by POPSUGAR Fashion 14

Utilitarian handbags with unique detailing: that's what Kale is all about. The five year old line is run by sisters Leslie and Jennifer Kale, who are big proponents of balancing form with function. Luscious suedes and lambskin leathers are combined with roomy shapes and sizes, producing bags perfect to carry your livelihood around in.

Jennifer recently had a baby so her thoughts have turned to diapers...and diaper bags. As a result, the Kales are aiming to introduce a dirt-proof, tear-proof, and hopefully kid-proof (but still stylish) diaper bag for Spring 2008. Not an easy task, but if they succeed moms everywhere who are tired of carrying around unattractive laminated diaper bags will thank them.

Kale bags are available via the Kale website or at Shopbop, $289-725.

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