Spring is always the time for new beginnings; newly-cleaned house, new clothes, new pairs of shoes, and even a new collection of luxurious handbags. The hottest ladies’ leather bag for this year are distinguished and fashionable enough even for summer. The latest trends in handbags for Spring 2008 vary in color, shape, and style.

Oversized hobo bags – The giant, multi-purpose bag is back but with touches of glam. A great traveling companion, this year’s hobo have bright and bold colors like yellow, green, red, and light blue.

(L.A.M.B. “Westfield Shopping Tote”, available at eluxury.com, $525)

Black and white frame bags – A simple yet sophisticated black-white combo is a timeless fashion statement. It works well with a variety of outfits and this sturdy frame bag would easily become the focal point of your outfits.

(Marc by Marc Jacobs “Marcer Swifty”, available at eluxury.com, $198)

Exotic clutches – The love for animal prints and exotic skins like ostrich leather continues this spring, with oversized clutches and removable straps. You can also choose between luzurious leather, metallic prints, and glossy patent leather.

(Kooba “Animal Print Heidi Clutch”, available at eluxury.com, $575)

Bright-colored handbags – Candy and jewel tones are a top trend this spring such as pink, bright yellow, ruby red, emerald green, and even orange. Using such colors creates a focal point for your whole ensemble as well as balances the rest of the outfit with subdued colors.

(Fendi “Disco Evening to You”, available at eluxury.com, $1,170)

Multicolored crocodile skin bags – These add a playful touch to a super sophisticated look. These bold colors like pink and orange even look great on snakeskin.

(Rock & Republic “Metallic Olive Zipper Hobo”, available at eluxury.com, $950)