As much as I adore shoes and all kinds of jewellery, handbags are essential accessories for my lifestyle! From the hustle and bustle of business travel to heading off to vintage shopping, there’s always a bag that can go for every occasion.
Since Fashion Tales is about spreading the love of emerging artists, I wanted to share with you three designers on my radar—particularly handbag designers that all sell on Boticca. If you shop online then you’ve likely heard of Boticca by now, a fashionista’s one-stop shop for acquiring creations from new talent. If not, then you should!
They continue to provide exclusively curated pieces by independent designers from across the globe. I’ve chosen these bags, which can easily take you from day to night. Additionally, I’ve added a few styles that would be ideal for my own fashion schedule, including enjoying the weekend.
As difficult as it was to narrow down my favourites I finally selected a diverse bunch! Take a look at these independent designers, and tell me your favourites!
(Above) 1–Missy Balloon suede leather tote bag (The Swedish Model), 2–Le Grand Icon in Ruby (Dareen Hakim), 3–Le Monaco Shoulder Bag and Le Icon-Sapphire Clutch (Dareen Hakim), 4–MGA Shoulder Bag (Bellebas)
Designers to love:
New York based designer, Dareen Hakim produces elegant handbags with personality. She uses her Lebanese culture as influence in her design aesthetic driven by the notion of unique contrasts, in fabric textures, using heavy metal, and original ancient calligraphy. View more of her designs here.
The Swedish Model is a team of individuals behind the luxury designer brand with a minimalistic appeal. I love their handbags most because of the versatility. In the Balloon bag (seen below #5), a personal favourite, it’s the perfect travel carryall or weekender bag, as well as for other occasions. The roomy bag makes it a multipurpose piece to love, and above all their craftsmanship with leather speaks for itself! View more pieces here.
One of the reasons why I was drawn to Bellebas’ handbags was because of the immediate luxe appearance that you get in a glance. My favourite from the Bellebas designing duo, Luli De Paula and Dolores Mourino is the Hexa satchel (seen below #6). My first thought was this exquisite bag is great for a meeting—of course, pairing it with my pencil skirt, silk blouse, and favourite heels would just be one of many outfit selections! View more from Bellebas here.
(Above) 5–Balloon Zip Brogue yellow leather tote bag (The Swedish Model), 6–Hexa Satchel Bordeaux (Bellebas)
You can check out private sales from Boticca designers that’s rotated every Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday for 48 hours for each sale. So, if you’re looking for the perfect time to splurge on a quality bag, I would suggest selecting your must-haves and hitting the private sales!
What type of bag typically suits your style? Are you an “art with edge fashionista,” a “classic beauty,” a “bigger is better” bag lover, or “trendy devotee?”
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Gorgeous bags! I love the traveling bags, they are all gorgeous 🙂
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Gorgeous bags! I love the traveling bags, they are all gorgeous 🙂
If you have a sec, hope you can drop by my blog too and read my latest: http://www.fashchronicles.blogspot.com
OMG I LOVE this post:) especially the Swedish bag haha
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Oh I really love No 1 for the daily Basis and No 3 for the nights 🙂 so beautiful pieces if they wouldnt be so dang expensive :-9
ani
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Yes, they have private sales every Sunday, Wednesday, and Friday! 🙂 xx
Yes, her bags are absolutely stunning. Thanks Emma for your comment. 🙂
Thank you Erika! XX
Yes, her bags are absolutely stunning. Thanks Emma for your comment. 🙂
I definitely like having the perfect bag for every outfit 🙂
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You know, I get emails from time to time from Bottica but I don't really ever look at them. I guess I should re-visit them soon. Sometimes I can easily fall in love with a bag online but I feel like it'd be better for me to purchase one in person. It's kind of like me and shoes, I've never ordered a pair online!
I love a great clutch and crossbody bag!
You know, I get emails from time to time from Bottica but I don't really ever look at them. I guess I should re-visit them soon. Sometimes I can easily fall in love with a bag online but I feel like it'd be better for me to purchase one in person. It's kind of like me and shoes, I've never ordered a pair online!
Me too! I love roomy handbags!xx
Thanks for your comment dear! It was tough tot pick a favourite! xx
Thanks Kizzy!
Aww, thanks so much Margaret for the sweet comment. -xx Hope your week is going well so far dear! xx
Thanks so much Kim! xx
Thanks Mary Jo! Completely understand as a handbag designer it's important to love your own designs, lol. I love totes! xo/Madison
I agree, her designs are really amazing! Thanks for your comment Alexis!
You're welcome Ofelia, I think you will love the site options! 🙂
Totally understandable MJ! I used to like medium bags, but I've found that i tend to buy more larger bags strictly because of the versatility and travel-friendly for my lifestyle. 🙂
Thanks Courtney! The site has amazing designers, these were just my top 3 of the many that I loved! x
Great Emmy! Yes, neon is quite popular this season! 🙂
Dong well dears, thanks for your comment! xx
One of my favourites, i love how she makes the metal look like calligraphy! 🙂
I love a great clutch and crossbody bag!
