Tartan Bag by Ralph Lauren

Tartan is back, and the easiest way to include it in your winter wardrobe is with a tartan handbag. Top designers have been getting in on the plaid act, with the tartan weave popping up in at Dolce and Gabbana. They went deep into the reserach, delving among the archives at Balmoral to make sure they use the right clan’s design on their sexy tartan bustier. This little tartan shoulder bag from River Island is a knockoff of the Ralph Lauren Wool Bag, at a fraction of the price. It includes all the top design elements for Autumn 08 – tartan, patent and buckles. A bargain at £24.95, and cheaper than a set of kitchen faucets