Rebecca Minkoff Stud MAB Mini

What is it with Rebecca Minkoff and her handbag names? First, there’s the Morning After Bag, also known as the MAB, and its counterpart, the MAB Mini. Now it’s the Stud MAB Mini. Stud and morning after, two things that go hand in hand. Or maybe I’m reading too much into it? Nah. In any case, the Stud MAB Mini is a good addition to your wardrobe, especially if you’re neither a little bit country or a little bit rock and roll, but a little bit punk.

I think this bag speaks to the current 80s trend resurgence. It’s reminiscent of the early years in that decade, when punk went mainstream, and everyone knew who Sid and Nancy were. Like other renewed 80s trends, though, it has an added touch of class. This isn’t a bag you’d take into a mosh pit, but you can still make a bit of a rebellious statement with the studs that adorn it. The bag is made from genuine Italian leather and features gold hardware, including the hand-plated studs along the outer flap, top, and sides. It looks great in black, but also comes in creme. At 13 inches wide, it has enough space to hold the essentials, and maybe a few more studded accessories. Get your classy punk on for $635 at RebeccaMinkoff.com.

Budget Saving Alternative 1

Yeah, that’s a bit pricey, especially for something that pays homage to the punk genre. You can still get a funky designer bag for less. Try Betsey Johnson’s Rock Stud-Y Tote. Again, it’s a classy rendition of punk style. Made from leather, it’s decorated with metal studs in strategic locations on the bag, allowing the studs to lend a punk vibe while being understated at the same time. Like most totes, the bag doesn’t have a top closure. It’s lined with lace-print fabric, and it has a tassel accent, both adding a feminine touch to the boxy bag. The bag is 15 inches wide, and the dual handles give it a seven-inch shoulder drop. This red is hot, but it also comes in black, grey, and ivory. Get it for $365 at Endless.com.

Budget Saving Alternative 2

Make your punk rebellion complete by choosing this alternative. Kathy Van Zeeland’s Love Affair Shopper is made from synthetic leather, but still looks just as stylish as the other bags. At 13.5 inches wide, it has plenty of room for everything you need to carry, and the dual shoulder straps with their 10.5-inch drop make it comfortable to do so. The interior lining provides a back wall zip pocket, slip pockets, and a center zip divider. Studs accent the bag at key points, and along a belt that wraps around the top of the bag, ending in a designer nameplate, all of which are silver. The platform, embossed bottom keeps the bag steady no matter where you set it down. I like it in this lemon color, but it’s also available in black, white, and a geo floral pattern. Get punky without the Brewster for just $114 at Zappos.com.