Chocolate leather clutch with woven detailing and arm strap on side. Roberto Cavalli clutch has a press stud fastening flap closure across top, a coiled serpent on front and leopard print lining.The Roberto Cavalli Woven Leather Clutch is a small bag with a lot to say between the dark chocolate woven leather and antiqued brass serpent closure. The bag is perfect to add to a collection as your go-to day clutch, and because of the color and hip adornment, it goes into evening dinners as well. I really like the handbag when paired with beige, yellow and the color of the season, orange. The Roberto Cavalli Woven Leather Clutch is available at net-a-porter.com and retails for $1,225.

The Longchamp Large Tote is an ideal signature tote from this French brand. Their signature tote sports lightweight nylon with a leather snap flap and shoulder straps. This bag truly is the ideal everyday bag, good for rain or snow, sun or shine. Even better is the fact that you can roll this bag up for storage, it will literally take about 6 cubic inches of storage space. For me, this handbag would work perfectly to take to the gym or beach. Dimensions are 19″W x 12½”H x 7″D. Available in beige, chocolate, and deep-red; buy through Saks for $135.

Lightweight nylon signature tote. Great for travel as well as everyday use.

This classy tote is fun and functional with lots of room and lots of style. We put it together with and Yves Saint laurent t-shirt, Fendi trousers and Yves Saint Laurent top and platform sandals.It’s all here for fanatics to ogle over: the soft, gleaming leather, thick gold chain handles, a hint of quilt and a softly pleated body. It’s an instant classic that will definitely give you more bang for your buck with each envious stare it earns itself. This beauty is $1750 at MyTheresa.

This large, sleek style makes a big statement thanks to our eye-catching Heritage logo and Signature fabric. Interior and exterior pockets fit everything you need. Also available in blue, dark brown and green, the tote is $358 at Coach.

The Moschino Cheap & Chic Quilted Lock Handbag in Beige is a great way to get in on this trend, as the purse has a bit of a warm taupe color to it making it a little less drab than some of the other beige options we’re seeing.  Originally created in 1983 by the late Francisco Moschino and now headed by Rosella Jardini, the look of Moschino garments is often referred to as classical, whimsical, sexy, and unique with a dash of humour.

Quilted leather is great for a casual or dressy look, and what I really love about Cheap & Chic bags (which are not at all cheap, but are very chic) is the fun hardware Moschino always pairs with the label. Fun little details like this keep the bag interesting. The Quilted Lock Shoulder Bag in Beige is available at revolveclothing.com and retails for $1,524.

1. Fendi “B.Bag“

$27,700*

Hailing the return of the structured bag, this might be Fendi’s best seller since the Baguette. Although the white lambskin runway bag (pictured on the runway) was well-received, the $27,700 black crocodile version is truly coveted.

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This purse is generous in size, and has a ton of small pockets ideal for your cell or Blackberry. The bag’s bottom ruching really plays into the fun look of this handbag, and while it might be reserved for the weekends, it’s still a winner in my book. The Bittersweet Kangaroo Middle bag retails for $1,085 at eluxury.com.

• Shiny kangaroo skin
• Polished silver metal hardware
• Leather shoulder straps with ring attachments; 8″ drop
• 9.25″ double leather cord weighted by metal charm hangs down front
• Polished metal logo plaque adorns leather cord
• Leather straps wrap around bag sides; secured by polished metal logo medallion
• Ruched pleats along bottom
• Zip top
• Celine logo jacquard lining
• Interior zipper pocket, leather key strap, four patch pockets, cell phone pocket, flapped pocket with snap closure, metal key ring, and two pen slots
• 14.5″x 8.5″x 8″
• Made in Italy

Here is a typically  black bag with gold hardware would be simple, or more for fall and winter, but with the woven leather element added, the bag becomes perfect for sunny days. The Bianca retails for $2,850 and is available at eluxury.com.

• Woven shiny grained leather
• Brushed gold metal hardware
• Chunky link chain shoulder strap with threaded leather band and link attachments; 14.5″ drop
• Center pleat on front and back
• Flap top with logo-etched turn-lock closure
• Smooth leather lining
• Leather-trimmed zip pocket
• 15″x 11″x 2″
• Made in Italy