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Designer Handbags
Accent your outfit with stylish statement pieces
Coach
The newly renovated Coach store
now includes a men’s section and
women’s footwear. Even more
recently, the company added
in-store customization to its
lineup: tags of any leather bag can
be monogrammed in-store (not
just with letters — designs too!),
and this service is free of charge.
Customers can choose from
several designs for their Dinky,
Saddle, or Clutch bags.
CF Rideau Centre, 50 Rideau St.,
613-562-0966, ca.coach.com
Kate Spade New York
This playful store includes a
selection of clothing and jewel-
lery by the New York-based
designer, as well as Kate Spade
handbags, which are coveted
for their quirky shapes, bright
colours, and luxurious materials.
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If you are not ready to commit to
sporting a handbag in the shape
of a cake, there are more tradi-
tional coin purses that offer the
same bright colours and high-end
craftsmanship. CF Rideau Centre,
50 Rideau St., 613-567-2500,
katespade.com
michael Kors
From weekend brunch to date
night, there’s an MK bag for any oc-
casion. Find all the signature
Michael Kors styles — mini back-
packs, wristlets, cross-body purses,
and more — in this sophisticated
boutique. Among its top sellers is
the Mercer Tote: with its range of
sizes and colours, there are now
more ways to customize your
Mercer with touches of glam and
detachable straps. CF Rideau
Centre, 50 Rideau St.,
613-482-4000, michaelkors.ca
Hudson’s Bay
The Bay’s handbag department
appears never-ending — indeed
the longstanding store is home
to one of the city’s largest col-
lections, with purses, clutches,
and handbags from a variety of
brands such as Kate Spade, Marc
Jacobs, Coach, Ralph Lauren, and
others. Hudson’s Bay, 73 Rideau St.,
613-241-7511, thebay.com
Saks Fifth Avenue off Fifth
Look for a black and white sign,
then take the stairs or escalator
into the basement, and you’ll find
Saks Off Fifth, a designer-handbag
treasure trove that’s located under
Hudson’s Bay. From Valentino by
Mario Valentino to Marc by Marc
Jacobs, these bags are a steal.
72 Rideau St.,
613-789-4837, saksoff5th.ca
matt & Nat
This socially responsible company
believes that sourcing sustainable
materials and respecting Mother
Nature go hand in hand. Using
recycled nylon and polyurethane,
as well as other vegan leathers,
this Canadian brand produces
gorgeous accessories that turn
heads. Find an impressive lineup
of satchels, clutches, and wallets
at this stylish store. CF Rideau
Centre, 50 Rideau St., 613-241-
6288, mattandnat.com
CloCKwiSe, From top leFt: The Mercer Tote by
Michael Kors; Coach’s Rogue bag with rivets
and quilting; the Kari satchel by Matt and Nat