rd 2009 at 5:02PM

The Judith Leiber Disco Ball Minaudiere is so discothèque-fabulous, we can hardly find the words.

Firstly, and most obviously, it's a disco ball. Judith Leiber has a habit of making minaudieres in interesting shapes, and this Italian-made 3 1/2"H x 3 1/2"W x 3 1/2"D sparkler may be our favorite one yet.

Covered in crystal rhinestones, this tiny case distributes light just about as well as any disco ball hanging from the ceiling, and will cause every kindred spirit in the room to search for the source of the glimmers and take notice of you. We also love the sexy tassel, which we think should be made a standard feature on all disco balls.

With this kind of opulence, you almost can't go wrong, but we'd especially love to see it paired with a white gown with silver and crystal detailing, a little black dress, or a pale cocktail number to emphasize the pretty crystals without making them look vulgar -- or too "retro."

The Judith Leiber Disco Ball Minaudiere is available from Neiman Marcus for $2,495.00.

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Tania Dark Wood Clutch, Handbag of the Day

by Rigel Celeste (RSS feed) — Oct 22nd 2009 at 5:01PM

It's always fun to have a bag or two that stand out from the rest not because they're over-the-top or obnoxious but because they're different. Simple and different. This Tania Dark Wood Clutch by Glorinha Paranagua is just that. It's straight forward, organic, but also very stylish and modern. Made of dark toned wood it has a contrastingly sleek over-sized black silk tassel and a brightly colored purple cotton lining. Other basics include a hidden magnetic closure, gold hardware, and no shoulder strap to speak of (I only mention it because most 'clutches' these days have them in some form or another). $365

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Ale Feather Bracelet Pochette, Handbag of the Day

by Rigel Celeste (RSS feed) — Oct 21st 2009 at 5:01PM

This Ale Feather Bracelete Pochette by Raven Kauffman runs on the idea that your handbag can be an accessory in more ways than one -- doing double duty as both bag and jewelry. It starts with an 18k gold plated bracelet (2 3/4" opening) and finishes with a dangling calf pochette decorated with hummingbird green emu and coque feathers as well as a few laser-etched leather feathers as well, for added texture and interest. It has a zip closure (hope it's easy to find under all those layers!) and measures 12" x 5" x 1 1/2". $2,195

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Tree Bucket Bag, Handbag of the Day

by Rigel Celeste (RSS feed) — Oct 20th 2009 at 5:02PM

I think I've said this before but sometimes a handbag makes "points" with me just by having an interesting name, and I think 'Tree Bucket Bag' qualifies as interesting. Not sure how the name was inspired other than it certainly is bucket-shaped. Designed by Genevieve Jones those aren't silver studs all over the black leather exterior but instead glitzy little Swarovski crystals that give the whole thing a sort of upscale biker-chic vibe, or as Vivre says "a little punk, a little boho." Regardless, it's cute and edgy and has just the right dose of casual for someone like me. $875

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Ruby Fox Fur Clutch, Handbag of the Day

by Rigel Celeste (RSS feed) — Oct 19th 2009 at 5:01PM

This Ruby Fox Fur Clutch by Sang A couldn't be much simpler, focusing solely on its luxe ruby-colored fox fur exterior to make a statement -- and I think it does. It certainly draws the eye, it brings warm fuzzies to mind, and it provides the perfect way to add a statement piece to your outfit. The wristlet is detachable, as is the included brushed gold chain shoulder strap. Fully lined in ruby Italian silk satin with one pocket inside. The whole thing measures 6 1/2" x 9" x 4" and is also available in Emerald green. $1,495

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Whiting & Davis Mesh Mini Crossbody Bag, Handbag of the Day

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) — Oct 18th 2009 at 5:03PM

Before there were trendy designer handbags there was Whiting and Davis. The company has been the major supplier of wholesale mesh material for designers and industrial engineers all over the world since 1896. For over a century the company has created elegant mesh bags. Vintage bags are prized by collectors and can fetch high prices but the handbag company still makes mesh bags in modern shapes. This compact crossbody bag in brass mesh has a top zip closure and adds a little fun to any outfit. It has a 23-inch strap drop and is meant to rest at the hip. It is available in black, gold, bronze or the silver shown here for $85.

