Designers Handbags

Wow, an actual designer ‘it’ bag at a more affordable price than the usual £1,000 plus. The bag I’m talking about is the new Jaeger Britannia bag.

The much talked about bag has seen much publicity in the fashion glossies and is available to buy online now. With a patent wet look finish the oversized bag is uber-cool, sleek and stylish. If the patent ‘wet look’ finish available in either black (pictured here) or red is not your preferred choice then get it in white leather also available online costing the same amount or the smaller version in black leather costing £199.

Get your Britannia ‘it’ bag at Jaeger online, costing a reasonable £250.

Anya Hindmarch is an accessories designer out of England, who quickly gained popularity worldwide. Her handbag and shoe collections are frequently featured in leading fashion magazines like Vogue and Harper’s Bazaar, and in both 2006 and 2007 Anya was named Designer of the Year by Glamour magazine. This haute little number is called the Aretha Shoulder Strap Bag. White calfskin leather is accented with trendy gold stud work, while the inside is rigged with all the organizational must haves: zippered pockets, a pen holder and a key latch. Available at Ron Herman (Fred Segal) for $1,050.

The Fendi Forever Tote Bag has what I would consider to be the ultimate standard purse silhouette, but that doesn’t mean it’s boring. The materials and details make it a crisp classic bag perfect for everyday. Made of leather (patent leather for the white version and grained leather for the black) with a subtle double-F pattern featured on the body of the bag and also on the front metal accessory. In addition to the interior zip pocket found on most bags this one also has 3 separate interior compartments. Magnetic closure, flat woven base, $1210.

Huge purses make you look thinner and hold all your favorite non essentials, a winning combination….I don’t see them going out of style any time soon. My favorite over-sized bag du jour is the Miu Miu Patch Tote. The caramel colored, soft nappa leather gives this bag a rustic worn feel. Accented with gold hardware and detailed with the patchwork herringbone pattern, this functional bag fastens securely shut with a zipper closure and has a removable shoulder strap. Also available in black, this impressive bag retails for $1,445!