BagTrends: You produce in Italy, which is rare today even for established luxury brands. Joanna Maxham: Originally, my decision to produce in Italy was driven by my geographic location. I lived in Paris at that time and since French manufacturers I met were not very open to working with a new designer, I focused my search on Italy. The Italian team I went with gave me a crash course in handbag design and construction, as well shared many of the Industry secrets. The biggest challenge remains the labor cost and the shipping charges.

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July 4th weekend is just within reach; so grab your bag-a-licious beach bags bagistas (wow!). Just don't forget about your hair! These hair essentials will keep your mane frizz-proof and your color looking party ready.

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Forget about who took home Best Picture or Best Director…the Academy Awards are really all about Best Accessorized! While the lovely ladies of the evening showed off an array of dazzling gowns on the red carpet, it’s their accoutrements that have got BagTrends a-buzzing!

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Rampage Ludlow Cross Body Flap has the essence or an Anya Hindmarch without the price tag

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The lopsided center pouch, the mismatch hardware on the handles and the mismatch buckle detailing on the body of the bag all make we want to keep starting and lusting.

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deep enough for a laptop and work folders, a full zipper opening, pleating of inner pockets, and a pebbled leather finish that’s scoff proof and priced right at $460

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I really want this large, oversized clutch. I have not done a touch and feel test, but speaking strictly on visuals, wow.

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The studded leather diamonds and pieced together leather design add an art-deco feel.

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Temperley London Pandora Bag -- The evil inside this Pandora’s Box is only the price tag.

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Gustto Costella Tote is an ideal summer work option – generous strap width for comfort, the long lean shape that’s a must now and an easy to use top-zip opening

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Summer's newest it bag. Sorry, attitude and sassiness sold separately!

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yummy raspberry leather hue is spot on for not only fall.

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Morgan Oakley is a super fun LA-based handbag line loaded with color options and a new Hollywood must-have.

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I’m not only excited by the classy shapes and detailing (love the lanyard-esque handles and the buckle detailing), I’m also flipping for the prices.

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"Make new friends, but keep the old; Those are silver, these are gold." The Morning After is most certainly a golden fashion friend and find.

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Fendi Logo Clutch vs. Tory Burch Resin Clutch

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Made from leftover and/or vintage fabric aGain NYC is truly eco-chic!

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Talk about reusing materials! Ashely Watson takes vinage leather belts, jackets, etc and makes cool bags that make you feel good and look good!

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For for the environmentally conscious bagista who's been searching for a truly eco-chic bag ... behold the Eco IT bag! Don't be surprised if Hollywood tree huggers like Natalie Portman and Cameron Diaz pop up wearing this satchel. - 100% PVC-free eco-polymer, vegetal leather - 100% natural rubber embossed with VQ monogram - 100% organic cotton French terry lining - Three inner pouch pockets - Two outer side pockets (for quick cash, ID, Metro-card) - Antique brass-finished hardware. - VQ-engraved recycled crest medallion. - Nickel-free zipper opening - Comes with 100% organic cotton dust bag with VQ logo - Dimensions: 11.55"L x 5.5"W x 8.5"H

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The Juliana Jabour Bosla Drawstring Bag in muted yellow is a great summer hue, but really can be enjoyed all year around.

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Sassy, stylish, and sharp, but please don't call her simple!

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For Rebecca Minkoff Fall 2008 expect new shapes like the Henri Satchel and the Beau Shoulder Bag. Oldies like Morning After Mini and Nikki will be returning in warm autumn colors such as Cream Patent, Concord with Purple Patent, and Navy with Purple Lizard.

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Crazy sale at on Ananas, SHIH, Sobella, Felix Rey, Renato Minelli.... 30% - 60% off suggested retail

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Antoinette Lee Designs Dolcita Clutch in taxi-cab yellow will stop traffic!

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If of-the-minute trends are your bag, a key style to add to your arsenal of handbags for spring is one finished in ombre, a degrade color effect. Think of it as the grownup version of tie-dye, where one color seamlessly fades out or fades into another hue.

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Sexy meet sporty. Sporty meet classic. Classic meet Sexy. A perfect threesome of style!

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Made from leftover and/or vintage fabric aGain NYC is truly eco-chic!

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Simple. Elegant. Sharp. Keeping bagistas bag-a-liciously happy on the boardwalk, in the ballroom AND at the boardroom meeting!!

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You hate going to work! Why hate the bag that gets you there? Isabel will keep you happy if only until you see your boss. I love this bag!!

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