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It’s been 30 years for the iconic Manhattan Portage brand, also known as the maker of the official bag for the 2013 Tribeca Film Festival. A New York bike messenger’s favorite, a well-designed yet protective laptop sleeve for the software engineer, a downtown mother’s go-to tote – they’ve all got two things in common, that famous red label and the memorable skyline logo. Limited edition collections will be released in celebration of its 30th anniversary. One of them is a collection of hand-painted 3D bags with stunning views of New York City. They will retail for $300-$400. As if that’s not enough, Manhattan Portage has combined its designs with the work of Keith Haring for another limited edition collection. But you’ll have to patient – these aren’t available until June.

For her Spring/Summer 2013 collection, designer Isabella Fiore was inspired by the 1964 film, The Night of The Iguana. In addition to tropical patterns and playful designs, Fiore used laser-cutting to create bold, floral handbags reminiscent of Mexico’s unique cultural essence. A definite must have for Spring!

Who says you can’t look fabulous while traveling? Surely, designer Sanaa Hyder believes you can, and her new collection of limited edition artist-inspired, sophisticated, functional travel bags, proves that notion.

Last night, I had the absolute privilege of attending the LIEBESKIND Berlin store preview party to celebrate the opening of the brand’s first US flagship store. It was a night filled with cocktails, awesome music and tons of leather bags and accessories to gawk at. And now you all can get involved in the action!

Having designed a chic duffle bag with a luxurious compartment to accomodate our shoe obsession, Greg Cummins is a man after our own hearts. See how else the New York-based accessories designer is winning us over after the jump.

Zink bags have become my new must have bag for fall! These everyday bags come in a variety of colors & materials & offer three different sizes for each style of bag. Personal favorites include the Boxcar, the Steamship, and the Buckle bags.

Ah, Summer…time for fun road trips and many spontaneous travels. For all you Cityist guys out there, we have the perfect bags that will hold all your necessities while still being fashionable. Check out these awesome Blue Marlin bags here!

Although summer is here and the brights and the prints are all over the streets of major cities, most people just can’t get away from the basic black uniform. So we have selected for you CITYist’s out there that love black even in the summer time the best black bags to go with your chic black looks.

As Spring literally starts tomorrow, there is no better excuse to go shopping than a change in seasons. And since Spring represents re-birth, an abundance of color (both bright and pastel) is flooding back to stores in the form of dresses, skirts, tops, and most importantly— accessories.

Mark Cross, known for classic quality handbags, debuts a new collection exclusively at Barney’s. The standout piece, the ‘Grace Box’ was inspired by the overnight case Grace Kelly used in Hitchcock’s Rear Window, that piece itself a Mark Cross original.

Class and luxurious simplicity is embodied in this beautiful Hermès purse. See why we crave this bag so much!