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Mama's Top Brand New Bags

Forbes picks its favorite luxury purses of the year

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(Newser) – After spending thousands of dollars on a handbag, you might not be able to afford anything to put inside it—so choose wisely. Forbes outlines the best in "it" bags:

  1. Hermes Kelly Bag, $5,000 and up: Embrace your inner Grace Kelly with the original "it" bag, made famous by the actress in 1956.

  1. Louis Vuitton Motarde Frame Bags: $4,080: Artist Richard Prince's limited-edition collection includes pony-skin bowler bags.
  2. Kate Spade Orchard Street Rae Tote, $625: Named after NYC's bustling outdoor market, this is one pricey produce carrier.
  3. Marc Jacobs Robert Bag on Bag, $2,100: This tote with actual clutch attached to the front has garnered plenty of love-it-or-hate-it buzz.
Click the link below for the entire list.

Grace Kelly carrying the famous French-made handbag by Hermes, which was called
Grace Kelly carrying the famous French-made handbag by Hermes, which was called "the Kelly bag" after her love of it.   (Magnum Photos)
Kate Spade's pricey tote.
Kate Spade's pricey tote.   (KateSpade.com)
Marc Jacob's Robert Bag on Bag.
Marc Jacob's Robert Bag on Bag.   (Saks)
Chanel bags
Chanel bags   (Magnum Photos)
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