Hippie favorites included fringed suede, hand-tooled leather, macrame, and tote-like shoulder bags. Things started changing at a rapid pace moving into the ‘70s and through the new millenia.

Between tried-and-true woven bags (from leather to raffia styles) and retro-inspired bowling and east-west bags (that’ll always come back in style), there are classic designs everyone could use ...

or a supposedly “authentic leather” handbag is unmasked as PVC, contradicting the seller’s claim of premium material. Lecturer Ann Raj remembers a couple of occasions when she was thrilled ...

Every detail of GapStudio, from the brand patches to be sewn into the garments (leather, embossed, “yum”) to the stock of a hangtag and cotton string (black, waxed) and shopping bags ...

Little Antique Mall sits unassumingly along Highway 101, its bold red “ANTIQUES” sign beckoning to travelers who might ...

There’s a magical kingdom in Cary, North Carolina where one person’s castoffs become another’s treasures, and time seems to ...

Hippies liked bare feet or Indian sandals, long leather boots for the winter and strings of wooden beads or Indian glass beads along with cowboy hats. Their bags were handmade from patchwork or ...

Leather bags can never go out of style. Even in 2025, they still offer the perfect mix of elegance, sturdiness, and ...

Consider wearing this with leather lace-up sandals and a white cotton dress, or a gauzy tee and knit shorts. The Asha features a belt-like strap you can adjust to your comfort. This bag is just as ...

I’ve found that the best stylish hand-leather bags go beyond style. They also combine form and function to fit your lifestyle and serve different purposes. Then, it is important to consider the ...