Annie Diamantidis

Annie Handbags® are handcrafted in the USA by a team of artisans with impeccable artisanship. These luxury handbags are each made of maximum quality from the inside out, each lined with soft suede making them lightweight and versatile.

Modern beauty and timeless style are the grand ideas behind Annie Diamantidis’ namesake collection. Each Annie handbag is handcrafted from exotic skin such as crocodile, python, and ostrich, along with calfskin and accented with 14k gold jewelry, making Annie Handbags the most unique accessory on the market.

Since launching her namesake collection of luxury handbags in 2009, the Chicago designer is quickly gaining global recognition. Many famous celebrities own and show off their beloved Annie handbags.

For example, Hollywood starlet Angelina Jolie fell in love with the Athena leather clutch with 14k gold jewelry and now has it as a staple for her closet. Top winners such as Catherine Zeta-Jones and Scarlett Johansson of the 64th Tony Awards received the Eris clutch in their gift bags and celebrity Stylist JenRade carries our Kalypso compact in rose crocodile.

Annie has been labeled by Michigan Avenue Magazine a “Chicago Made, Power Designer”,  Fashion TV says Annie Handbags is a “Trend to Remember”, The Handbag Report has profiled her a “Haute Designer”, and Luxist features her ostrich Clio clutch as the “Handbag of the Day” just to name a few.

To view the entire Annie handbag collection from Annie Diamantidis, please visit their website at www.anniebags.com

Jitrois is a French name that is synonymous with innovation in both fine leather and luxury skins.

Jitrois recently launched its first collection of handbags called the Margot range.

The new Margot handbag collection from Jitrois is deceptively classic on first appearance. This luxury Margot handbag collection is actually a hyper-luxury e-tablet case, that comes with an inner compartment perfectly fitted to enclose an iPad!

Jitrois as a fashion house has been running for close to 25 years, with Jean Claude Jitrois having made a world first in the textiles industry when he invented stretch leather in 1995, which contoured to the body like a second skin without any crease or folds.

In 2009, Jitrois pushed the boundaries of the properties of the material again, by launching a 5-pocket leather jeans which could be machine washed and even ironed.

Since the maison’s naissance, Jitrois has been a name synonymous with innovation; constantly working to go beyond the expectations of leather – the oldest material worn by man – to make it an ultramodern and practical luxury for the 21st century. The Margot bag’s properties continue in this theme of the maison.

Handbag by Armenta

Armenta has been recognized as a luxury fine jewelry brand, featuring intricate design, mixed gold and oxidized silver metals, and semiprecious stones.

The company reached an important milestone as this year marks the 10 year anniversary for Armenta.

This Fall, Armenta is expanding their luxury brand by introducing their very first exotic handbag collection alongside the brand’s first print ad campaign, created by renowned New York advertising firm Laspata/DeCaro.

The new exotic handbag collection will be ideal for the chic, bohemian Armenta consumer.

Armenta’s inaugural handbag collection are handcrafted from python and crocodile, gorgeously detailed with 18K gold dipped hardware studded with semiprecious stones (onyx, labradorite, sapphire, etc).

The Armenta luxury handbag silhouettes range from elegant clutches to large travel totes, all adorned with elaborate jewelry-like hardware. Retail prices for the new line of handbags will range from approximately $1000 – $5000.

The handbags are set to launch on Neiman Marcus online this fall, while the print ad campaigns will appear in major women’s books such as Harper’s Bazaar, W Magazine, Vanity Fair, and Town and Country.

Chanel’s Candy-Apple Red Handbag Signed by Karl Lagerfeld

Chanel’s candy-apple red, patent leather 2.55 quilted flap handbag signed by Karl Lagerfeld was part of the 2008 Chanel Mobile Art exhibition.

As both a work of art and luxury handbag, the Chanel candy-apple red, patent leather 2.55 quilted flap handbag was only produced in a quantity of 50 bags.

Due to its rarity, most of the handbags were given to A-listers of the fashion world.

Now you have your chance to purchase one of these beautiful bags during a private sale at Billion Dollar Babes.

Now get a rare opportunity to buy the exclusive Chanel handbags for $9,989 in a special “Editor’s Luxury Pick” sale.

The luxurious handbag is wrapped in a limited edition white Chanel duster bag and will arrive in a specially crafted wooden box lined in linen.

In addition to the stylish Chanel handbag, the buyer will also receive Chanel Mobile Art press books from places around the world such as Hong Kong, Paris and New York and a CD featuring the making of the 2.55 bag.

Chanel

The Chanel Diamond Forever Classic Bag is one of the most expensive purses or handbags anywhere in the world.

Just one look at this ultra luxury purse from Chanel and will become obsessed with the purse’s superior and lavish demeanor.

This Chanel Diamond Forever Classic hand bag is overflowing with extravagance. It is richly adorned with 3.56 carats made up of 334 diamonds, 18 carat white gold hardware frame, and white alligator skin.

The alligator skin is farmed and treated with a rich looking, matte finish.

The Diamond Forever Classic Bag also offers long, shoulder chain straps made of stunning 18-carat gold.

