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Accessories Street Style: Hottest Handbags

Clutches, satchels and totes galore! Here's what ladies are holding on to.
By Celia L. Smith and Myeisha Essex · Updated October 28, 2020
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Stylish Statement

Accessories designer Shayla Jamerson wears an oversized clutch.

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Animal Instincts

Executive editor Crystal Parker wears a Lauren Merkin clutch.

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Block Party

Stylist Wmila Robertson wears a Michael Kors clutch.

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Custom Designs

Designer Ndoema wears a custom bag.

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Popping Pink

Visual stylist Sharonda Bright wears a Steve Madden bag.

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Timeless Glamour

Military employee Shadeshe Stevenson wears an Ivanka Trump bag.

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Jean Jam

Accessories designer and founder of beanpYe Sabrina Thompson wears a Sarah Djarnie bag.

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Designer Bag

Reporter Danielle Wright wears a Louis Vuitton handbag.

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Charming

Advertising agency representative Ericka Pittman wears a Yves Saint Laurent bag.

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Chains and Things

Blogger Claire Sulmers wears a Cashhimi handbag.

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Designer Diva

Publicist Tia Jackson wears a Michael Kors bag.

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Louis Vuitton Love

Attorney Jana Taylor wears a Louis Vuitton bag.

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Trendy Tote

Miss Jessie’s co-founder Titi Branch wears a Marc Jacobs bag.

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Pretty Purse

Model Jessica Templier wears a convertible handbag.

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Nude Girl

Makeup artist Margret Muchleder wears a Zara handbag.

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Wild Things

Publicist Lakisha Hill wears a Madrag bag.

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Fuchsia Fun

Nurse Da’Shawn Garret wears a Forever 21 purse.

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Luxe Living

Celebrity Hairstylist Nicola Augustine wears a Chanel handbag.

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Gold Star

Model Anais wears a Phillip Lim bag.

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Pint Size Pieces

Model Arielle Cooper-Lethem wears a yellow clutch.

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Red Accents

Medical assistant Cynthia Roger wears an ASOS clutch.

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Vintage Vixen

Founder of Maddox Monteka Maddox wears a vintage mix.

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Shine On

Executive administrator Anissa Todman wears a Judith Leiber clutch.

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Bedazzled

Blogger Krystin Hargrove wears a Moyna clutch.

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Angelic Hue

Model Selita Ebanks wears a Monica Chiang handbag.

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Dainty Diva

Celebrity stylist June Ambrose wears a Postes handbag.

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Glam in Green

Musician Wynne Bennett wears a G-Star bag.

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Bold Color

Founder of Cousin & Co bags Undra Duncan wears a Cousin & Co bag.

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Working White

Model Kamela Forbes wears a Michael Kors bag.

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Color Craze

Celebrity stylist June Ambrose wears a MCM bag.

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Printed Matters

Blogger Karen Blanchard wears a Pierre Alessandro bag.

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Black and Gold

Accessories designer Christine Olowowonira wears a DVF clutch.

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Vintage Vibes

Style expert Daisy Lewellyn wears a vintage clutch.

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Blue Beauty

Stylist Pam Mbatani wears a Prada bag.

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Vintage Queen

Publicist Elise Peterson wears a vintage mix.

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Gorgeous Green

Recording artist Ayana Hipps of AAries wears a Nordstrom bag.

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Orange You Pretty

Graphic Designer Shay McDaniel wears a Hermés bag.

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