Move over Judith Leiber. Swarovski is poised to become the next big player in evening bags. Although only in the bag business for about fifteen years, Swarovski has evolved into a fashion-forward brand on trend with colors and silhouettes. It’s not surprising that the crystal accents are phenomenal, but after viewing the spring/summer ‘07 lines, it seems the Paris-based design team has stepped up its game.

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• women
• , spring 2007
• , bagtrends blog
• , evening bag
• , python
• , crystal
• , trends
• , style
• , purse
• , fashion

YSL Muse bag in black

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• , designer
• , bag
• , ysl
• , yves saint laurent
• , accessories
• , gold
• , bags
• , trends
• , style

My current bag-a-licious pick is Jerry Terrance's Lulu Purse. I love the enlarged giraffe motif. It’s not as aggressive as other animal patterns and the dark chocolate and white is an easy blend with any fashionista’s wardrobe.

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• giraffe print
• , handbags
• , bag
• , accessories
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• , clutch
• , women
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• , style
• , animal print

This Melissa Beth Designs laptop case is ideal for travel. It's sturdy, roomy and bag-a-licious. I love it inorange!!

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• travel
• , handbags
• , bag
• , accessories
• , bags
• , orange
• , laptop
• , gift
• , melissa beth
• , tech fashion

The latest installment of TOP 3 TRENDS is up on BagTrends.com. This month, we focused the trends found off the runways and on the arms of fashion-elite during Olympus Fashion Week in NYC.

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• handbag
• , marc jacobs
• , bag
• , fashion week
• , accessories
• , rebecca minkoff
• , bags
• , women
• , bagtrends
• , fashion

Socoley, a new brand that is to-die-for. Designer, Nicole Guttman has a fresh outlook on handbags. With her signature gold, elongated flower (sort of in the vain of Dali's clocks) she is really going to stand out. My favorite is the fire-red Socoley clutch. It's truly the clutch that clutches you back.

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• shopping
• , accessories
• , gold
• , bags
• , clutch
• , women
• , trends
• , bagtrends
• , red
• , shop

Belen Echandia makes great custom bags - pick the shape, color, texture and lining.

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• handbag
• , handbags
• , bag
• , accessories
• , bags
• , trends
• , style
• , bagtrends
• , gift
• , custom handbags

Jean Paul Gaultier’s Trench Bag - a bag inspired by a chic trench coat? What’s not to love?

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• celebrities
• , handbags
• , bag
• , accessories
• , bags
• , women
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• , uma thurman
• , jean paul gailtier
• , black bag

fabulous SHIH by Stephanie Lin bags on sale at www.ShopBagTrends.com. Choose from a military-esque messenger bag with side antique brass balls - available in beige and olive. WAS $500; ON SALE $360 Or go with my favorite, the saddle bag. The whip sticking along the pockets and front flap is divine. WAS $430; ON SALE $329

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• handbag
• , women
• , bags
• , accessories
• , messenger bag
• , bag
• , white bags
• , saddle bag
• , handbags
• , trends

This is a unique evening bag with great rouching, the signature Socoley gold symbol on the zipper and tons of space for essentials. A great holiday gift - $180.

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• socoley
• , small bag
• , gifts
• , bag
• , accessories
• , bags
• , women
• , bagtrends
• , christmas
• , small bubble bag

A cousin of the hugely popular B bag satchel, the FENDI SHOULDER B BAG is on the BagTrends “it” list this holiday season

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• , shoulder bag
• , designer
• , bag
• , victoria beckham
• , accessories
• , celebrity style
• , bags
• , b bag
• , bag guru

A brighter version of it's older brother (Damier Canvas), the Damier Azul Collection is a great treat for the holidays. The checkerboard pattern looks divine in winter white and blue.

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• luxury
• , louis vuitton
• , women
• , bags
• , accessories
• , bag
• , designer
• , handbags
• , bag trends
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Roberto Cavalli's Beaded serpent clutch ($2,975) It's classic Cavalli to feature a wild animal like the serpent. This gold serpent wraps around a gold leather clutch that is intricately beaded to create that vintage vibe.