There are only 13 Chanel Diamond Forever bags created. If you’re ready to buy one, the price tag on this number is a staggering $261,000.

You can obtain more information here:  Chanel.com

Talk about a classic handbag that oozes elegance. One name comes to mind and it’s Hermes.

A Hermes bag is the most coveted, most expensive and most valuable handbag in the world. There is no other, but Hermes that could possibly be crowned with this stellar reputation.

A Hermes handbag offers luxurious beauty and it’s stunning elegance wins your love over at first sight.

The rich material and exquisite craftsmanship of a Hermes handbag makes it difficult for anyone to keep your hands off.

It’s been often said, that a Hermes bag stands prominently above all the other luxury brand bags. Alone, like a divine queen, sitting on a throne, proudly ruling the luxury fashion kingdom.

Anyone who has ever browsed the classy Hermes website, takes notice and quickly marvels at the great creativity of the vivid Hermes world.

Simply put, Hermes is old-fashioned with glorious traditions in terms of using the most luxurious materials, exquisite handicraft, and unchanged aesthetic principle.

But the Hermes brand also presents glamor that has been created by deep tradition and timeless elegance. The respected Hermes brand creates and transcends fashion, but never follows fashion.

Hermes has a long, 170-year-plus record of providing the world of fashion with the most luxurious leather goods anywhere. The Hermès Group was founded in 1837.

Hermes handbags have well earned a reputation as the most sought-after handbags in history. Each unique handmade bag is carefully crafted, one by one, only from the most premium leather available.

The classic Hermes Birkin bag holds the record of the longest waiting list in the history of accessories. The Hermes Birkin bag is the crown jewel of the status bag.

The Hermes Birkin bag was designed back in the 1920s by the historical accessories design house – the Birkin. The Birkin bag is a long-lasting sample of classic beauty, everlasting style, and timeless design.

Fiona Kotur Marin, founder of KOTUR, is a native New Yorker, but currently lives in Hong Kong. Fiona is well traveled, culturally and artistically inclined.

In 2004, Fiona Kotur Marin started he own company designing her own handbag collect, named KOTUR. Her handbag line started after discovering a vast treasure trove of decorative vintage fabric woven by European Couture Houses during the 60’s and 70’s.

Kotur’s background experience comes from designing accessories for Polo Ralph Lauren, Gap, and collaborating with long time friend, Tory Burch when launching her line.

Fiona Kotur Marin’s design philosophy was first inspired during the repair of her Ming dynasty chest.

The brand KOTUR immediately brings a reaction of style and elegance. KOTUR embodies chic retro glamor, that stylishly integrates innovative exotic elements.

The KOTUR collection includes sophisticated minaudieres and clutches; exotic skins handbags and the iconic Wallace day bag. Today, the KOTUR brand today is well received throughout United States, Europe and Asia.

To purchase KOTUR handbags, go to your local luxury retail store.

For as long as I can recall, I have been completely obsessed with designer handbags. I spent the majority of my youth dreaming of the day when I could afford to buy my favorite designer handbags. Here I am, some ten years later, still looking forward to that day. While I have been known to skip out on my bills to buy the latest trendy handbag, I have yet to spend more than $1000.00 on an individual bag. A girl can still dream, can’t she?

I was leafing through some catalogs over the weekend, and I was amazed at how incredibly expensive some of the high-end designer handbags really are. I knew they were expensive, but I had no clue how very expensive. Oh…the innocence of youth! I decided that it would be useful for our legion of faithful readers to have a handy reference of the most expensive designer handbags on the planet.

So here goes… It has been written about countless times in the press and in the blogosphere, but I simply cannot resist this little gem! If I had to name an all-time favorite design house, Fendi would be the one. I don’t know how they manage to do it, but they are consistently able to strike an incredible balance between innovation and classic design in all of their creations. Fendi designs some of the most exciting handbags in the fashion industry, and the “B.Bag” is one of the most sought-after handbags in the world. One might think that the $30,000 price tag might be a deterrent, but not for those with the means to support their addiction!

Another bag that has given me far too many sleepless nights is the Hermes “Birkin” bag! These bags were named after Jane Birkin, the oh-so-fabulous British actress and fashion icon. These bags are often duplicated, but never truly replicated. With a price tag of over $20,000, it is easy to understand why they are a favorite of vendors of cheap, imitation handbags. As you are likely aware, these bags are available by special order only.

Furthermore, the final costs will very much be dependent on the materials and hardware used in their construction. Wow! Do I need a Sugar Daddy, or what? If there was one other bag that creeps into my dreams with any regularity, it would be the “Muse” from Yves Saint Laurent. It is very much like a traditional bowling bag in shape and design. The first time I saw her was at Saks on Fifth Ave in NYC, and from that moment I knew one day she would be mine. If I had my way, I would choose the oh-so-supple white crocodile version. I cannot think of anything I would rather spend $20,000 on…aside from the “Birkin” bag mentioned above. Wouldn’t I make the perfect girlfriend? Wanna go shopping sometime?