Now that the Spring-Summer sale season is starting soon, it also means the arrival of Fall-Winter collections will happen sooner than we think. Something I spotted off the runways from the Fall-Winter 2008 Womens Bottega Veneta show are these lovely richly-hued tote bags. Not exactly sure what type of trim is being used, but I am guessing karung leather which probably means these babies will cost a pretty penny.

Clutches also feature very prominently in this collection and the 2 that I like include the purple ostrich leather clutch with a croc buckle (left) and the deep blue croc leather envelope-style clutch. Colours that are simply perfect for winter don’t you think?

Images: Don Ashby & Olivier Claisse, Style