Kooba

When it comes to professional handbags, Kooba is one of the leading designer brands career women grab. Its versatility and contemporary vintage design shook corporate fashion cognoscenti in the world as well as street-smart women on the go.

Behind the label is the mother-daughter tandem of Bonnie and Abbe Held, who opened the fashion house in 1998. The two designers immediately catapulted their homemade brand to fame with their distinct style, which captured a niche of followers in the competitive handbag market.

Its unique flair is the perfect blend of urban luxury and classic vintage tradition.

With a parade of Hollywood celebrities like Sarah Jessica Parker, Sienna Miller, Julia Roberts and Teri Hatcher carrying a Kooba handbag, this line is set to take off to greater heights in time to come.

Despite its success and a fabulous following, Kooba still maintains its comparatively modest price without sacrificing craftsmanship and material.

Using soft Italian leather and fine hardware, here are some of the label’s most popular handbags:

The Claudia Blush. A lazy drop down hobo handbag, Claudia flaunts enough style and size to stand out in the crowd. It is accessorized with gold studs and thick leather straps. It has a quick zipper entry and interior pockets, which could perfectly fit a cellular phone or maybe an I-pod. Its soft blush pink color makes this handbag a fabulous match to any kind of outfit and accessories.

The Frankie Burnt Orange. A creative stitching detail distinguishes this very appealing duffle handbag. Its burnt orange color can go well with copper colored accessories and vintage-flavored hardware.

The Sienna Brown Suede. If not for its bigger size, one could mistake this brown suede-lined handbag for a Frankie because this handbag possesses almost all the stylish appeal of the Frankie. Sienna, however, is a bit taller having more storage capability and perhaps more fabulous with its elaborate braided twin tassels.

The Lucy Bronze. Gleaming metallic is the theme of this handbag. It looks very similar to Claudia handbag only a bit bigger. The size, however, did not sacrifice the stylish Kooba trademark. Gold studs, full-studded single handle, and detailed linings still encapsulate this handbag to a stunning fashion item.

The Natasha Tote. Kooba’s big and bulky line, the Natasha Tote despite its size has won popularity among loyalists of the brand. This huge, yet stately tote is a perfect weekender or picnicking accessory. It is also a perfect travel companion, which could pack in everything from clothes to books to maps. Though it comes in either white or black, the Natasha, just like any other Kooba breathes life into simplicity and functionality.

The Parker Shoulder Bag. Delving into the effective business accessories, this handbag is a boxy, but small piece of the label’s wonder pieces. With suspender pants or pencil skirts, this handbag puts a kick into your professional office attire. Kooba's patented color schemes keep your options limited to caramel and black leather, but the simple hues are a catch for the eye as they are.

Kooba handbags are quality luxury fashion items without the cosmic price tag. It could also be easily purchased online at the company’s official website and available at well-established department stores such as Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue, Barneys New York, and Bergdorf Goodman. Avid fans of the handbags are advised to buy at authorized retailers as clever replica Kooba handbags are sold everywhere.

Casual and completely without the extravagant and elaborate details, Kooba has successfully placed itself outside the social evening events but at the same time grabbed the loyalty of fashionable women.

It is this unassuming quality of Kooba handbags that makes the designer brand so perfect for everyday activities. If you're looking for a handbag to make your regular office wear more trend setting, or maybe you just need the perfect lunch date accessory to catch the eye of people, then Kooba is the perfect handbag for you.