Balloon handbags are one style seen recently, but this is part of a larger trend of handbags, such as hobo styles, without shape.

Western fashion is added to clutches and handbags in subtle ways, such as with the fringe on this purse seen on Fergie.

Gold is one recent handbag trend, as seen by these bags carried by Khloe Kardashian and Whitney Port.

Designer brands are forming an attact against celebrity lines, and part of this involves showing the craft that goes into designer clothing.