Being invited for an night out and not having an evening appropriate bag stinks. But carrying a purse made from skunk fur probably stinks a whole lot more. Tom Ford’s Skunk Fur Minaudiere is covered in the carcass of Pepé Le Pew’s grandchild. The furry black-and-white number is made exclusively for Neiman Marcus and would be perfect for dressing up as Cruella de Vil this Halloween. But the whole skinning a poor skunk thing PLUS your $1600 probably isn’t worth the guilt.
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Don’t Judge a Purse By Its Cover
What’s a homebody to do when her friend mom is dragging her out for the evening? Surely she won’t want to leave home without a good book. Kate over at See Kate Sew has a splendid idea for book loving ladies. She combined a vintage book and old bag found at the thrift store to create this little gem of a purse. A night out doesn’t require a large bag, so this is a perfectly nerdy place to stash a cell phone, keys and some cash.
Farbod Barsum $32,000 handbag
Karanvir Singh: 
Attention to finer details and understanding the complexity of working with exotic skins is what gives Farbod Barsum handbags a definitive edge. Born of a passion for classical styling paired with modern vision in composition, Farbod Barsum handbags and accessories by designer Farbod Barsum boasts softest and most supple Alligator and Ostrich skins and materials that are sustainably harvested and farmed. Sought after by celebrities like Christina Hendricks and Heidi Klum, the exclusive creations described to be the handcrafted wearable art is often compared to Hermes, the brand known for its handbags like the birkin bag with gold & diamond hardware, the $1.9 million birkin handbag, and the Passe-Guide handbags. And for the likes of rich fashionistas, Farbod Barsum offers a range of artistic handbags including worth the splurge $31,980 ‘The Mona’ handbag in Strawberry American Alligator Ultrasoft Grade skin.
Farbod Barsum $32,000 handbag
Clint Eastwood’s daughter destroys $100,000 Birkin handbag in the name of art
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In the name of art, 19-years old daughter of Hollywood’s most prolific and acclaimed actor/director Clint Eastwood, Francesca Eastwood, also the star of reality TV show Mrs. Eastwood & Company, along with her photographer boyfriend Tyler Shields publically demolished a $100,000 crocodile Hermès Birking bag by setting it on fire with $4 gasoline, before taking a chainsaw on it. This photographic stunt or artistry as described has put Francesca on the receiving end of abhorrent public outcry with the news spreading like a storm on social networking sites. However, this is not the only act of destruction, as the couple Eastwood and Shields, widely known for their work with video portraits and celebrity photography also sawed a pair of Christian Louboutin shoes in half, in the month of January.
Clint Eastwood’s daughter destroys $100,000 Birkin handbag
Louis Vuitton Objets Nomades: Made for travel collection for discerning travellers
Suchandra Basu: 
Louis Vuitton’s journey with all things synonymous with the word “travel” continues. We had earlier reported on their custom tea trunks-exquisite pieces designed around Taiwanese tea drinking traditions with generous amounts of signature Louis Vuitton trunk making techniques thrown in. In what could be described as a major addition to their already enriched travel range, the celebrated luxury brand now brings Objets Nomades- a collection inspired by some of Louis Vuitton’s most beautiful trunks. Louis Vuitton, over the years, has collaborated with decorators, and artisans to create their mesmerizing pieces. The Objets Nomades range in a way is a continuation of that philosophy.
Louis Vuitton Objets Nomades: Made for travel collection for discerning travellers
Louis Vuitton’s custom tea trunk
Suchandra Basu: 
Tea is for the Taiwanese what trunks are for Louis Vuitton. None will not let go of their fondest passion for, well, all the tea in China even. If tea drinking occupies a place of eminence in Taiwanese lives, then Louis Vuitton began its journey with trunks. Picking up the thread from there and in ode to Taiwan’ local culture, the celebrated French fashion house now presents 3 valuable pieces of tea trunks. Designed by Patrick –Louis Vuitton, the trunks are available in Epi rainbow colors of orange, red and green. The tea trunk comes with a customized Chinese tea set from the stable of Hsiao Fan Pottery Art.
Custom tea trunk by Louis Vuitton
Hermes marks 175th anniversary with Leather Forever exhibition
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They have provided nice resting places for all your essential stuff. They have accessorized women across the length and breadth of globe. Their perfumes have filled the air up at countless parties, gatherings, balls or events. Hermes, in their last 175 years of existence, it seems, have fanned out into pretty much everything that screams of elegance and style. Time now, therefore, to re-visit a glorious past- one that presents perfectionism and master craftsmanship in the most attractive package imaginable. Remembering the years which led up to the formation of Hermes as we know it today, a unique Leather Forever exhibition takes place at London this month. We had earlier told you about the four one-off Hermes bags designed to celebrate its “Leather Forever” exhibition. Besides the limited edition handbags which will be auctioned off separately through Chrisite’s, the prime focus of the exhibition, it goes without saying, will remain on Hermes’s 175 year old history and fascination with creating beautiful designer objects from leather. And, for those who, in all likelihood, would not be making it to 6 Burlington Gardens, let us offer a glimpse of how Hermes together with its leather items, has evolved through time.
Hermès is the world’s best-regarded luxury company
A rechargeable handbag for geeky fashionistas
Suchandra Basu: 
We had earlier told you about the Solarjo power purse designed to appeal to the tech-savy ladies. And, now after a long hiatus we have got another hi-tech purse that ensures your cell phone remains fully charged all day. Vodafone appears to have taken on the responsibility of charging the whole nation up. After the branded Taxis, which famously gave London consumers an innovative way to charge their cell phones while on the go, the service provider is back with yet another “charging venture” that makes life easier for people. A new bag introduced by designer Richard Nicoll at London Fashion Week includes technology that can actually charge the user’s cell phone. Nicoll teamed up with Vodafone to create the path breaking design. For those who did not know, Vodafone and Nicoll have come together for the second time to develop a product that fuses fashion and technology.
Richard nicoll rechargeable handbag
Vintage Hermes bags to go up for sale at Bonham’s
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Birkin indeed is timeless! We had earlier told you about the Hermes diamond birkin bag which actually set the record for the most expensive Hermes bag sold at an auction. Now, Bonhams is offering what would be a sort of bonanza for vintage bag lovers. Hermes bags from a private collection are all set to go up in sale this May at Bonhams, Knightsbridge sale. Steeped in history and culture, the collection, comprising of sixty-four bags, is tagged with interesting stories. So, from the elegant Kelly bags to the ever-so-famous Birkin bags-the selection includes them all.
Hermes collection
Dror for Tumi transforming luggage is a must-have travel gear
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Luxury luggage company Tumi’s heritage of design excellence appeals to the worlds most sophisticated consumers who chose only the best to complement their unique lifestyle. Catering to the needs of discerning travelers, Tumi has earlier partnered with motorcycle maker Ducati to deliver trendy travel bags and cases and created custom travel cases for 2012 Lexus LFA. Now, for the first time, Tumi has collaborated with external designer Dror Benshetrit to create a new product line, Dror for Tumi that will be unveiled at MOST on April 18 at the Salone del Mobile in Milan.
DROR FOR TUMI transforming luggage