I just don’t know what to think about Miu Miu. Sometimes its accessories are so extraordinarily ugly and overpriced that I swear I’m going to stop paying attention to the line altogether, but then sometimes they’re really classic and perfect. Fortunately, this leopard print calf hair clutch is of the latter designation.

I love leopard print, especially when it’s a little subdued and classy instead of being flashy and trashy. The pattern is a little blurred and abstracted, partially due to the print, but partially due to the texture of the calf hair. I don’t always love calf hair, but it’s such a great complement to animal print that I just love it here.

The petite size of this clutch makes it extremely usable. This is the kind of bag you could carry and not feel burdened at all, which makes it perfect for nightclubbing, when you want to dance without setting your bag down. Or, if you’re a light packer like me, it’s just a great everyday bag. The large gold clasp adds a lot of drama to the clutch, and it brings the whole classy but sassy look together perfectly.

Frankly, I think that $950 is a lot to pay for a tiny, simple bag such as this, but it’s cool factor almost makes it seem worth it.

More Features Of The Miu Miu Leopard Print Calf Hair Clutch

• 8″ x 4″ x 1″ size
• 5″ strap drop
• Fully lined in leather

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Christian Louboutin is one of those lines that is totally red carpet ready. Even if the red carpet is your wedding aisle or a fancy cocktail party, this Eden clutch is the perfect accompaniment to a beautiful gown.

The shape of this bag is so unusual, I’ve really never seen anything like it. It actually looks like a beautiful potted peony dangling from an elegant chain strap. It’s kind of a bizarre idea for a handbag, but there’s something really lovely about it, especially with the signature Louboutin stiletto clasp peeking out from the center of the peony. It looks like the pistol of a flower, and adds to the Eden’s surreal charm.

The shiny ivory bottom of the purse is sweet, but offers a lot of room and a lot of protection for your belongings. The softly ruffled top balances out the heavy looking bottom, and offers a fabulous textural contrast. The delicate silver chain strap looks almost too delicate to hold the weight of the bag, but it looks so perfect that it’s hard to resist.

At $1,325, the Eden is a purchase that you’ll want to save for a very special occasion, but if you have one in mind, it might just be the perfect feminine touch to make your outfit exactly what you want it to be.

More Features Of The Christian Louboutin Eden Peony Satin Clutch

• 7″ x 7″ x 5″ size
• 23″ strap drop
• Adjustable strap
• Lined in signature red satin

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Luxury fashion icon Isaac Mizrahi reinvents the bow in this stylish minaudiere.

There is something undeniably 80s about such an over-sized fabric bow. The asymmetric style and slouchy shape just further reinforces this impression. This is clearly a little ridiculous, but thanks to the simplicity of the rest of this leather minaudiere the bow seems to fit, and actually has more attitude than a bow generally does!

Of course, no amount of coolness or attitude can completely explain the $1,350 price tag! I suppose you could vaguely justify it with a nod to the label, and to the fact that this bag will not be owned by everyone else in the room. The luxury materials and gorgeous leather body too can go a little bit of the way, but it will always be a seriously expensive bag!

With a hell of a lot of design pizazz and that 80s vibe, is this the perfect evening bag for you?

More Features of this Luxury Leather Minaudiere

• Also available with a pink leather body
• Top snap closure
• Fabric bow decoration
• Long optional chain handle

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Are you lusting after a Birkin but barely able to pay the rent? Thursday Friday may have the solution with its new Together Bag.

This tote is cheekily screen-printed with the image of a Birkin bag. We’re not too sure what Hermes makes of it, but I’ll bet it’s not hurting the French fashion house’s bottom line.

The attention to detail impresses me the most here. The iconic It bag is printed on both the front, back, bottom, and sides, thus creating a fabulous trompe l’oeil from any angle!

Thursday Friday designers Roni Brunn and Olena Sholomytska say their desire for a purse ready to work in any situation inspired them to create the Together Bag.

“We realized that we were using an extra bag to supplement our ‘real’ bags,” Sholomytska told The New York Times. “So we ended up with a surreal design that references luxury but is ultimately an anti-status status symbol.“

The Together Bag is a lot easier on the wallet than a Birkin too; you can pick one up for just $35. But just like the real Birkin, don’t expect to get your hands on one any time soon. Like the It bag it emulates, the Together Bag already has a lengthy waiting list!

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From the cheap and cheerful label Bebe to the high class design house of Valentino, it seems everyone in the fashion world has fallen for rosettes. Mad by Design is the latest label to offer up a rosette covered purse, and at an affordable $50 it’s certainly worth a look.

If you can’t afford a Valentino purse this Mad by Designs one is a great alternative. Its silky material isn’t as luxurious as that from the Italian fashion stable, but it forms the flowers beautifully. That deep crimson shade is also very wearable, as it provides a pop of color that’s not as garish as a scarlet red.

Choosing a handbag like this is a lovely way to get a little extra storage space on an evening out. It’s larger than most clutches, but it has all of their style. The zippered pocket is also a welcome alternative to the tiny slips most evening purses have.

The biggest sticking point for me is the handle. While this wooden feature looks lovely, it’s not likely to be very forgiving on your hands if you’ve exploited that extra storage room.

It’s not perfect, but an evening bag rarely is. For a mere $50, I’m willing to swallow this one’s flaws.

