What is golf? Well, it is a sport but a very expensive one too. In fact, many like to refer to it as a way of life for not everyone is previleged enough to enjoy a game of golf. Being a part of a refined world with a resonably high social standing are pre-requisites for actually being able to afford this sport. That said, there is a new luxury handbag coming from label Ambrosi Abrianna called the AA Pro Collection that will add glamor at the golf course which calls for your bank balance’s attention.

Made from exotic crocodile leather, this elegant yet sporty bag has been made from reptile skins sourced from all over the world. High quality is assured as these skins were all treated in a Persian tannery before being hand crusted in Milan.

But adding the personal touch to the bags is the tiny engraved 24 carat gold plaque that shall feature the owner’s name and edition number. Voila, no wonder this bag has such a charming personality. The price ranges between $26,400 to $62,000.

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Golf is a sport of the affluent but it is tennis that most young and the spirited like to pursue for the love of sheer energy. Even if you don’t have the extra millions stowed in a shelf at home, you might still want to follow the style rules of your prestigious club. That means you cannot just about carry any Tom, Dick and Harry bag to you afternoon game with your business buddies. And who understands this situation better than brand Hermès that has launched a very unique and elegant tennis bag which is both a stunner as well as practical.

Made from soft leather, this bag has a very light tone and is meant to keep you tennis racket in perfect condition. What we likes best about this bag is the absence of logos, this little fact keeps the bag understated and so very chic.

This bag is a part of the Hermès Spring Collection 2010 and is expected to hit the stores pretty soon. We haven’t heard anything on the pricing yet. Read this space for more on the Hermès tennis bag.

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It will not be an exaggeration to say that Japan is foremost among the fashion-conscious nations of the world. Perhaps that is why we see almost every third person donning a famous fashion label. Every second person having a unique style of his or her own. And every one is so aloof from the person standing right next that you can possibly be naked and none would stare. Such is life in Japanese culture.

Well so much for the insight into the country’s ruling disposition let us tell you about famous Japanese artist Takashi Murakami who has a long history of associations with premium fashion houses and brands to create new fashion trends in Japan and all over the world.

This time around Takashi’s famous marriage is with Louis Vuitton and the result is the anime Panda bag. This one is very similar to the signature LV bags seen so many times before but it is printed with Murakami’s images of a panda. We haven’t heard anything about the prospective date when the bag shall hit the markets. So keep your eyes open to hear the latest on that!

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You will agree that not on all days does your inner self really want to carry those snazzy designer bags that cost you an arm and a leg. And that gap is just where Anya Hindmarch wishes to fit in with her casual bags. Made from natural canvas, these tote bags come with leather handles. One look at them, you will realise the strength of these rough beauties so much that they become good company when shopping for your groceries. Plus they are fashionable enough to go anywhere else too.

The tote bag is available in a single color beige but with six print options — one with “Dairy” printed in pink, second in gray reading “Dry Cleaning”, third says “Fruit & veg” in spirited orange, fourth is in blue with “Meat and poultry” written on it, fifth reads “Laundry” whle the sixth spells “Shopping” in green. Both appeal to our fashion sense for their super relaxed style, and is just the reason why they seem to be so versatile.

The price is pretty neat at $98. However, we do wish there were more than only six of them. We hope Anya Hindmarch is listening to our wishful thinking. Keep them coming in lady…keep them coming in.

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With a very rich footballer husband like David Beckham and a dress line to her credit, Victoria Beckham, we feel, has every right to defy recession and flaunt a super-expensive collection of bags that goes more than US $2.3 million. And her all time favorite seems to be about 100 of Hermes Birkin designer bags which alone amount to $2 million.

For the uninitiated, this bag is named after actress Jane Birkin and had become a hot choice for the fashionable and even serves as a status symbol. The basic Birkin bag models costs anything between $6,000-$7,000. And we heard that one of the Birkin’s that Vic owns cost hubby dear some $122,000. Called the ‘Silver Himalayan ‘ bag, this one is festooned with a three carat diamond.

We have a feeling that she has a couple of LVs stowed away in the closet too. Can’t blame her because recession is never heard to hit the rich very hard. Any takers?

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Well, I am not against luxury products but the only criteria is that the thing should be worth the price. For a regular crocodile bad, I am never going to spend $22,900. But that is exactly what Gucci expects us to do. Now let me ask them, just because I have money do you think I will buy any over-priced thing? Or perhaps I am being over critical of this triangular crocodile pelham shopper bag. The bad does look fantastic to me but not worth the price, to be sure. It’s available in crocodile dark green having braided straps, a tab-snap closure, having useful zipped pockets.

The size of the bad is 19.3″ x 5.1″ x 11″, large enough to accommodate it’s an attractive and generously sized bag but I must aevery woman’s need. Apart from the ouch!, hurting price tag of $22,900, the bag seems to be perfect!

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While two years back, Mulberry was on the cards of trendsettlers with its offering of the original Bayswater Bag but little hint was thrown about its Mulberry engaged in delivering its mirrored edition. It is gaudy, dazzling, vivid and hence a diva with a bold personality can only do some favor to this creation. The outer face of the Mulberry Mirrored Bayswater Bag comes layered with gold mirrored leather, the handbag doesn’t compromise at the ordinary features of a bag detailing the flap closure with clasp enabling you to lock the tiny bolt that comes expediently concealed in the pocket appeal that dangles off the grip. But like I have been saying no piece of luxury comes cheap and following this, the handbag is retailed for $1,595.

A Year back, Philips and Swarovski made up to headlines by adding bling the tech goodies with their Active Crystals and today the twosome moguls has again partnered to deliver something ultra revolutionary. This elite bag distinguished by the Lumalive Bag Concept.

Formed using violet leather and decorative, faceted crystal details, the trendy bag is a crossed mish-mash of craze, glamour, technology and femininity. It has a robust crystal net following which is the lithe setting exhibiting the crystal works in style trappings. You can carry this bag with a crystal-adorned wrist-loop.

The Lumalive technology enables exhibit of glowing messages by incorporating multihued beam in fabrics and thus making for an elite medium to express one’s emotions. It is a perfect example of light technology assimilating with fashion fête. It can be seen as an ultra-modern accessory that takes design a step ahead.

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