Gucci removes the slouch without getting rid of the style with this aptly named Charmy hobo.

I don’t know what it is about the Charmy, but it’s somehow gotten under my skin. It shouldn’t be so impressive. While its triangular shape is interesting, and the vibrant purple shade unexpected, there isn’t much else to catch my eye. But that may be precisely what’s so compelling. The Guccissima leather, a Gucci staple, may have become too busy if fighting for the attention of hardware or embellishments. The structured shape too elevates the Charmy from casual hobo to elegant everyday accessory.

That solid structure makes the generously sized hobo more user-friendly. Without that typical slouchiness, we can easily get our goodies in and out of the expansive interior. What a shame there’s just one zippered pocket though. The addition of a handful of media pouches would have made the large purse that much more practical.

If you’ve got a Gucci budget, you might not mind the misstep. But personally I expect perfection if I’m going to spend more than a thousand dollars on a purse.

More Features of This Gucci Structured Hobo

• Magnetic snap closure
• Polished metal hardware
• Leather tag with serial number embossed on back
• Brown canvas lined interior
• Dual leather handles with an 8.5 inch drop
• Measures 15.5 x 4.5 x 10 inches
• Made in Italy

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There is no more functional (and strangely fashionable) accessory than a traditionally styled satchel like this leather one.

We see them on the likes of Alexa Chung, and they are the style of handbag that always sells on vintage websites. This particular example may not be vintage, but the leather is nicely aged and textured, and the classic shape encourages that retro look. I was amazed, truly amazed, when I saw that the price tag for this genuine leather handbag was only $25. That, in case you were wondering, is an amazing bargain.

Not only are you getting a cheap but cute bag, but you are getting function too. You have all shapes and sizes of external pocket, all surrounding the spacious traditionally shaped interior. You even get a functional adjustable shoulder strap!

Cheap, useful and very on trend, use this handbag to work that utility look!

More Features of this Ultra Functional Satchel

• Also available in black
• Genuine leather exterior
• Multiple interior and exterior pockets
• Adjustable shoulder strap

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DKNY is known for bringing designer trends to a wider public. It gives us  budget-conscious fashionistas a high quality range of pieces. But sometimes it interprets high fashion trends in ways that don’t exactly translate. This quilted leather bag is a good example of a DKNY failure.

This bag is just trying too hard. It’s like DKNY looked at all the major trends of the moment and decided to throw them together on one bag. The effect is pretty disappointing. The boho brown leather is nice enough, but it looks weird with all the silver hardware hanging off of it.

And what about all that silver hardware? The thing is literally dripping in chains, and not in a punk rock sort of a way; more like an oh-my-what-were-they-thinking sort of a way. I can just imagine all those looped chains getting tangled up in one another, which takes it down a notch on the practicality scale.

The quilting looks cheap when paired with all these other details. And the color of the bag isn’t really rich or sophisticated enough for it. So what is usually a sign of luxury (think Chanel Caviar bags) ends up looking cheesy.

I really don’t have anything good to say about this bag, except that the price is decent for a decent quality bag. At $345 for a pretty unsightly bag, though, I’m just not sure who’s buying.

More Features Of The DKNY Quilted Leather Chain Trim Bag

• 13″ x 11′ x 2″ size
• 21″ handle drop
• Black satin lining

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Lately, I’ve been really into Judith Leiber’s tongue-in-cheek designs. I think the line has a real sense of humor, which is more than you can say for a lot of fashion out there. But this Dachshund clutch takes it a bit over the line, I think, and veers into kind of tasteless territory.

Don’t get me wrong, I’m a big dog fan. In fact, I love the bizarrely shaped dachshund. But I’m not really sure I want to carry an even more miniature version of this dog around as a handbag, and I’m pretty sure I’m not the only one.

The quality of the craftsmanship is typical Judith Leiber. The dog is rendered in realistic detail and sparkles beautifully. It’s just that it looks a little bit like an accessory that only a super obsessed dachshund fan will love. All the elegance of the Leiber line disappears into a funny, but not terribly sophisticated icon.

If you happen to be a major dachshund fan, you could buy about a million screen-printed dog totes for the price of this clutch. At $5,795, I’m afraid that only collectors of these bags or wealthy women with quirky senses of humor are going to find this bag buyable.

More Features Of This Judith Leiber Dachshund Crystal-Embellished Clutch

• 8″ x 6″ x 3″ size
• 10″ handle drop
• Fully lined in silver leather

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When someone suggested Timmy Woods designed a cosmetics bag, I doubt this is exactly what they meant!

Trust Timmy Woods to take something and turn it into a handbag. This lipstick, to be fair, is a lot more normal that her other designs, and a lot easier to imagine actually wearing. Forget the Kris Kringle purse, giant makeup in which you can store your belongings is the order of the day! At least with this design you have an iconic bright red lipstick, which is sexy and symbolic for many women around the world. Because of this, I can actually picture someone wearing it, although I doubt it will be me!

If novelty bags aren’t your thing, then you will no doubt hate this. And I would advise you to stay away from Timmy Woods on a whole. If you have a sense of humor about such things (and something to wear it with!), however, then this clutch will be a real conversation starter. I expect there will never be a dull moment!