Lots of fun bags and colors! I always love to look at other designers (when I'm done with my own) but of course, can't really carry anything other than my own designs, which is why I try and make exactly what I want to carry–haha. I guess I must be a tote and wallet person because that's what I carry most.
xo Mary Jo
Me too! I love roomy handbags!xx
Aww, thanks so much Margaret for the sweet comment. -xx Hope your week is going well so far dear! xx
Thanks so much Kim! xx
Thanks Mary Jo! Completely understand as a handbag designer it's important to love your own designs, lol. I love totes! xo/Madison
I agree, her designs are really amazing! Thanks for your comment Alexis!
Totally understandable MJ! I used to like medium bags, but I've found that i tend to buy more larger bags strictly because of the versatility and travel-friendly for my lifestyle. 🙂
Thanks Courtney! The site has amazing designers, these were just my top 3 of the many that I loved! x
I am loving the Dareen Hakin purses! I just love the metal details against super bold colors!
Gotta give it to Dareen Hakim on this one – so feeling her bags.
Thanks, we're doing great, how are you?
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Amazing post dear! Who doesn't love bags?)
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I love the pieces for Date Night, Brunch, and Weekends – so perfect! 🙂
Amazing post dear! Who doesn't love bags?)
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The Dareen Hakim giant medallion detail is very cool and such a statement! Thanks for sharing!!
I love handbags. I wish I could buy one every day. I love all your picks. I haven´t heard of Dareen Hakim yet but I sure love the designs. All type of bags suit my style 😀
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Love the Dareen Hakim!!
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Miranda
Love the Dareen Hakim!!
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Miranda
I am all about handbags!! Love this grand selection, thanks for the introduction to the brand, the date night looks are my fav.
These are all so gorgeous!
Love the sapphire clutch!
xoxox,
CC
I love both the Bellebas bags, Madison. I don't really know if I have a bag style, but right now, I'm still using my neon satchel:)
The dareen hakim ones are gorgeous!!!
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I like No. 2 "Shopping". Very nice design!
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I love those date night bags, they are so pretty!
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First of all I love the Bellabas bag! That would totally fit my life right now!
I used to be a small bag kinda girl because I didn't like to carry much. Now between blogging and the baby, my bags just progressively get bigger!
I am all about handbags!! Love this grand selection, thanks for the introduction to the brand, the date night looks are my fav.
The red Dareen Hakim is my favorite!
Great collection and thanks again for giving me another reason to shop online.
These are all so gorgeous!
Love the sapphire clutch!
xoxox,
CC
I think I'm a classic beauty bag girl. I really like #3 and #6 here though.
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I love both the Bellebas bags, Madison. I don't really know if I have a bag style, but right now, I'm still using my neon satchel:)
Very nice indeed.
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Dareen Hakim is new to me but I am LOVING her work! Thank you for sharing:)
WOW !! Stunning bags 🙂
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The dareen hakim ones are gorgeous!!!
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My dear Madison, let me tell you that one post will never be enough when it comes to your personal style choices.
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I like No. 2 "Shopping". Very nice design!
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I love those date night bags, they are so pretty!
xo, Yi-chia
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Love me some bags! That first brunch bag is gorgeous 🙂
Hi Madison! I love to find new designer, especially when they are very talented:) The ones you shared looks very interesting and good, Dareen Hakim stuff is my fav! Happy Monday dear! xo
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I think I'm a classic beauty bag girl. I really like #3 and #6 here though.
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Very nice indeed.
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Hi Madison, how was your weekend?
Wonderful post my dear, I have to say I love all these bags, i'm finding it to hard to pick a favourite. Though I do love the nude shoulder bag and the mustard yellow tote! Thank you for sharing these gorgeous bags with us all 🙂
Take care and enjoy the rest of your day,
Daniella xox
WOW !! Stunning bags 🙂
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These bags are so gorgeous. Looks like the site has some great pieces.
beautiful bags:)
My dear Madison, let me tell you that one post will never be enough when it comes to your personal style choices.
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Wow, your picks are super stunning, and your choice is bags are so classy!!!
Love that burnt yellow Swedish style bag! Gorgeous stuff!
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Love me some bags! That first brunch bag is gorgeous 🙂
Gorgeous bags…I love bags :)) The brunch one is stunning. Happy Monday doll, I hope you have a super week xx
Hi Madison! I love to find new designer, especially when they are very talented:) The ones you shared looks very interesting and good, Dareen Hakim stuff is my fav! Happy Monday dear! xo
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Hi Madison, how was your weekend?
Wonderful post my dear, I have to say I love all these bags, i'm finding it to hard to pick a favourite. Though I do love the nude shoulder bag and the mustard yellow tote! Thank you for sharing these gorgeous bags with us all 🙂
Take care and enjoy the rest of your day,
Daniella xox
These bags are so gorgeous. Looks like the site has some great pieces.
beautiful bags:)
Wow, your picks are super stunning, and your choice is bags are so classy!!!
Love that burnt yellow Swedish style bag! Gorgeous stuff!
x.o.x.o
Gorgeous bags…I love bags :)) The brunch one is stunning. Happy Monday doll, I hope you have a super week xx