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January 8th, 2012 | 
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Chloe Paraty Tote (small) in Nude from Harrods
Chloe Medium Paraty Tote in Tan from Selfridges
Chloe Paraty Tote Bags for 2012 in Black, Grey, Nude, Taupe or Brown Calfskin Leather
This Chloe Paraty Bag in a beautiful and iconic design by Chloe; one that is reintroduced each season, sometimes in different colours or textures of leather, but always with the same iconic, trapezoid shape.
Chloe Medium Paraty Tote in Black from Harrods
Key features of the bag include the goldtone eyelet detail and chunky tubular piping on both the front and the back of the bag.
The bag is available in different sizes - small, medium and large – and this season’s colours are a mouthwatering black, grey, taupe, nude and brown.
Made from soft calfskin leather, the Paraty features
chunky gold-tone hardware throughout and has a fabric lining. The bag has a top zip fastening, two grab handles for carrying it in your hand and a
Chloe Paraty Tote (Small) in Taupe, available from Harrods
shoulder strap for popping it over your shoulder instead.
Measurements:
Small Paraty: 22cm x 30cm x 13cm
Medium Paraty: 37cm x 25cm x 20cm
Large Paraty: 39cm x 50cm x 20cm
All measurements are approximate.
Material: 100% calfskin leather
This Chloé bag is the definition of “investment purchase” when it comes to handbag that you’re going to love, which will never go out of style. It is a bag to be loved, treasured and enjoyed for a lot longer than a single season, or even ten seasons, and will garner envious glances from your friends. All of this year’s colours are neutral, so the bag will team well with anything in your wardrobe.
UK based, Selfridges deliver to the UK only, Harrods deliver worldwide.
Chloe Large Paraty Tote in Grey, available from Selfridges
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Sara Berman Olivia Leopard Tote
Sara Berman Olivia Leopard Tote Bag
The Sara Berman Olivia Leopard Tote is a leopard print bag made from shaved haircalf leather. It has two top handles with square handle rings and golden stud embellishment. All the metal hardware on the bag is gold coloured, including the double top zip fastening.
In addition to the two “grab” handles, the bag also has a detachable leather shoulder strap, which attaches to the D-rings on either side of the tote.
The base of the bag is reinforced with a piece of black leather embellished with five gold studs to help prevent scratches.
Inside, the bag is fully lined and there is a zip pocket, two pouch pockets and a Sara Berman brand label.
Material: calfskin leather
Measurements: 31cm/ 12.1″ x 23cm/ 9.4″ x 17cm/ 6.6″ at widest point. Handle drop is approx 17cm / 6.6″ (all measurements are approximate)
Style note: Stay on board the animal print trend and take a walk on the wild side with Sara Berman’s Olivia leopard print tote bag, the perfect antidote to grey winter skies and boring days. This versatile bag is perfect for day or evening wear, and adds the wow factor to any outfit. It looks really good with blacks, browns and neutral colouring, and really brightens up a sober outfit.
UK based, worldwide delivery is available
Vivienne Westwood Patent Ebury Clutch
Vivienne Westwood Ebury Clutch 2011 in Black
This Vivienne Westwood Ebury Clutch is a classic and sort after style which has been redesigned for the new Autumn Winter 2011 / 2012 season.
There are two versions of the bag on sale at Selfridges and both are made from black patent calf skin leather. The one pictured on the left is made from smooth black patent calfskin leather; the one below has the same patent calfskin leather but has an all over mock croc embossed pattern. Both bags feature an oversized gold tone orb on the front and have a zip tip fastening. The bags have an optional, removable, gold chain shoulder strap.
Inside, the bags are fully lined in an orb orint fabric and there is a gold tone brand plaque inside.
Material: patent calfskin leather with a polyester lining
Measurements: 15cm /5.9″ x 28cm / 10.9″ x 6cm / 2.4″ (all measurements are approximate)
Vivienne Westwood Ebury Clutch in Patent Mock Croc
Style note: These structured handbags are perfect for evening wear and a classic, timeless style. Afficianados of the brand will love the hugely opulent goldtone orb on the front, and these bags add a great finishing touch to a party frock, prom dress or elegant evening gown.
UK based
Rachael Ruddick Opera Clutch Bag in Black or Red
The Rachael Ruddick Opera Clutch Bag is a classically styled envelope clutch made from soft, calfskin leather and available in either black or pillarbox red. It has gold coloured metal hardware throughout, including the push lock clasp on the front and the the included key, which is attached to the corner of the clutch.