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Dior Le Trente Medium Shopping Bag

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) — Oct 17th 2009 at 5:01PM

No white after Labor Day? Don't tell that to this marshmallow pouf of a bag. Dior's Le Trente Medium Shopping bag is done in buttery leather with a softly gathered shape. It gets a bit of icy flash from a shiny double chain and leather handles with toggle detail. The bag has a drawstring top with a foldover cuff. It has a a signature CD charm, inside zip pocket and protective metal feet. For rule followers, it's also available in black. This bag sells for $1,950.

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Ombre Paillette-Embellished Clutch, Handbag of the Day

by Rigel Celeste (RSS feed) — Oct 16th 2009 at 5:02PM

How pretty this Ombre Paillette-Embellished Box Clutch by Miu Miu is! The spectrum of bright pink to dark eggplant is feminine without being too girly, which is just how I like my handbags. "Showered" in oversized light-reflecting paillettes with black beading accents, other features include goldtone hardware, black leather trim, an adjustable and detachable shoulder strap, push-lock closure and a black satin lining. A gorgeous, timeless, clutch that exudes classic feminine appeal with a little dose of flashy party attitude. I just hope those paillettes are tough to enough to hold on for more than one season. $950

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Matt & Nat Recycled Vegan Bags, Handbags of the Day

by Rigel Celeste (RSS feed) — Oct 15th 2009 at 5:01PM

Indulge your taste for luxury handbags without sacrificing the planet -- no guilt when shopping Matt & Nat as all of their creations are made with recycled plastic water bottle linings and some even have recycled material exteriors as well. The bag shown above, for example, made of 100% recycled materials and according to the website's count (they give you a bottle count for every bag) it took 49 bottles to create -- that's a lot of plastic kept out of the landfill. It's the Davis Green Vegan Handbag and features green faux suede on the outside and khaki faux suede on the inside, decorative stitching, antiqued brass hardware, and of course the Matt & Nat logo bar. $215

See more Matt & Nat creations in the gallery below.

Gallery: Matt & Nat Handbags for Men and Women

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Hedda Stamped-Leather Tote, Handbag of the Day

by Rigel Celeste (RSS feed) — Oct 14th 2009 at 5:02PM

I like this bag, which is surprising since that big gold knob on the front kinda rubbed me the wrong way at first glance. It might be the pudgy slouchy shape, or the fun texture of the astrakhan-stamped leather, but either way this Hedda Stamped-Leather Tote would make a lovely addition to any handbag collection. Called a "forever bag" (and I have to agree) it's designed never to go out of style and features a front pocket under the flap, double zip closures on top with a flap pocket inside, and a detachable shoulder strap. $1,720

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One Night Stand Clutch, Handbag of the Day

by Rigel Celeste (RSS feed) — Oct 13th 2009 at 5:01PM

With a name like "One Night Stand" clutch I thought this bag would have more of a party vibe going on, meaning I expected it to be smaller and glitzier. That's not to say it's not a lovely creation by Bird Handbags but it's just not what I expected. Larger than it looks it measures 18" wide by 13" tall, and it's made of exotic ostrich-detailed snakeskin leather with structured ostrich handles complete with stitching detail. Fully lined interior with a zip pocket and pouch pocket, $1,810.

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Carlos Falchi NM Tote, Handbag of the Day

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) — Oct 12th 2009 at 5:02PM

Today's bag is featured in the Neiman Marcus Christmas Book. While the department store's annual holiday extravaganza is a bit more muted than it has been in previous years there are still plenty of glitzy treats. The Carlos Falchi tote from Neiman Marcus is python-embossed microfiber and measures 17"H x 17"W x 5"D. The handy tote has 10" shoulder handles and comes with a matching zip pouch for cosmetics and small items. The exclusive part is that Carlos agreed to hand sign each one. It comes in black, red or silver with a contrasting signature and sells for $220.

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