Adriana Castro grew up in a Zoocriadero – a crocodile farm – in Colombia. Thus, the penchant for exotic materials that the young designer uses to create her “handmade artisan pieces” in her collections. The young designer expertly mixes and matches materials in her bags as evidenced by the Vibora Clutch. It is made of python and caiman fuscus crocodile, with a hidden magnetic closure on the flap, and suede lining. It has an interior open pocket to house a small cosmetic case or a tiny gadget.The…
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Mulberry Bayswater Patent Leather Bag
Brighten up your whole look with Mulberry’s Bayswater handbag. It’s made of patent leather with crocodile print throughout. The Bayswater bag has two top handles, and silver-tone hardware. It has a twist-lock clasp to fasten the fold-over flap. Its base has protective feet, and there are hidden buckles at the sides to expand it. Inside are zipped and pouch pockets. This Mulberry bag also ahs a padlock tag attached. It’s the perfect match for dressed-down ensemble. The handbag’s dimensions are: …
Alexander McQueen Faithfull Leather Tote
The original bad boy of fashion, Alexander McQueen adds hardnosed-chic to your every ensemble with his Faithfull leather tote. This leather handbag has an all-over press-stud pocket and zip detail, and silver-tone hardware all throughout which creates that tough-meets-luxe feel. It also has two buckle-fastening top handles and piped detailing at the corners. The bag has red satin lining, and inside zip and pouch pockets. The Faithfull leather tote is already quite room at 16″/41cm wide x 4″ / 3…
See By Chloe Day Tripper Leather Tote
See By Chloe’s Day Tripper tote is your uber chic, uber functional carry all. It’s made of black leather, with contrast top handles and panels, and it has different colored hardware all throughout. The tote also has a zipper across the top to fasten, and zipped patch pockets with patent panels in front. It also has a contrast lining, and an internal zipped pocket. It’s very roomy. You’re overnight stuff or all day things can fit quite easily in it. It’s dimensions are Width 17″ / 42cm; Height 1…
Roberto Cavalli Studded Clutch
Roberto Cavalli is all about tough-meets-chic. Case in point, his studded suede clutch. Made of midnight blue suede leather, with gold-tone studs and quilting detail at the front, it definitely luxury-meets-rock and roll. This suede leather clutch also has a twisted chain handle, piped trim, a press-stud for closure, and an inside compartment. It’s the perfect way to revamp your cocktail dressing. Its dimensions are Width 14″ / 35cm; Height 5″ / 13cm; Depth 1″ / 3cm; Handle Drop 15″ / 37cm.The …
Rebecca Minkoff Morning After Bag
With all the trips and activities you’ve got lined up this summer, you’re going to need a bag that will hold everything you need and still look cute round the clock. Rebecca Minkoff has the perfect bag for you. The Morning After Bag is made of nylon canvass with patent trim, gold-tone hardware, double handles zip top, closure with double dog leash clasps, and a zipped inner pocket. The cutest thing is that it sports the summer classic print: nautical stripes. Its dimensions are 15″W x 10″H x 8…
Cole Haan Straw Clutch
Summer trends are cropping up left and right, but there is still nothing like sporting classics during the sunny season. Read: straw and stripes.Cole Haan’s summery clutch fits the bill perfectly. It’s made of straw, with leather accents, chain shoulder strap, and inside magnetic snap closure. It has interior lining, a back wall zip pocket and multifunctional slip pockets. It’s dimensions are 12 3/4″ wide x 2 1/4″ deep x 6 1/2″ high.The Cole Haan Straw Clutch is available at Zappos for $253.95…
Chloé Elsie Lamé Shoulder Bag
Liven up your plain and dark ensemble with Chloé’s Elsie shoulder bag. It’s made of luxurious gold lame, with a fold-over flap in front, gold-tone chain shoulder strap, and a gold-tone turnlock to fasten. Inside, it is lined with nude leather, and has a small internal logo-embossed pocket. Pair it with a dark loose jacket, and boots to for a regal effect. Chloé’s Elsie Lamé Shoulder Bags is available at net-a-porter for $1,250.Image source: net-a-porter
Miu Miu Oversized Satin Clutch
Though Miu Miu is Prada’s more pocket-friendly sibling, you can definitely see that the family resemblance. Miu Miu’s dainty oversized clutch looks just like a Prada pochette. Made with violet satin, it has a gold-tone zip with a large satin pull to fasten, gold-tone designer logo in front, and a gold-tone embossed placket on the inside. It has an internal zip pocket and is fully lined. It’s the perfect accessory to a cocktail party. The clutch’s dimensions are Width 15″ / 38cm; Height 6″ / 16c…
Marc by Marc Jacobs Large Salma Satchel Bag
Marc Jacob’s sure knows how to add a kick to a dull old satchel. The Salma satchel bag from his Marc by Marc Jacobs is made of leather, and had gold tone hardware through out. It has an embossed designer logo stud detail, two top handles, an internal leather-trimmed pocket with embossed designer logo, and a contrast lining. To make the bag appear more unique and interesting, Jacobs added tonal paneling throughout – and chose just the right eye-catching color: red. It’s simple, yet attention-gra…