Congratulations to the winner of our Clava Wellie Clutch contest and a big thanks to all who entered. We here at Handbago loves Clava and we know our winner Miranda Hamilton will too.



Congratulations to the winner of our Clava Wellie Clutch contest and a big thanks to all who entered. We here at Handbago loves Clava and we know our winner Miranda Hamilton will too.
Categories: Handbag Contests & Giveaways
Tags: Wellie Clutch, Linea Pelle, Giveaway, Crossbody, Contest, clava


Linea Pelle recently released the Perry Collection and I am seriously lusting over these bags right now. The collection comes in Perry Woven or Perry Stud.
Tags: relaxed, perry woven, perry stud, perry collection, Linea Pelle, Bohemian


We found the perfect bag for all of our bagistas on a budget! The HARD T$MES bags by Cara and Dani make a statement while being completely adorable and affordable. They are only $28! These are great for going to the beach, gym or even to school. They are even great for carrying a laptop. Bagistas can choose from three different bags, which are 18' x 14' x4' and have a zipper closure.
Tags: tote, Hard T$mes, good cause, Cara Landy

Jane August has been in the business for years creating gorgeous exotic bags. Stars such as Jennifer Lopez have already been seen carrying her Kings Road Bag. We had to know how this designer has evolved into who she is today and how she develops her amazing exotic pieces!
When did you know you wanted to work in Fashion?
Tags: jane august, designer profile

RO & CO is hailed for being eco-friendly and vegan, and their designs are absolutely amazing for the working bagista who needs to go from work to play without changing. I just received my Adrianna clutch from RO & CO's Caiman Collection, and I am in awe of the structural design concept!
Categories: Handbag Designers
Tags: vegan, RO & CO, foldover, Eco-friendly, Crossbody, Adrianna Clutch

Eclectic, Western, tactful, luxurious and one-of-a-kind. Horse + Nail is is all of the above and pushing the creative handbag limits when it comes to the usefulness of equestrian tack, brilliant horse hair and raccoon and fox tails. With my history in equestrian sports, I find it of interest to see the artfulness in the snaffle bit--something of which any horseback-riding bagista would know about and Horse + Nail conquers.
Categories: Handbag Designers
Tags: Horse + Nail, Altair hobo, horse hair, raccoon, fox, equestrian, Western, Rock n' Roll, bold hardware


Women's tuxedos, tweed blazers, boyfriend jeans and oxford shoes: there have been many takes on the women's menswear transformation in fashion and clothing. However, one label does it so effortlessly that it seems as though women were meant to wear men's clothing. Deena and Ozzy is one accessory label that has uniquely created women's shoes and handbags into a happy marriage between feminine fashions and masculine details.
Categories: Handbag Designers
Tags: urban outfitters, Deena and Ozzy Will Repurposed Army Tote, Deena and Ozzy Menswear Tote, Deena and Ozzy Cooperative Suede Mixed Tote, Deena and Ozzy Chain Tote, Deena and Ozzy


Nothing says summertime more than breezy dresses, fruity cocktails, strappy sandals and oversized clutches. I love carrying clutches during the day; the last thing you want in the hot heat is to have a strap weighing you down. There's something so girly about a pretty bag folded under my arm. One of my absolute favorites would have to be the Zambos & Siega Brigitte Bag (pictured above) made from raffia with wooden handles.
Categories: Handbag Trends
Tags: zara terez, zambos & siega, summer, shopbop, Lena Erziak, Diane Von Furstenberg, day, clutches, beirn, bag


There are many designers that offer sustainable options in handbags, but none are as eco conscious as the Elle Portable Light Project Bags. Elle magazine teamed up Sheila Kennedy from Portable Light Project to come up with solar paneled bags. Designers including Diane Von Furstenberg, Loomstate, Tommy Hilfiger and Loeffler Randall designed one-of-a-kind bags for the project.
Categories: Handbag News
Tags: tommy hilfiger, sustainable, portable light project, loomstate, loeffler randall, elle, Diane Von Furstenberg


This long weekend has me dragging my feet on this gloomy Tuesday morning. Shouldn't June Gloom be over down here in LA? It's sweltering in New York City with temperatures in the high 90s yet here in Los Angeles it's a cool 60 degrees and cloudy.
Categories: Handbag Trends
Tags: satchel, resort, patent leather, Miu Miu, fall 2010, campaign