The bag comes with an optional shoulder strap, which attaches via a lobster clasp and the reverse of the bag is quilted with a zip pocket.
Inside, the bag is fully lined in fabric and there is a brand metal plaquw mounted on a leather base.
Material: calfskin leather
Measurements: Width: 11.1″ /28.5cm, Height: 7.2″/18.5cm, depth: 0.4″/1cm (all measurements are approximate).
Style Note: Rachael Ruddick is an Australian fashion designer who is becoming increasingly popular in the UK. This gorgeous envelope clutch is perfect to clutch in your hand, tuck under your arm or wear over your shoulder and is suited to day or evening use, but will probably be primarily an evening bag. Team it with your party finery over the festive season and silk floral prints next summer.
UK based, worldwide delivery.
Marc Jacobs Crosby Perry Satchel
The Marc Jacobs Crosby Perry Satchel is made from grey grained calfskin leather, and trimmed in smoother brown calfskin leather. It has gold tone hardware throughout, including the handle square rings, the textured hammered semi circle decorations on the front of the bag and the round feet on the base.
There is a small, shield shaped tag on the front of the bag embossed with “Marc Jacobs” in gold lettering.
The bag has two top handles for you to carry the bag in your hand or wear it over your shoulder. It has a zip top fastening.
Inside, the Crosby Perry bag is fully lined and there is a zip pocket and a slip pocket.
This bag comes with a Marc Jacobs dustbag.
Measurements: 30cm / 11.8″ x 38cm / 14.9″ x 12cm / 4.7″; handle drop 19cm / 7.5″; all measurements are approximate
Material: calfskin leather
Style note: This bag has a seventies aesthetic and is bang on trend for the new season style towards all things retro. Nevertheless, and somewhat curiously, it also has a streamline aesthetic to perhaps start a new trend all of its own. The two tone leather makes the bag versatile, and it could go well with everything from a smart casual designer jeans and blouse outfit to a smart, tailored suit at the office.
Even though this is a retro inspired style, there is something modern about this bag and its appeal will endure for many seasons. It’s a good looking, modern day retro classic!
UK based, worldwide delivery is available.
Lanvin Meli Melo Shoulder Bag in Purple or Black
The Lanvin Meli Melo Shoulder Bag is a smooth leather shoulder bag. The purple version is made of lambskin leather with a tan calfskin leather trim; the black version is made from lambskin leather with a calfskin trim.
The bag has a sleek and opulent brushed gold tone chain handle, with a leather shoulder rest and an antique brass style clasp on the front.
Inside, the bag is fully lined and there is a zip pocket and three slip pockets. It is presented in a Lanvin dust bag.
Material: Lambskin and calfskin leather
Measurements: 19cm / 7.4″ x 27cm / 10.5″ x 6cm / 2.4″; handle drop 40cm / 15.6″ (all measurements are approximate).
Style Note: This amazingly soft leather bag will make you feel like a million dollars as you place it over your shoulder to finish off your look. The bag is a classic, the contrasting leathers so touchable and the china is lush, more like a piece of jewellery. This is indeed a bag to be treasured.
UK based, worldwide delivery is available.
Lanvin Mini Pop Bag in Metallic Gold
The Lanvin Mini Pop Bag is a gold metallic cross body bag made from calfskin leather, with an all over lizard style embossing.
Rich and opulent, the bag has gold coloured metal hardware throughout, including the chunky golden chain cross body strap which is woven together with a signature grosgrain ribbon and medallion logo tag.
The bag is a flapover style with a turnlock fastening on the front.
Inside, the bag is fully lined and there is an interior pocket.
Material: 100% calfskin; lining 100% polyester
Measurements: 18cm / 7.0″ x 17cm / 6.6″ x 5cm / 2.0″ (all measurements are approximate).
Style Note: Add a touch of rich and extravagant opulence to your evening outfit with this signature gold cross body bag from Lanvin. The lizard embossing is bang on trend, and of course, gold looks good with so many colours, including black, grey and red. This enviable little bag is one you will turn to again and again, and it’s easy to wear it across your body whilst you dance the night away.
