Posted on 15 April 2010
Tags: Clutch, Handmade, Rapport
I recently discovered Rapport accessories and love the originality and creativity of each collection. Designers Michelle and Wesley create unique, one of a kind bags that reflect the style of the Twin Cities (Minneapolis). You can tell that each bag is hand constructed using only the finest materials. Read the full story
Posted on 18 March 2010
Tags: Eco-friendly, Handmade, Haute Eco Labels, Mar y Sol, Marc Jacobs, Sustainable


Mar y Sol is a socially & environmentally responsible company that offers an eclectic mix of colorful handmade accessories and handbags from Madagascar & Kenya. The collection incorporates renewable natural materials to create original clutches, totes and shoulder bags. Read the full story
Posted on 03 November 2009
Tags: Clutch, Handmade, Haute Labels, Shoulder Bag, Spool No. 72

I recently learned of Spool No.72, and am intrigued with the inspiration behind the collection. Spool No.72 is a collaborative effort of a mother and her two daughters who love the world of design and fashion and draw inspiration from each other. Read the full story
Posted on 28 October 2009
Tags: Fashionjenn, Handmade, Tote

Fashionjenn was featured on Handbag Report quite some time ago, and after reconnecting with the designer herself on Facebook, I was curious to see the latest pieces of the Fashionjenn Signature Collection. Read the full story
Posted on 25 October 2009
Tags: cha cha, Clutch, Handmade, Haute Labels, Hobo, Shopper, Shoulder Bag, Wristlet

Founded in 2007, Canadian designer Lori Chalmers created cha cha as a way to satisfy her handbag fetish. A self taught designer with a background in graphic design, Lori made handbags while she was going to college. Read the full story
Posted on 23 August 2009
Tags: Exclusive, Handmade, Haute Labels, Stefano Marcantonio
I usually wait until the actual season is approaching before featuring a new collection, but I had to make an exception to that rule because you will probably need up to a year to decide which handbag from Stefano Marcantonio Spring/Summer 2010 Collection you are going to splurge on. Read the full story
Posted on 06 June 2009
Tags: Annie Bags, Clutch, Handmade, Haute Designers, Messenger Bag, Shoulder Bags, Tote
Moving to the Island of Chios, Greece at the age of 5 and frequent visits over the years serves as
Annie Diamantidis’ inspiration for her namesake collection of striking, exquisitely crafted handbags. Read the full story
Posted on 12 April 2009
Tags: ArmandoJavierDesign, Clutch, Collector's Item, Crossbody Bag, Handmade, Messenger Bag

I discovered Obama Bags by ArmandoJavierDesign this morning while flipping through the March issue of Ebony Magazine (with Terrence Howard on the cover). Read the full story
Posted on 10 April 2009
Tags: B.AIKMAN, Clutch, Handmade, Haute Indie Designers

Molly Stanton carrying B.AIKMAN
Her products have been bought by Warner Brothers, debuting on the network’s sitcom “Twins” with Melanie Griffith and Molly Stanton. Since then, she and her creations have been featured in films, online, in print and in fashion shows. Read the full story
Posted on 24 January 2009
Tags: Clutch, Handmade, Smashing Darling, Spirited Hands


Spirited Hands Green and Red Clutch caught my eye for obvious reasons. Read the full story