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By Mara ModelSTYLE

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| Mini Cara Delevingne Bag Indigo by MulberryWhen Cara Delevingne revealed her collection with Mulberry

earlier this year, all eyes were on the British collaboration. Along

with having a deliciously decadent look, this mini bag is highly

practical: it can be worn on the back for adventures and on the

shoulder for quick strolls, or be handheld for effortless elegance.

Hidden gems include lion rivets and a heart-shaped patch on

the inside. Available at Mulberry at the Mall at Short Hills, $1,690

| Lait de Coco by ChanelWhether you believe Chanel’s supermarket bags from its winter 2015 collection are revolutionary or

comical, you can’t knock the high-end French brand’s attempt to breathe fresh haute air into everyday life.

The iridescent milk-box-shaped bag in metallic goatskin has interwoven chain links, and is a minaudiere

with strass inscription, embellishing this once less-than-flamboyant item. Available at Chanel.com, $4,800

| Alice Satchel Cabernet by FurlaDistinctive and travel-friendly, Furla’s

satchel handbags have consistently made a

statement. Trading out cutesy elements (such

as their Candy style) for a smooth calf-skin

material, the Alice in Cabernet along with

other color options—ash, white natural, and

onyx—is appropriate for any occasion, from

business meetings to a lush New Year’s Eve

affair. Available at Furla.com, $898

| Zadie by Jimmy ChooThe Zadie is an emblem of sophistication with

an edgy exterior. Part of Jimmy Choo’s fall/

winter collection, it’s outstandingly detailed

with shiny crocodile trims and a striking white

gazelle hair that creates a “Mohawk” style.

Sealed with a leather strap and accented by a

long gold chain for proximity, it’s perfect for

matching with a small black heel or boot.

Available at Saks Fifth Avenue, $2,050

LET IT BE KNOWN THAT the most opulent brands of the fashion world brought their A-game to this season’s handbag collections. Whether they dedicated their lines to fur, leather, chains or an amalgam of all three, or emphasizing practicality or modishness, each touched on the needs and wants of handbag holders. No matter what engagements lay ahead this holiday season, there’s something for everyone in this divine display of gorgeous creations.