Chanel's new 'Boy' bag

Chanel's new piece of arm candy is as androgynous as ever, but has a love story behind its conception.
Style insiders might have relegated the concept of the "It-bag" to the humble home of the dust bag, but the top fashion houses are still going neck-and-neck in creating the most desirable, must-own accessories of the season.

The Chanel Boy Bag, available in stores from August

Japanese actress Kiko Mazuhara with a Chanel Boy Bag

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The Closet Thinker: what a carry on

 Vintage-style luggage

 Leather and cotton cabin suitcase, £145, by Orla Kiely (orlakiely.com)

Canvas overnight trolley bag, £85, by Topshop (topshop.com)

Polycarbonate carry-on, £425, by Tumi (tumi.com)

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Spring's hottest bags - The Tillie by Mulberry

The Tillie by Mulberry
The latest 'hot bag' by heritage label Mulberry bears a nod to its satchel-esque predecessor, the Alexa, but has been given an update with gold buckles.

Stylish 'It-Girl' Olivia Palermo was seen carrying an animal-print version during London Fashion Week...

While Radio One presenter Fearne Cotton, who owns more Mulberry bags than most people have pairs of tights, toted the oak version on her way to the DJ booth at BBC headquarters.

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Spring's hottest bags - The Amazona by Loewe

The Amazona by Loewe
Ex-Mulberry designer Stuart Vevers breathed new life in to the sleeping Spanish leather goods brand Loewe, and created the 'Amazona' (from £1300) in a plethora of colourways.

Pop princess Kylie Minogue was an instant fan, loving the hot-pink handles...

...While curvy model Daisy Lowe opted for a more grown-up, plain black version.

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Spring's hottest bags - Miu Miu

Miu Miu
Bags by Prada's little sister label Miu Miu are always a hit - most recently it's the bicolour nappa and ostrich leather bag from the spring/summer 2011 collection....

Keira Knightley has been spotted arriving for work at The Comedy Theatre in London sporting the Miu Miu beauty...

...While fellow thespian Sienna Miller (again!), who is also treading the London theatre boards but at the nearby Theatre Royal Haymarket, also owns the same bag as Keira!

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Spring's hottest bags - Céline

Céline
Large while not compromising in style, the new range of Céline bags under the creative reign of designer Phoebe Philo bear all the features of wardrobe classics.

Mum and supermodel Claudia Schiffer favours the blue style for her days spent stomping around London's Notting Hill...

While 'Gossip Girl' Leighton Meester preferred the contrasting white and blue style.

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Spring's hottest bags - The Mademoiselle by Chanel

The newest Chanel must-have features the traditional quilted body, but no fold over top like the Chanel 2.55.

'Gossip Girl' star Blake Lively was signed up by Chanel creative director Karl Lagerfeld to be the 'face' of the bag.

Stylish actress Isabel Lucas was quick to get her hands on the new addition in a muted shade of camel.

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Spring's hottest bags - Sofia Coppola for Louis Vuitton

Sofia Coppola for Louis Vuitton
The classic 'Sofia Coppola' bag designed by the film director for Louis Vuitton has become an instant classic.

The film director designed the bag after a trip to Louis Vuitton's historic workshop in Asnières filled her with creative inspiration.

Actress Kirsten Dunst (incidentally one of Coppola's closest collaborators) effortlessly integrated the bag into her wardrobe.

Designer bag-lady Sienna Miller has often been pictured with the versatile style.

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Spring's hottest bags - The Madras by Prada

The Madras by Prada
Prada's latest must-have is the 'Madras' - such a zesty shade of orange that it could also have been called 'Chicken Tikka'. Handwoven using goat leather from India's Madras region via a sophisticated but traditional weaving technique, the bag retails at £1595...

...Actress Sienna Miller has used the Madras to brighten up a casual, denim look.

...And Jessica Alba displays her fashion savviness with the Prada must-have - the LA-based actress loves designer bags.

Actress Uma Thurman went for a bright, boxy version of the orange bag.

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Spring's hottest bags - The Antigona by Givenchy

The Antigona by Givenchy
Givenchy's 'Antigona' bag, in all it's practical yet chic glory (priced £1449 for the large size), has caught the eye of many a stylish celebrity...

'Mad Men' star January Jones takes her Antigona along to the gym in downtown Los Angeles....

... and reality TV star Nicole Richie also finds the bag on the right side of sporty for her workout trips.

..Meanwhile 'Avatar' actress Zoe Saldana toes the piece of Givenchy arm candy for a designer shopping trip.

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Madonna For Louis Vuitton

Madonna is the new model for Louis Vuitton starting in the spring of 2009. The ad campaign has already been shot by photographer team Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott. There are a total of 6 photographs of the sexy singer in what appears to be a French bistro. The ads were supposed to mimic the feeling of a casual, smoky, French bistro with that sepia toned ambiance.

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Hayden Panettiere Designs Handbag for Dooney and Bourke

Heros star, Hayden Panettiere has joined the ranks of celebrities who dabble in fashion; she has designed a one time piece for Dooney and Bourke.

The bag is a shiny, red patent leather satchel, that is a far cry from the styles that Dooney and Bourke is known for.

I applaud Hayden on the bag - usually D&B bags are a little too girly and cutesy for this fashionista. I can totally see myself carrying this bag.

The bag will be in stores just in time for Christmas starting in December and will retail for $500 US.

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