Dagne Dover, an online handbag retailer, provides busy women with bags that have separate compartments for all of the essentials. The New York-based company was founded by Melissa Mash, Deepa Gandhi, and Jessy Dover. “Dagne” is a Nordic word for “new dawn.” They wanted to create a new type of handbag to change women’s expectations. […]

Angela & Roi, a company that creates classic and minimal vegan handbags, is using its sales to support several worthy causes. Angela & Roi currently sells purses and handbags in several styles and 11 colors. Each handbag has a ribbon that represents a different health-related issue, such as cancer, diabetes, HIV/AIDS, Alzheimer’s disease, mental health, […]

2014 saw many new trends, as well as a revival of some older ones. Tiny handbags were seen in many runway shows, including Celine, Dior, Chanel, Louis Vuitton, and Kate Spade, and on streets around the world. New York designer Tyler Ellis has created the Jamie frame, a tiny, structured, top-handle bag in both black […]

Royce Leather has launched a new line of handbags, briefcases, and wallets for men and women with technology that can scan fingerprints so that only its owner can access its contents. Technology can also track the item’s location to prevent theft of its contents or of the owner’s identity. The items were designed by Royce […]

Designer Lee Savage has created a line of luxury clutches inspired by 20th century Minimalist art and architecture that are being sold around the world. The pieces are made from solid brass frames, plated in metal, and lined with leather. She uses metals because they can create fine points and lines. Savage creates models of […]

Ralph Lauren, known as a classic and timeless brand, is trying to position itself as a leader in the emerging field of wearable tech. Unlike other companies making devices that are worn on the wrist, Ralph Lauren is incorporating technology in its handbags. The company recently unveiled the “Ricky bag with light.” It is based […]

Eric Petersen, a native of Toronto’s Scarborough suburb, has always been fascinated by flashy and shiny things, including his mother’s jewelry and handbags when he was growing up. Petersen studied goldsmithing at George Brown College and graduated in 2008. He won the Louis Frankian Jewellers Award in his last year for his exceptional use of […]

Christie’s conducted its first live auction of over 120 luxury handbags from top designers, including Hermes, Chanel, Bottega Veneta, and Louis Vuitton, in Hong Kong on November 24. The collection of handbags is estimated to be worth nearly $1 million. The auction house hoped to draw in new buyers who have not participated in auctions […]

In an attempt to boost sales and appeal to younger consumers, luxury handbag maker Mulberry is introducing less expensive bags and accessories. The company is introducing a line of several more affordable accessories to appeal to middle class shoppers. The collection includes phone covers, tasseled keyrings, and totes that cost significantly less than other handbags, […]

Kate Spade Co. is positioning itself as a leader in the luxury handbag market. Sales rose by 30 percent from $192.7 million in the second quarter to $250.4 million in the third quarter and are expected to reach $1 billion by the end of the year. That led shares to rise by 21 percent. The […]