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Fashion Handbags Fall-Winter 2011/2012: Clutches In new season clutches have a special place. Except luxury miniature models for the evening exits offered a more rigorous, which can complement your business image. A strict form, the limited color range and the optimal size of a clutch suggests that this option will become an indispensable accessory for businessladies.

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Known for their dramatic home furnishings clothed in exotic materials like ostrich, cobra and python, R+Y Augousti (married couple Ria and Yiouri) embrace global fashion in a most adventurous manner. The French-based line is responsible for some of the most luxurious wares to hit the industry in years – think shagreen-covered jewelry boxes, shoeboxes crafted of luminous shells, and tables made of …

If you love exotic skins, you know all about Nancy Gonzalez. The Colombian designer remains true to her roots with designs inspired by her home country and uses only the most precious skins in the world. For her fall/winter 2012 collection, Gonzalez turned on the glitz, amplified the colors, and brought to life everything from simple clutches to basic totes. Of course, “basic” is a relative term where Gonzalez is concerned – the designer clearly …

… twin sisters join forces on a business venture (um, besides Elizabeth and James, Olsenboye, and The Row, that is)? The other response: Lizzie Fortunato Jewels, an accessories range designed by Elizabeth and Kathryn Fortunato. Though they’re purveyors of gorgeous gemstones, brilliant baubles, and the like, there are plenty of chic handbags in the mix, too – so chic, in fact, that I just had to break down their fall/winter 2012 collection here.

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You’ve been warned: Marchesa’s fall/winter 2012 collection is insanely gorgeous. A beautiful composition of shimmering metallics, frothy tulle, feathers, and sparkle, the line is rife with over-the-top extravagance that catapults everything to entirely new levels of drama and glamour. Though I sing the praises of the collection’s gorgeous evening gowns, I’m more than willing to shine the spotlight on these amazing bags, too: …

Mulberry was definitely where the wild things were – in more ways than one. Inspired by author Maurice Sendak’s Where the Wild Things Are, the label’s fall/winter 2012 collection was all about English elegance with a very furry twist. Primarily composed of thick, sumptuous outerwear in suede, plush fur, and occasional tweed, the lineup felt quite earthy, with a generous helping of glamour on the side. Despite the sexy …

There was a pristine quality to the Marni fall/winter 2012 collection. What sauntered down the runway wasn’t so much outwardly glamorous as it was crisp, pure, clean, and even minimal. There was plenty of contrast – warm biscuits and soft grays mingled amicably with cherry reds and soft blues. There were also a few unfortunate pieces that appeared to be inspired by great-grandma’s sitting room wallpaper, but they’re …

According to Kenzo, fall/winter 2012 is poised to be the fashion season of…the pouch. That’s a bit weird, yes, but maybe it’s just the something different we need in the middle of all the sameness that nearly every runway show was guilty of to some extent. The label’s collection was all about color – bright, playful, exuberant hues and patterns not remotely for the fearless. The good news for timid folks, …

Designer Isabel Marant showcased a celebration of country-western chic for her fall/winter 2012 show. The theme was seen at a handful of shows, but Marant’s was one of the most obviously southwestern displays of all. There were eyelets, heavy embroidery, leather, and cowboy boots galore. Thrown into the mix were sexy pumps (which helped make the outfits far more ladylike) and just the kind of handbag you’d expect to see at a show that paid homage to honky tonk. …

Talk about winter chic! For fall/winter 2012, Fendi left nothing untouched in its crusade to design one of the most memorable cold weather collections in recent memory. The runway saw models in such an incredible array of silhouettes, from big, floaty coats to similar dresses tightly cinched with oversized, gladiator-style belts. And the fabrics? Let’s just say PETA wouldn’t approve. From antelope furs …