It’s amazing what a little slick vinyl can do. In this case, vinyl coating gives the Dior Cannage Vinyl Medium Polochon handbag a hip, urban edge that its regular handbags lack. The black hue also helps, as does cool details like leather handles, silver hardware, and the hanging D charm. The hand-held Polochon shape is spacious; interior pockets provide extra storage. If you want a non-cookie-cutter purse with attitude, this is it. $1,190 at eluxury

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