Elly Clay is having a huge summer sale, with up to $150 off some handbags! Additionally, they are also offering 10% off sale items with the promo code ecbesties001 at checkout. The code is good through July 24th so happy shopping!
Categories: Handbag Sales & Deals
Tags: Sale, elly clay


Fringe is in and doesn't seem to be going anywhere. For spring, it was all about the boho chic look. We saw suede shoulder bags and worn in brown leather fringe crossbody bags. Now that we are looking at what to carry for fall, fringe bags are back in a new way.
Categories: Handbag Trends
Tags: venice, Tory Burch, sawla clutch, paolo, Lena Erziak, hammitt los angeles, fringe, fall, california, bags, abbott kinney


Show your love for the USA and shop amazing sales! Shop the Linea Pelle Independence Day Sale and receive 15% off your order! Talk about an awesome deal!
Categories: Handbag Sales & Deals
Tags: Sale, Linea Pelle, fourth of july, usa


The stigma of the perfect anniversary gift is truly a challenging feat to accomplish, especially for the BF/ fiancé /husband. While we females have a more natural instinct for sentimental gifts and shopping, our male counterparts frequently have a difficult time expressing their love and devotion through gift giving. Many women today, unfortunately, will forfeit surprise and spontaneity by telling their boyfriend/ fiancé /husband EXACTLY what to buy and where to buy their gift in order to ensure their happiness and celebration on their special day.
Categories: Handbago Exclusive
Tags: Anniversary Birthday Handbag Gift Guide Louis Vuitton Coach Melie Bianco Foley Corinna Hobo International Linea Pelle Alexander Wang Kooba Rebecca Minkoff Lena Erziak Hammitt Balenciaga Bottega Veneta Simone Camille Chanel Proenza Schouler Jimmy Choo Marc


The buzz these days is all about techno gadgets: Apple ipad, the iPhone 4, Kindle, etc. . . The iPad is by far the most popular gadget to design for right now. Many designers are hopping on board this craze and creating there own line of cases to adorn these trendy techno items. These designer cases although small, come with a price tag almost as much as the iPad its self!
Tags: Salvatore Ferragamo, Oscar de la Renta, Louis Vuitton, iPad case, ipad, Gucci, apple

JJ Winters is luxurious and edgy, hence the term, "Tough Luxe." Zippers, fringe, leather and suede galore, JJ Winters brilliantly meshes biker toughness with hobo relaxation. It's no wonder why celebrities like Hilary Duff, Khloe Kardashian, Paris Hilton, Vanessa Hudgens and Miley Cyrus all carry JJ Winters in their down times and up times. This Beverly Hills label is stylishly chic.
Categories: Handbag Designers
Tags: vanessa hudgens, paris hilton, Miley Cyrus, Khloe Kardashian, JJ Winters, hobo, Hilary Duff, fringe, Beveryly Hills


The Fendi Baguette skyrocketed to popularity when Carrie Bradshaw and the rest of the girls from Sex and the City were seen toting around every Fendi bag possible (remember when Carrie's sparkly Purple Baguette got stolen and the robber asked her for her bag, and she famously said "It's a Baguette!"). Since then, it's become a staple every season for the latest trends, from floral prints, the traditional Zucca print, and now, denim.
Tags: fendi, Baguette, Jaquard Jeans, denim, sex and the city, Studded Leather Baguette, Kooba Lana Tote

Handbago catches up with Stephanie Johnson to check out her gorgeous collection of travel accessories.
Categories: Handbag Videos
Tags: Travel, stephanie johnson, make up bag, handbago tv, Accessories


Working in the fashion industry, I forget that most people and consumers who actually purchase fashion designs don't know the difference between a clutch and a wallet or even a hobo and cross body. To make matters more interesting, it's not just men who have these handbag questions, but women have these confusions as well! Although all of this fashion-oriented information just comes as second nature to me, maybe we need to have a fashion intervention and information convention for all of our bagistas.
Categories: Handbag Trends
Tags: wristlet, wallet, tote, shopper, satchel, hobo, Handbag Information, fanny pack, cross body, clutch, backpack
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