As a fashion enthusiast and having a delectable appetite for anything luxury, it's easy to forget the whole reason the fashion industry exists in the first place.  Fashion is supposed to celebrate and capture the unique, the weird, the avant-garde, the chaotic, and the higher conscience of the creative mind.  Fashion is all about making the impossible, possible and the unimaginable, embraceable.

As an enthusiastic fan of all things summer, I have always been on the search for the perfect clutch that truly embodies the soul and spirit of my favorite season (i.e. beach, vacations, sun, surf, crisp cocktails, coconut tanning oil, pools, etc.)  Obviously these are high expectations for any bag, but one amazing line has truly fulfilled my summertime desires.

Tired of searching for the colored fabric/ribbon you have tied on to your suitcase handle to differentiate your bag (a.k.a.

Back to school....back to school...to prove to dad that I'm not a fool - (think Adam Sandler singing this in Billy Madison)

In only six days, the Handbago Team will be traveling to Vegas for the exclusive Project, MAGIC, and ENK fashion trade shows for 2010.  These trade shows showcase a variety of fashion designers from all around the globe, and we will have access to all the action and buzz of the latest fashion trends for Fall/Winter 2010.  We are literally on the edge of our seats with anticipation as we plan to travel through the deserts early Monday morning from LA to Sin City.  Six days until hot desert sun, pool parties, cocktails, casinos, bright lights, and high heels.

Gucci has once again reinvented itself for Fall 2010 with amazing new hobos, bowlers, totes, and shoulder bags.  While there are obvious fall details like the uses of suede and luxe brown/olive hues, Gucci's handbag shapes remain classically intact from previous seasons.  There is a more vintage vibe from this collection than we have seen in previous seasons with a modern twist.

OMG OMG OMG!!! The much raved about Barneys New York Warehouse Summer sale starts tomorrow in Los Angeles.   Located at the LA Convention Center in downtown LA, this amazing annual sale is the highlight of the summer boasting 50-75% off retail prices.  Fabulous handbags, shoes, clothing are all up for grabs at affordable prices.  The sale opens at 8AM sharp tomorrow morning and remains open until 9PM.  If you can't be the first in line tomorrow, then don't fret because you have from August 5th through the 15th to plan a trip downtown to check out these deals.

Hey Bagistas,  I'm blogging to you live from Palm Springs, CA.  Also known as ths ultimate summer oasis getaway in the middle of the Cali desert.  I'm watching the sun set over the mountains as I sip a Tecate relaxing on a beach chair poolside at the ultra hippster Ace Hotel.  It's slowly approaching dusk now and it's still 100 degrees!  This being said, I just can't help but be inspired by the rustic desert atmosphere mixed with palm trees and sunset gradient skies.  This setting immediately makes me think of t

Valextra is the epitome of Italian luxury and have been designing artistic leather goods since 1937.  While Valextra has an established presence in the luxury brand market, the brand is relatively foreign from the U.S. handbag public.  Compared to designers such as Hermés and Goyard, Valextra is definitely an admired favorite among the affluent and regal society.  From Jackie O.

The crisp winds of fall are upon us and it's time to embrace the bohemian western style for fall 2010.  The popular bohemian fashion has begun to transform itself from light florals and colorful tribal prints into luxe rawhide leathers and moody paisleys for the fall season.