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Handbag trends for spring 2008

Viktor&RolfThere are some new handbag styles for the up-and-coming season. And some old ones, with upgraded looks. Left: black patent leather tote with chain detail from Viktor&Rolf.

Stardust Westwood handbag

Stardust-Westwood-handbagDesigner Vivienne Westwood is well known for her quirky, defying and humorous style and this handbag, a little bit mockingly called Stardust, makes no exception.

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deadbolt closure patent clutch

Ever thought police handcuffs would be a fashion statement or that metallic door bolts could become chic bag enclosure? Well, with all these "dark" trends in fashion right now: gothic, medieval or punk style, military and S&M, this feels just about right.

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  • The latest ad campaign for Gucci features a smiling Natasha Poly and a cheeky landscape. Models: Natasha Poly and Mat Gordon. Photographer: Ines van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin.
  • There's an interesting trend in jewelry right now: safety pins in brass, silver, gold, embellished with funky, retro charms or incrusted with precious diamonds like this safety pin ring from the Vivienne Westwood Hardcore Diamonds shown left.