Designers Handbags

Posted May 12th 2007 5:03PM by Deidre Woollard

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Where have I seen something quite this tacky? Oh, I remember. Lately Burberry’s been doing well. The Manor bag and the sliver check are both winners in my book. This one however is a clunker. The solid canvas hobo has a Burberry crest embroidery with pebbled grain leather trim and strap. The bag comes in stone with white details. If you must, it sells for $470.

Posted May 13th 2007 5:08PM by Sandy Maple

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World-renowned British designer Lulu Guinness has some beautiful bags in her Spring/Summer 2007 Couture collection. The Blue Penelope bag caught my eye with its beautiful, deep blue leather. It’s a rather large bag with a soft shape and a sturdy gold clasp and frame. Inside, the bag has an Italian cream suede lining with two pockets as well as the all-important cell-phone holder. With the Lulu Guinness signature discreetly placed on the front, this bag will get noticed. Also available in black, the bag sells for £850.00, but currently has a waiting list.

Posted May 14th 2007 5:03PM by Sandy Maple

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This bag might be a little busy for some, but it is a soft kind of busy that I think looks sharp. The Bruno Frisoni Ribbon Clutch features ribbons, of course. Threaded through over-sized chains, the black and white grosgrain crisscrosses the bag ending in a casually tied bow on the front. A hinged frame hidden beneath the leather trim keeps the bag securely closed. Inside, the bag is lined in a metallic gold with a zippered pocket. It sells for $825.

Posted May 15th 2007 5:00PM by Deidre Woollard

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I’ve seen a lot of resin used in modern furniture designs and in jewelry but it doesn’t often make its way into purses. The Billeyette clutch from Malini Murjani has a resin exterior and a leather lining. A hidden magnetic closure secures the bag. The modern bag is expandable and comes in bright colors that put me in mind of exotic sportscars. The black version shown here sells at Vivre for $275. The yellow and silver versions are at ShopBop for $242.

Posted May 17th 2007 5:03PM by Deidre Woollard

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Melissa Loyd Maish, the former creative director of Bally, has her own line of purses. The atelier is based in Florence, Italy and the line features luxe looks in leather and linen. My favorites are the Sunset models, adorable linen bags with leather appliqués shaped as birds, suns and other organic shapes. The tote is white linen with brown leather and sells for $770.