Fall Handbag Trends: The Fantasy

I’m always amazed that some of my most popular blogs are on handbags. The Fantasy/Reality series from Spring 2013 was especially popular. So…I’ve decided to make the series a seasonal feature here at Real Life Style. This week, see Fall 2013’s handbag trends as dictated by high end designers. As always, every blog is fully “shoppable”. And if these bags are a little out of your budget, stay tuned for next week’s installment!

Pastels

VBH Vault Vitello Leather Satchel, $2,700

Balenciaga Arena Giant 12 Gold City, $1,895

Punky Black Leather

Diane von Furstenberg Mini 440 Faceted Studs Shoulder Bag, $350

Milly Riley Backpack, $350

Valentino Rockstud Camo Flap Clutch, $1,945

Fur

Marc by Marc Jacobs Show Group Clover Genuine Shearling Crossbody Bag, $548

3.1 Phillip Lim Ryder Medium Mixed-Media Hold All Tote, $1,150

Whimsical

Diane von Furstenberg Flirty Leather Mini Crossbody Bag, $245

Kotur Surrealist Margo Clutch, $495

Lanvin Help Embellished Satin Wristlet Clutch Bag, $1,385

Baroque

B Brian Atwood Lana Brocade Medium Zip Clutch, $250

Alexander McQueen Metallic Floral Rectangle Box Clutch, $3,975

Black and White

Kate Spade New York Cobble Hill Dot Andee Tote, $398

Burberry Prorsum Big Crush Animal-Printed Calf Half Tote, $2,195

Michael Kors Miranda Large Quilted Tote, $1,295

Tapestry

Ralph Lauren Carpet Ricky 33 Bag, $4,500

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