UK based, delivery to most countries worldwide
Anya Hindmarch Maeve Clutch
Anya Hindmarch Maeve Clutch in Palma Grey
The Anya Hindmarch Maeve Clutch is made from beautifully soft calfskin leather. It is a fold over clutch which has the signature Anya Hindmarch bow embossed all over, together with a gold colored bow at the front. All the metalwork on the bag is gold in colour.
The Maeve clutch features a large tassel embellished zip pull on the zip which fastens the main compartment of the bag. There is a further external zip fastening pocket on the front of the bag with a smaller tassel zip pull.
The bag has a single slim leather removable shoulder strap with gold fastenings at each end.
Inside, the bag is fully lined in signature bow fabric and there is a zipped pocket labelled “Bits & Bobs” together with an open pocket, a pen pocket and a keyfob.
Dimensions: 30cm / 11.9″ x 35cm / 13.8″ x 4cm / 1.6″ (all measurements are approximate)
Material: calfskin leather
Style note: This Maeve clutch is new for the Autumn Winter 2011 season and it is certainly a stunner. The calfskin leather is incredibly soft and this clutch is far more spacious than the standard clutch proportions, making it great for daywear as well as evening use.
UK based, worldwide delivery.
Loewe Amazona and Flamenco Bags
Loewe is a Spanish designer handbag company, and Loewe bags are prized for their ultra soft leather and timeless designs. The current collection available includes the Loewe Amazona Polished Bag in calfskin leather, the Loewe Amazona Oro suede bag and the Loewe Flamenco Bag.
Loewe Amazona Polished Bag
The Loewe Amazona Polished Bag is available in four colours – blue, orange, purple and green, and is made of calfskin leather. The bag is a rectangular, almost briefcase shape except the rounded corners and bright colours give it a more feminine look. It has two top handles and a leather tag, which contains the keys. The bag has a double zip around fastening and is embossed on the front with the Loewe logo. The metal hardware is gold coloured throughout including the studs on the base which protect the bag from scratches.
Inside, the bag is lined in matching nappa leather and there is one zip fastening and one open pocket.
This bag can be carried in the hand or worn in the crook of the elbow, but the straps are not long enough for it to be worn over the shoulder. The bright colours work well to brighten up a winter wardrobe and its great to team with both on and off duty looks.
Measurements: 36cm / 14″ x 23cm / 9″ x 15cm / 6″; handle drop 12.5cm / 5″
Loewe Flamenco Bag
This Loewe Flamenco Bag is a available in orange, green or purple leather. The bag has a drawstring closure and also a magnetic stud fastening at the top. There is a signature Loewe logo embossed onto the front of the bag. Inside, the bag is fully lined, there is a goldtone oval “Loewe napa Madrid” plaque and one zip and one stud fastening pouch pocket. The orange bag has a pink drawstring and pink tassels, the green bag has a blue drawstring and blue tassels – only the purple bag has a matching purple drawstring and tassels.
Add a pop of colour to your off duty outfits with this bright and fun yet luxurious bag.
Measurements: 29cm / 11.5″ x 28cm / 11″ x 33cm / 13″; handle drop 58.5cm / 23″
Loewe Amazona Oro Suede Bag
The Loewe Amazona Oro Suede bag is similar to the Amazona polished bag, except that it is made from sand coloured suede and trimmed in dark brown leather with either red or purple handles and luggage tag. The red trimmed bag has a red leather lining and the purple trimmed bag has a purple leather lining, and there are three interior pockets.
Measurements: 36cm / 14″ x 23cm / 9″ x 15cm / 6″; handle drop 12.5cm / 5″
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UK based, worldwide delivery is available
Smythson Travel Wallet / Clutch in Blue
Smythson are famous for their luxurious travel wallets, and this one in blue is doing it’s best to look like a sleek ladies’ clutch bag too. Made from calfskin leather with a fine texture, this travel wallet has removable dividers with gold embossed labels – tickets, passports, documents and other. The clutch also has features sucha s a front “boarding pass” gold embossed pocket, a further “currency” pocket and space for credit cards.
The gold clasp fastening on the front is engraved with the words: “Est 1887, Smythson of Bond Street”.
Material: calfskin leather
Style note: Travelling can be tiresome until you reach your destination, but now you can brighten up any prospective trips and keep organisational hassles to a minimum with this luxurious travel wallet that enables you to be stylish and chic yet also incredibly organised. The really clever thing is that the dividers are removable – so once you reach your destination, your travel wallet becomes a clutch bag. It must have been designed by a woman 
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UK based, international delivery available.