The Tote You Never Knew You Needed

I knew swearing off oversized bags would only last for so long. Summer is over and M Missoni‘s large felt tote is the only thing I need to haul around all the cold weather accessories…

WaiWai

This ain’t your ordinary straw bag. WaiWai designer Leo Neves has given summer’s hottest handbag some playful, Rio de Janeiro flair with acrylic details, braided leather straps and oversized silk and beaded tassels. The possibilities with this colorful twist…

Aranáz

Inspired by the indigenous craftsmanship of their Filipino heritage, Becky Aranáz and her...

Cuero&Mør

Husband and wife duo Maria Diaz and Pepe Romero started their LA based handbag label Cuero&Mør without any background in design or fashion. They simply shared a deep desire to make bags that they felt were lacking in the…

Building Block Spring 2016

Sisters Kimberly and Nancy Wu have been killin’ the minimalist handbag game since 2012 with their label Building Block. The design duo is all about making utilitarian synonymous with luxury. Their design approach means shedding any unnecessary hardware or…

Day 1: Strathberry Of Scotland

If you’re not already a fan of Strathberry of Scotland, you might wanna jump on the bandwagon. Like, now. Founder Leeanne Hundleby was inspired to produce luxury handbags, using the finest leather and artisanal techniques, at…

Mercado Global Fall 2015

Before completing her junior year at Yale, Ruth DeGolia pursued her idea to help the indigenous women of Rue, Guatemala overcome the poverty and oppression they faced as returned refugees. She created a market for…

DIY Rope Bag

I’ve had instructions on how-to-sew-rope-bowls saved to my Pinterest “to do” board for...

Mansur Gavriel eShop

Mansur Gavriel fans rejoice! Rachel Mansur and Floriana Gavriel, the duo behind the year’s most talked about bags, have finally launched their own e-commerce section on their site as of yesterday. Buckets bags, backpacks and totes can…

DIY Tassel Tote

Spring is in full bloom and my weekends have been spent soaking up the glorious weather, shopping at the farmer’s market, embarking on mini getaways and enjoying picnics in the park. Surely, these outings need…

Extra Baggage

Unnecessarily large but oh so necessary. (Patkas over-sized Giant Tote Bag $220, via BleachBlack)