When I first saw the Emily Cho Oversized Folded Clutch, I thought perhaps my eyes were playing tricks on me. I knew I had seen this design before. But where? Then it dawned on me. Of course, Alexander McQueen’s De-Manta Clutch! See the resemblance? Now I don’t know if McQueen was the first (ever) to come up with this design, after all it is pretty simple. But I do know that this design will forever be in my mind a McQueen. This is understandable, considering the Alexander McQueen De-Manta Clutch is practically everywhere!

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When I saw the Lutz Draped Bag at Luisaviaroma, I literally stopped in my tracks! Wow, what a beautiful piece! But wait, who the heck is Lutz? I have never heard of this designer before so I figured I should check them out.

Lutz Huelle completed his fashion degree at London-based Central St. Martins College and then worked for Maison Martin Margiela for 4 years where he was responsible for the knitwear and artisanal lines. He then founded Lutz Paris in 2000, together with David Ballu. The company originally produced ready-to-wear, but they later added accessories.

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The Italian Couture House of Prada has a new furry suggestion to carry on arm. Ditch the fussy puppy and if you dare, give this fuzzy handbag a try – the Prada Eco Mongolia Garden Tote. So much furry disorder is going on in this piece. It looks like something I wouldn’t typically look at twice, but upon further inspection of this piece, one unexpected detail caught my attention.

What looks like an orb of exotic fur actually claims to be eco friendly, that is; the tote is made of faux fur. Quite a surprise as Prada is known to compose some very exotic pieces with fine furs in past collections. If you’re a fur advocate you may dislike the faux fur feel, while a fur activist who dares to wear something out of their ordinary taste, could actually sport this, guilt free.

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Recent events, like a small little royal wedding, have put more British designers on the fashion radar screen. These aren’t new emerging designers either. Some have produced high quality, enduring styles for decades (if not longer). Like Christmas morning, I eagerly watch for these lovelies to become more available to us Yanks, here in the states!

Chapman is one of those rugged, practical beauties the Brits love so much. Handcrafted using natural materials bonded to be waterproof, long-wearing and featuring easy maintenance with simple soap and water. English bridle leather and cotton non-marking webbing provide finishing details.

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Well, it’s officially April and you know how the saying goes, “April showers bring May flowers”. Soon it might be raining constantly, so it’s always grand to be prepared for it in the most fashionable way possible.

People always buy stylish rain coats and boots for the wet weather but why not a handbag too? Marc Jacobs has designed the most perfect tote for when the weather is less desirable. The “Yo Yo Dot” Rain Tote with Umbrella is the most cleverest bag I’ve seen in quite sometime.

The fact that it’s made from PVC is always a plus for wet weather. We all know that rain tends to leave stains on leather. I know whenever it’s raining, I tend to use my handbags that are PVC or patent. The feature I love the most about this tote is the fact that it includes an umbrella! Who would of ever have thought to attach an umbrella to a bag? The umbrella literally slips in right in the front of the bag making it easy for you to grab it in case you feel some sprinkles coming from the sky. Then as soon as it’s done raining you simply close it up and slip it right back.

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Hold the name brand calling for a second and give this piece one more glimpse. Surprisingly, this bag doesn’t belong to a juvenile centered handbag mogul; it’s actually presented by the creations of American fashion designer Alexander Wang. This is definitely not your typical Wang, if you ask me. The Wang I admire brings out the best hardware and structures an edgy piece can present, not so much ecstatic vibe and color. We don’t dislike the Walker Doodle Print Backpack; it’s just a very different interpretation of what Alexander Wang is about. As every well known name out there has fulfilled, a funky and loud piece is a must have in every designers collection.

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It’s no secret that I love New York but what I love just as much as New York is Shakespeare. He’s one of my favorite writers ever. His stories maybe tragic but they are also full of romance. Romeo and Juliet and Hamlet are definitely my favorites.

I’ve written about the Kate Spade “Newspaper” clutch before but now I bring you the Kate Spade New York “Book of the Month” clutch. Another one of Kate Spade’s master pieces that I absolutely love. It suits New York well, because a majority of New Yorkers do love to read. It’s no surprise when you see hundreds of New Yorkers sprawled all over the city especially around the library and Central park reading.

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It’s dark outside and inside. The dimly lit interior of the restaurant make it nearly impossible to find your lipstick. Trying to find your key in your bag is an adventure. This is just a fact of life for anyone carrying a bag at night. We deal with it and don’t give it a further thought after that moment of frustration. But that’s about to change! Take a look at the Dries Preston Color Blast Light Mini Bag!

Open this bag and you will get a wonderful surprise. This bag actually has a functional interior light that turns on when opened! It even has an on/off switch that enables you to shut off the light during the day. No more fumbling around during a romantic dinner. No more anxious moments digging for your key at the front door!

Sounds like a great idea, right? But, the real question is what about the bag? It doesn’t matter if the bag has a cool functional feature, if the bag doesn’t have appeal. Guess what? This one is adorable! A darling, unique shape with rounded zippered top with softly pleated leather. Grommets accent the zipper pull. This bag features a wrist strap for complete hands-free use when you are out at the night’s hotspot. Glam metallic purple and blue colors are currently available. I would love to see a basic black available soon for those of us who prefer a more basic option for our wardrobe.

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Everyone loves Fashion Capital, USA and the All-American brand of Coach has clearly backed up my statement. There’s so much love for the Big Apple that Coach crafted a tribute onto one of their latest for its Poppy Collection, it’s the Destination NYC tote. The rich aspects of this city lures designers to praise their own tributes to the grand city, such as Gucci did a while back. Coach has not only displayed their love in big bold lettering, but has captured a depiction of the fabulous skyscraper buildings and what seems like a cool blue evening in NYC.

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