Top 20 SS'12 handbags

 Bored of all those old season handbags cluttering up the sale shelves? We've rounded up the top 20 waiting-list-worthy spring 2012 handbags to whet your whistle for the arrival of spring.

 PRADA

Prada's 1950's car-print collection was one of our favourites. The bags were the crowning glory. Guaranteed to sell out in 0-60 seconds.

 

CHANEL

It was underwater love at first site when we saw this pearl embellished seashell bag from Chanel. Practical? No. To die for? Absolutely!

 CELINE

That Phoebe Philo knows a thing or two about making a hit collection, and her talents don't stop at clothes. This mulicoloured envelope bag will be seen dangling from only the chicest shoulders come spring.

 LOUIS VUITTON

So many great bags in this collection it was hard to pick a winner, but this patent leather version of a plastic shopping basket has the fabulous factor AND the fun factor.

Philip Lim

Simple, uncomplicated, and truly lust-worthy? Must be Philip Lim.

 DEREK LAM

This patchwork snakeskin shoulder bag with Lam's signature rams head clasp is one to treasure for a lifetime.

 DIOR

Galliano may be gone, but it's good to see Dior's accessory designers haven't lost their touch.

Victoria Beckham

 This ginormous orange tote is totally bonkers, but we LOVE it.

 TOMMY HILFIGER

The colour combination on this Tommy Hilfiger clutch is irresistible.

FENDI

This eye-catching Fendi tote looks like it's studded with sweets - what better arm-candy could a girl want?

 MARC BY MARC JACOBS

These block bright top handle clutches deliver a pop of colour at a purse-friendly pricepoint.

 VERSACE

OTT yet totally alluring.

 THOM BROWNE

These super-long strapped shoulder bags have the Olsen twins written all over them and if anyone knows an IT bag, it's those two.

 PROENZA SCHOULER

Proenza Schouler have a history of hit-making lust-have handbags. Introducing the latest addition to their score sheet.

 SONIA RYKIEL

This is a double-whammy: stylish AND practical. Genius.

Lanvin

Oh yes, we can totally see this hanging off our shoulders next spring, oh yes...

ALEXANDER WANG

Wang's the man if you want to fit in with the cool crowd. This jumbo backpack from his motocross inspired collection will give you instant kudos.

 GUCCI

Grown up and glamorous? Must be Gucci.

 BOTTEGA VENETA

A giant satsuma in bag form - what's not to like?

 D&G

Spring/summer 2012 is the final D&G collection and the Italian duo are going went out with a bang with this printed mini wrist bag. It will probably be a collector's item too - bonus! 

 MULBERRY

A sneaky number 21 - excuse us but who could possibly resist Mulberry's new 'Travelling Collection' camera bag? Erm, not us! 

source: telegraph