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So, can a purse be made from natural cork and still be stylish? After looking at this Metallic Cork Clutch, I say yes!

I have to admit that when I first saw this clutch was made from cork, I was a bit skeptical—when I think of cork, I picture a corkboard with photos and notes posted on it, certainly not a fabric I want to carry around with me. Of course, the cork used for this purse looks much softer and more flexible than what we usually think of, plus metallic gold cotton is woven throughout the purse, giving it a bit of sparkle and punch. Read the rest of this entry »

Take one look at this handbag and you know it’s high fashion; you won’t be seeing this one at your local Target. Although I wish I would, but only if it were cheaper. This Buffalo Handle Bag by Valentino sells for $1,650!

Measuring 15″ l x 9″ h x 5″ d, it has a pieced body, gold hardware and corded top handles that together create a sophisticated silhouette. Wooden/metal rings with blue rhinestone accents connect the handles to the body. The rings are a nice addition—I love how they give the eye a visual break from the white and gold.

When handbag designers use flowers in their designs, it can be a good thing or a bad thing. We’ve probably all seen our share of purses with flowers that were too large, wrong material, overdone, not done enough or simply out of place. The flowers on the Medium Drawstring bag (12″ l x 11″ h x 5″ d), part of the G Flower Collection by Cole Haan, are done right. Made from metallic leather and with crystal beaded details, these flowers are placed on the bottom portion of the purse, so they don’t overpower the rest of the handbag, nor do they take center stage. Read the rest of this entry »

Details are extremely important in design; the smallest addition can often ruin an entire concept, which we’ve all seen happen. On the bright side, details can also turn an ordinary, ho-hum purse into one with much more style, which is the case with the Miu Miu Crochet Bag (14.25″ l x 9.5″ h x 3.25″ d), available for $850. Read the rest of this entry »