Patchwork handbags are carried by a few designers, and some have this style, as seen on Claudia Schiffer.

Vanessa Hudgens is seen here with a less-than-typical studded handbag, one of the popular styles this past year.

In the news recently, handbags have been used to raise money for a cause. Scarlett Johansson created a handbag for Haiti, while a teenager in New York used his handbags to raise money for a local school.

These clutches combine two of the years’ most common trends: animal print and rhinestones.

Jewel tones and gemstones are two popular styles from this past season, and this purse incorporates both.

Neon appears to be back and seen on handbags, such as this bag worn br Sarah Jessica Parker.

Hobo handbags have been a popular style, and here are some options for using and wearing one.

Patchwork handbags are part of several brand lines, such as this bag seen on Jessica Simpson.

Western styles and cross body bags are in at the moment, and Reese Witherspoon is seen here with both trends.

Animal print has been seen on many celebrities, including Katherine Heigl from Grey’s Anatomy.