More Features of This Mad by Design Silk Evening Bag

• Magnetic closure
• Silver fabric lined interior
• Measures 9 x 7 x 3 inches

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I haven’t carried a backpack since I left high school, but if Karan Singh Gandhi’s new Androcell backpack ever gets mass produced I may have to reconsider my stance.

The Singapore-born designer believes our clothing and accessories should offer more than aesthetic appeal. His Androcell backpack is a biopolymer accessory which features space for storage inside, and a solar-powered e-paper exterior for browsing and sharing files on the go. It almost does away with the need for carrying heavy laptops, and it’s completely recyclable at the end of its life. The shoulder straps feature the same e-paper display along with touch screen buttons, which help you transfer and download data, and access your images, video, and music files.

While the e-paper exterior has a practical application for busy businesswomen, I also imagine it’d just be a lot of fun. Really this feature allows us to customize the bag, and change its look as often as we want.

Gandhi created the Androcell for his design class, but it’s such a cool idea it’s destined to go global. Someone sign this talented designer up quick!

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You might not be able to teach an old dog new tricks, but you can evidently teach a designer to alter its creative vision. If it were in a line-up I never would have picked this Long Beach shoulder bag as a M. Andonia accessory.

I’ve always been a bit ambivalent about M. Andonia to be honest. But here it’s stripped back its trademark graphics, ditched its usual synthetic for high-class leather, and added a few fashion forward features. The result isn’t perfect, but it’s a lot more wearable than most M. Andonia purses.

My biggest problem comes with those on-trend accents. The red leather finish and quirky shape are eye-catching, but with the studs and tassels it seems the Long Beach is trying too hard to fit in. Like the clueless kid in high school, it seems this purse isn’t sure whether it wants to hang with the hippie chicks or the biker dudes; it just wants desperately be accepted.

It’s a bit try-hard, but in this handbag I’ve seen a new potential in M. Andonia. I’ve never been a huge fan, but perhaps we’ll see great things from this designer in a few collections. Right now though, I’d hesitate to spend $315 on this baby. Without a clear style statement, or even an interior lining, I can’t quite see the value here.

More Features of This M. Andonia Tasseled Shoulder Bag

• Golden hardware
• A single drop pocket inside
• Magnetic closure
• A single handle
• Measures 10 x 10 inches

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Diane Von Furstenberg’s clean version of bohemian American style is as classic as it is iconic. This Philomena clutch shows a slightly more rock ‘n’ roll side of Ms. Furstenberg’s aesthetic.

The deep green zebra print patterned leather on this new version of the Philomena is gorgeous. It’s almost gray, and we all know that gray is one of the hottest colors of the season. It looks amazing here combined with exotic animal print. The slight metallic tinge adds a hint of glamour, but the color combination is a lot more versatile than the traditional black and white, and a lot less flashy. That certainly doesn’t make it conservative, but it does make it easier to carry on a daily basis.

I’ve always appreciated the simple fold-over design of the Philomena. It’s perfect for a night on the town, but because of the almost unwieldy size, you can’t really fill it too full. So this isn’t the bag for girls who want to take it all with them, but it will still carry all the basics.

At $325, the Philomena is extremely well-priced for the quality. It’s modern, but it’s not dated, so you can rest assured that this small investment will go a long, long way.

More Features Of The Diane von Furstenberg Philomena Zebra Print Leather Clutch

• 11″ x 7″ x 1″ size
• Zipped internal pocket
• Fully lined in black and white twill

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Frankly, I hadn’t thought of Gucci much since Tom Ford left until recently. In the past season, it’s sort of reappeared on the scene. Gone are the flashy Tom Ford days, though. Gucci seems to be returning to a more classic European aesthetic. This Marrakech bag is a great example of where the line seems to be headed.

The medium brown leather on the Marrakech has a rich, cafe au lait tone that is rich and creamy, and also super versatile. The texture has a slight pebbling to it that contributes to the bohemian vibe, but what really takes it to the next level is the whipstitching around the edges. It’s a really nice touch on a bag that, from far away, looks relatively conservative.

The shape is small and classic. It’s perfect to wear across the body, which makes it look even more contemporary. The small tassels on the side are a great touch. They’re simultaneously preppy and a little edgy. The Marrakech is a fabulous bag that will definitely stand the test of time, as well it should for $1,990.

More Features Of The Gucci Marrakech Medium Leather Shoulder Bag

• 11″ x 7″ x 5″ size
• 15″ strap drop
• Adjustable shoulder strap
• Fully lined in cream linen

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Get a jump-start on summer with this colorful Magid cross-body.

Straw is always a summery choice for a handbag. So is crochet. Combine the two and you end up with a super casual and fun crocheted straw purse, perfect for pairing with sandals and pretty cotton dresses. If you are getting some winter sun, then this will be the ideal handbag choice, especially as that cross-body design will help you keep valuables like your passport relatively safe.

The color of the fabric is what really catches your eye, more so than the texture or the (rather boring) design. The cherry red is so much fun, and actually the little rainbow accessory works well to keep it cheery. Some may dislike the tassels though!

The rock-bottom price means the fragile straw isn’t too much of a risk, making this a fun choice for any holiday goer.

More Features of this Magid Crochet Cross-Body

• Available in a range of other colors
• Straw body (crocheted)
• Long cross-body strap
• Top zip closure

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