Messenger bags have been on our obsession radar for a while, they’re stylish, compact and a brilliant accessory when out on a date or going for an afternoon stroll. But we had yet to find one with that x-factor. That was until we discovered the Alisse messenger bag, $128, from Bolzano. Made from Italian leather, it’s available in both white and black but oozes...

There’s always that special teacher who stood out above the rest and gave you a nudge in the right direction. To show appreciation for the great work that teachers do, designer Zac Posen has teamed up with DHL to create “Tote for Teachers” – a gorgeous red tote made from natural Italian leather. What a brilliant idea right? Support meets style! Each bag is being...

What do you get when you combine Ostrich skin and Swarovski Crystals? This gorgeous Ostrich Departure bag. This masterpiece is being held ransom for £10,150 exclusively at Selfridges’ Oxford Street branch in its luxurious Wonder Room – a room packed with unique luxury goods from Hermes, Tiffany & Co, Bulgari and many more. Just opened this month The Wonder...

I guess Halle Berry wont be giving up her oversized bag anytime soon. She’s going to need it more than even now that she’s finally confirmed that she’s three months pregnant [Image: Faded Youth]

Having had a fairly long stint of a block-colour trend in bags, it is now time for a little more experimentation with detail. Clasps, jewels and the odd ‘ornament’ aren’t strangers as embellished clutches are steadily growing in popularity. In terms of shape; the clutch is bigger and bolder than it was last season with oversized clutches vying for dominance over...

I’ve never owned a laptop bag instead I prefer to use any one of the freebie bags that I’ve hoarded over the years from magazines. My laptop must hate me for my frugal ways and it’s accumulated a number of cuts and bruises as a result. But honestly I just can’t find a decent laptop bag. I’m fussy. What can I say? The bag has to do more than carry my laptop...

The NY Times ran a piece last week about the compact bag stating that, “a more bohemian set of fashionable women is adopting the vaguely vintage style of carrying a small bag on a long strap.” I’d like to know whom these women are and if they are adopting the bag during the day? The only example given was that of stylist Kate Young who carries a compact bag in...

With sites like net-a-porter and the billion dollar babes, purchasing designer goods has never been easier. And with the growing crop of websites offering designer bags on a lease basis, its become even easier to get your hands on that “must have” bag. How does it work? Just choose a membership which suits you, pay a monthly fee and have access to a range...

One of our most popular posts was the feature on “I’m not a plastic bag!” Anya Hindmarch really struck a chord with the infamous eco-conscious bag. Fashionista talk to the lady herself and according to Anya, “The bag is meant to create a tipping point, where you can’t not think about it.” Now I thought the hype was a bit too much. But she’s right,...

It is my opinion that at this present moment, Alexander McQueen epitomizes twenty-first-century fashion. His brilliant new designs for autumn/ winter 2007 are truly inspired and embody all the finer aspects of his signature style. Whilst I am a fan of the collections as a whole, I have a particular weakness for bags, and so was somewhat vulnerable when exploring the...