almost too cute to handle. Artisanal yet with a distinctly modern feel, Istanbul-based Günes Mutlu's celeb-loved designs fill a unique white space in the contemporary market. Featuring offbeat materials like rattan, velvet, rope, and natural stone, each one of her creations is “inspired by real and imaginary travels,” with local Turkish craftsmen at the helm of her production. Marina Raphael designs luxe bags, structural in shape but intricate in execution, with attitude.