Fall's Best Clutches for 2009

Fall fashions have arrived, and although many eyes focus on the ready-to-wear or haute couture attire, it's hard to overlook the accessories that compliment each look down the runway. Those notorious for luxury goods did not disappoint. Louis Vuitton, Hermes and Chanel all delivered some of the most coveted styles of the season.

It was easy to spot the common trend in fall clutches as we saw an assortment of quilted, studded, fringed and chain strapped clutches. Luis Vuitton provided us with classic tasseled and quilted leather clutches in true Marc Jacobs style. Beautiful velvet purses with chain straps were also spotted bringing back the retro glam trend for fall.

Chanel also offered great quilted clutches in a lovely white satin option. Black clutches were seen with oversized bows bearing gold logos. As usual, they had a fabulous presentation of leather flap bags in quilted lambskin with their signature interlaced chain and "CC" closure. However, the most impressive of all, may have been a pleated calfskin clutch donning an impressive crystal closure.

Of course, Tory Burch, whose fashion career took off with her highly sought-after handbags, created a star studded collection... Literally. Her leather bags feature gold pyramid studs and offer a detachable strap turning every bag into a convenient nighttime clutch. Her collection is also reasonably priced with wristlets starting at $235 at Toryburch.com.

The price-conscious doesn't need to miss out on bearing her own fall clutch thanks to great designers or fashionista goddesses turned designers offering an affordable line of trend-worthy bags. Michael Kors makes high fashion affordable thanks to his "Michael by Michael Kors line for Macy's. For under $200, anyone can own a leather studded clutch taking on the right fall fashion edge.

Celebrity stylist, Rachel Zoe, debuts her new collection of apparel and accessories on QVC today, September 12th. Her keen eye for style and trends puts her new line on the forefront of must-haves including a snake embossed clutch with removable strap priced generously at $73 and available on QVC or QVC.com.

Although Lauren Conrad's self titled ready-to-wear collection was highly criticized for lacking innovation and priced with an overweight price tag, her new collection for Kohl's, launching this fall is predicted to be a greater success. With effortlessly cool fashions at an affordable price range, she offers apparel and accessories worth investing on, like her soft leather clutches with trendy chain detail.