Priced at $214, this wooden purse is an unusual combination of luxury and silliness!

More Features of this Timmy Woods Novelty Bag

• Also available in the “Lipstick II” model
• Painted wooden body
• Signature lining
• Chunky cross-body strap

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The writer in me has fallen for the notebook style charms of this white leather clutch from Giuseppe Zanotti.

This distinctively styled purse resembles a spiral bound notepad with its white leather body and exaggerated metal coil. A tiny golden signature points to the clutch’s designer heritage, but never detracts from the smart style.

While it’s somewhat of a novelty, Giuseppe Zannoti has included a few practical details. White leather takes no time before it shows its age, so the designer has included metal feet to protect the pale skin. The interior is relatively sizable, although not so large as to be ungainly, which is a good thing as there is no shoulder strap.

For me that’s the biggest misstep. We mentioned that white leather is prone to showing marks, and hand-held clutching will only speed up this process. If you can afford the whopping $775 price tag you might like to invest in a pair of carrying gloves as well!

More Features of This Giuseppe Zanotti Notebook Clutch

• Suede lined interior
• A single patch pocket inside
• Magnetic closure
• Measures 5.75 x 11.5 x 2.5 inches
• Comes with a dust bag
• Made in Italy

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After weeks of speculation, Giles Deacon has just been confirmed as Ungaro’s new creative director.

Deacon has an impressive resume, working in the past for Bottega Veneta and Gucci before launching his own line. He’s known for his vibrantly colored avant garde designs which play with prints and proportions.

Hopefully his energy can bring new life to the brand which has suffered since its namesake Emanuel Ungaro retired in 2004. But to turn things around he’ll need to stay a little longer than recently departed high profile employees Lindsay Lohan, Mounir Moufarrige, and Estrella Archs. With the company losing four creative directors in the last five years, I’ll bet the brand’s bigwigs are crossing their fingers!

It seems Deacon’s got the right attitude though, stating in a recent interview with Vogue UK “hopefully we’ll make it really interesting and relevant for people.“

We’ll find out whether Deacon achieves that goal when his first Ungaro collection launches in Paris this October.

[Source: Luxist]
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Armani Exchange reinterprets the modern studded trend in an elegantly cool way with this Pyramid Stud Leather Bag.

The key here is restraint. Pyramid shaped studs tend to appear a lot bolder than their flattened round counterparts, but by restricting them to handle bases and along the top zip, Armani Exchange creates a look which is less affronting. The hardware is further softened by the choice of indigo leather. The gentle grain of this mid blue shade reminds me of acid wash denim, although unlike this particular 80s trend it doesn’t appear dated.

The dimensions are large enough to make the Pyramid Stud Leather Bag a great weekender, or even an edgy alternative to a briefcase. The internal pockets are leather trimmed, so it’s built to last an everyday application, although many of us may find it too big to carry if we’re running errands or hitting the mall.

Affordability is a relative term, but the high quality leather and elegant execution makes this bag’s $250 price tag seem very reasonable.

More Features of This Armani Exchange Indigo Leather Bag

• Fully lined interior
• Dual rolled handles
• Measures 10 x 14 inches

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A pair of Louis Vuitton advertisements has been pulled after advertising watchdogs found they misled customers.

The advertisements depict a “seamstress with linen thread and beeswax” and boast of the “infinite patience” which goes into the crafting of each bag, yet Louis Vuitton purses are made using sewing machines.

The French fashion house argues the ads pay “homage to the craftsmanship” of its employees, rather than depict an actual scenario, but the Advertising Standards Agency (ASA) is having none of it.

It says that while Louis Vuitton proved that many hand-crafting techniques were used in the manufacture of the brand’s purses and wallets, it could not satisfy the ASA that hand-stitching was a significant part of the accessories’ creation.

“Because we had not seen evidence that demonstrated the extent to which Louis Vuitton products were made by hand, we concluded that the ads were misleading,” an ASA spokesperson said.

[Source: Daily Mail]
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Giani Bernini shuns the trends and opts for something more traditional with its glazed leather flap satchel.

Honestly it’s the sort of bag I’d overlook, if it wasn’t such a necessary part of any girls wardrobe. While fashion forward bags might work for a season or two if you’re lucky, the classic looks of this satchel will never fall out of favor.

The styling might not be revolutionary, but the glazed leather gives the satchel that extra something special. The subtle sheen is not as glossy as a patent, but it makes the skin shine in a way that’s appropriate for daytime and casual evening wear.

The dimensions are adequate for making that day to night transition, providing you don’t want to pack more than the essentials inside. A zippered center compartment divides the midsized interior into three easy-to-use sections. Two media pouches and a zippered pocket offer room for your valuables and gadgets.

At less than $85, this Giani Bernini represents excellent value if you favor timeless style over modern flash.

More Features of This Giani Bernini Flap Satchel

• Magnetic snap closure
• Synthetic trim
• Dual handles with an 8 inch drop
• Measures 13 x 7.5 x 3 inches

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