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• bags
• , gold chain
• , bag trends
• , serpent
• , cavalli
• , bagtrends
• , evening bag
• , beaded
• , roberto cavalli
• , gold

Compare Marc Jacobs Hudson Striping Bag to Sobella Ivy bag - a similar look at a fraction of the price.

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• handbag
• , marc jacobs
• , bag
• , accessories
• , satchel
• , brown
• , bags
• , sobella
• , gift
• , bag guru

Young Hollywood can’t get enough of GUSTTO handbags. The French-born designer, Agathe Planchon finds inspiration in Italy’s northwestern Riviera, succeeding in creating handbags as beautiful as the gorgeous lagoon in Portofino. And all us bagistas can say is merci.

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• jessica simpson
• , bag trends
• , handbags
• , bag
• , accessories
• , celebrity style
• , bags
• , jessica alba
• , gustto
• , trends

New looks from Hayden-Harness, as seen at NY Fashion Week's Accessories Exhibit.

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• handbag
• , handbags
• , bag
• , fashion week
• , accessories
• , hayden-harnett
• , bags
• , trends
• , style
• , bagtrends

Price William's girlfriend, Kate Middleton, has an affinity for Belen Echandia bags. And who could blame her? The silhouettes are clean, the leather is superb, and the color options are endless.

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• kate middleton
• , handbags
• , bag
• , accessories
• , bags
• , women
• , trends
• , style
• , bagtrends
• , uk

If you love Linea Pelle belts - and who doesn't!! - you'll enjoy their new handbag line. The Los Angeles-based belt company with a cult Hollywood following, launches a woman’s handbag line for fall 2006.

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• celebrities
• , yellow
• , bag
• , fall 2006
• , accessories
• , bags
• , trends
• , style
• , belts
• , bagtrends

Don't run for your Creme de la Mer just yet. These rouched and synched bags are the type of wrinkles you'll want. These are my picks for great fall bags with gathered fabric, another major trend for the coming season.

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• creme de la mer
• , miu miu
• , accessories
• , fall
• , bag
• , fall trends
• , handbags
• , bag trends
• , gathered fabric
• , brown

For the shabby-chic mommy, I suggest the Baby Beatrix Tote in blue mod by Dante Beatrix, a spacious diaper bag tote made from durable ballistic nylon with roomy exterior pockets. Thankfully, the leather handles lengthen and detach, so you can attach the bag to your stroller. ($185)

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• mommy
• , baby
• , bag
• , pockets
• , diaper bag
• , handbags
• , bagtrends blog
• , mommy bag
• , baby beautrix tote
• , motherhood

From zebras and cheetahs to leopards and giraffes, animal prints are as hot as the Sarah Sun. Isharya's Cheetah Clutch is made with pony hair and accented by a 113 carats of green onyx that makes it stand out from the other handbags. It's equal part art, jewelry and handbag.

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• isharya
• , pony hair
• , jewelry
• , trend
• , bag
• , cheetah
• , accessories
• , bags
• , clutch
• , women

I found these playful clutches by a UK brand called Susse Collection. OK, so they're actually makeup bags, but they can do double duty. My favorite the white makeup bag with the smiley sunshine - it adds bit of whimsy to your outfit.

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• handbag
• , bags
• , accessories
• , makeup bag
• , bag
• , makeup case
• , handbags
• , bagtrends blog
• , susse
• , clutch

Here's a sneak peak at Elaine Turner's upcoming collection. My personal favorite is the yellow, ostrich-embossed satchel. The handle has tortoise shell rings - a huge Spring 2007 trend.

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• handbag
• , spring 2007
• , elaine turner
• , bag trends
• , handbags
• , yellow
• , bag
• , ostrich
• , straw
• , accessories

Another great pick from the spring 2007 Hype collection. This bag will be available on BagTrends.com/shop.htm. Pre-order customerservice@bagtrends.com.

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• travel
• , bagtrends blog
• , handbags
• , bag
• , accessories
• , summer
• , bags
• , trends
• , style
• , bagtrends

love the gold rush

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• handbag
• , moschino
• , bag
• , lock
• , accessories
• , chloe
• , gold
• , bags
• , women
• , trends

Lulu Guinness Couture collection - fall 2006.

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• handbag
• , dali
• , bag
• , accessories
• , bags
• , green
• , women
• , trends
• , style
• , bagtrends