Red, fur, and calf hair are all huge trends for Fall 2010.  Lauren Merkin brings two of those trends together to make a fun and flirty clutch.  The Lauren Merkin Iris Haircalf Clutch in Berry is made out of calf hair and features embossed metal plates and snap closure at the front flap.  This clutch also doubles as a shoulder bag and comes with a long chain strap.

Lauren Merkin will be having a summer sample sale in a few weeks in their New York showroom, located on 231 W. 29th Street, Suite 201, between 7th and 8th Ave.  The sale is from Tuesday, August 10th to Friday, August 13th from 11AM-7PM, and ends on Saturday, August 14th from 11AM-4PM.  Handbags, clutches and accessories are up to 70% off!  The Allie Galaxy Metallic was $250, now it's $125.  The Bailey Saddle Bags were $395, now they're $175.

Here at Handbago, we love a good deal.  Especially when it's a designer deal and half off!  That's right, HALF OFF, sometimes more!! GuiltlessPurse.com is like a never ending sample sale-which is music to my ears because I think sample sales are a great way to get luxury items at affordable prices.  They carry designer handbags, but in limited quantities.  So, if you see something you like, buy it right away because you don't want to regret passing up that McQueen!  

Lauren Merkin's handbags have always been beautiful in shape, color and detail, and they have always been spot-on in leading the trends in handbag fashion. Would you want a chance to win a bag from Lauren Merkin's Holiday 2010 collection? It's as simple as Name That Bag! Come up with a creative name for this flirty, fun, and sweet handbag. If your name is chosen for this clutch, you get one!

 Hey NYC Bagistas!  Check out the Lauren Merkin Sample Sale!  March 16-20th at the Lauren Merkin Showroom and will feature handbags, clutches,  and accessories up to 80% off!

Wish I was in NYC for this amazing sale!

Handbago loves when designers take the time to give back to a good cause. Lauren Merkin is a perfect example of a designer who makes a difference. In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Lauren Merkin makes a point of releasing a pink item every year to show her on-going support for Breast Cancer awareness and education. This year she designed a gorgeous Fuschia Tile Embossed Lamb Large Wallet!