The phenomenon of the 'it' bag has dissolved, leaving behind a duo of more practical and long-lived options: the utterly classic, and the unique trend piece. To that end the right statement handbag will serve you for autumn / fall 2010 and well into 2011.
Cross-body bags
By no means new but certainly a continually evolving handbag trend, the cross-body bag has a youthful appeal. While a long chain strap is common and a consistently chic take, you can also look variations like Roberto Cavalli's plaited leather or Dior's cross-body strings of pearls. There's always a delicacy to the small cross-body bag that stems from the lack of clutter it can withstand. Perfect for nights out and days around and about - where not much more than a credit card and lipstick are the required cargo. Chanel Cross-body bag Chanel Cross-body is a good choice.
Fur handbags
Fur. There's an aura of comforting warmth that emanates from any fur piece (be it real or faux) that adds to its eternal appeal. Taking shape over the past few years as fur clothing and more recently reaching our feet by way of fur boots, we can only accept that it's time the trend reached our bags as well. In 2010 and 2011 a handbag can be furry all over like a piliferous companion that hangs by your side; elegantly trimmed in velutinous fur luxury; or primitively bushling in bohemian nonchalance. Whatever your preferred take, one thing is certain: a fur bag makes a statement. This season Fendi will launch several fur bags.