Best Designer Handbags for 2011

Handbag styles and designs come and go, but there are always those tried and true that feel like an old friend, there when you need it, and often becomes the designer's signature. Some handbags can only be used on special occasions such as those that are hot pink in color or bright orange, but others that are black can be worn with just about any outfit. Most women have a variety of handbags for different occasions, but are always looking for the latest and best handbags for the present year. For 2011, this is no exception as there are many designs that stand out from the crowd.
Oversized Tote Handbags
The oversized tote handbag is back for 2011 and many women loved them in the past and they wanted them back because they hold such a huge variety of items inside. Moreover, they make an excellent travel companion because you can fit a lot of your travel products inside the tote, which makes it very convenient. Designers sporting the oversized tote for 2011 include Marc Jacobs Leola Tote, Fossil Winslet Tote, and Cole Haan Gramercy Drawstring tote.
Hobo Handbag
Most women are familiar with the hobo handbag, but with 2011 come the slouchy hobo, which offers an unrefined design, but that offers a lot of room and pockets to keep everything in its place. Moreover, the hobo for 2011 has a shorter handle, which many women will appreciate. Designers that are making a splash with the hobo in 2011 are Stella McCartney Small Falabella Chain hobo, Jimmy Choo Bardia Hobo in black, and Juicy Couture Duchess Hobo.
The Clutch Handbag - Always a Favorite
The clutch handbag never goes out of style and is a design that women have grown to love over the years. Of course, designers may do different styles and colors, but the clutch is something that can be used on elegant outings when you do not need a full-sized handbag. The clutch typically will hold your gloss, lipstick, powders, wallet, and cell phone, but it isn't designed to hold as many items as a tote. Designers for 2011 that have come out with some really sharp clutches include Kate Spade's Plaza Amanda, Dian Von Furstenberg's Arabella Wristlet clutch in nylon, and Ralph Lauren's Acadian embossed clutch handbag.
The Bottega Veneta Bag (Slouch)
Of course the slouch bag by Bottega Veneta has come out with a very nice design for 2011 with the drawstring look, a shoulder strap that is adjustable, and the hardware is made of gunmetal. The inside is luxuriously made of suede, so the handbag not only looks good, is practical, but the leather fills the room with its fragrance as only leather can.
When it comes to the latest handbags of 2011, many women will rush out and buy the latest designs, while others will wait to see how popular the bags are with celebrities. If the handbag catches the eye of a celebrity and she wears it to a huge event, the designer will need to begin making several bags because it will instantly be a hit.