Clutch Handbag: Small, long (rectangular) bag without a handle. Usually has a wrist strap.

 Duffle Bag: A large bag usually used for travel or sports.

Messenger Handbag: A bag with a long strap to be worn across the body.

Satchel Handbag: A handbag that has handles and often has a strap.

Tote Handbag: A medium to large bag with two straps.

One of the most popular styles of handbags is the hobo bag.  It is typically large and characterized by a crescent shape and long straps worn over the shoulder. Hobo bags tend to slump, or slouch, when set down and are available in many different sizes.

This style is called a hobo bag because it resembles the shape of the bindle on a stick that hobos carry over their shoulder in drawings and cartoons.

Hobo bags are popular among Hollywood celebrities who favor the bohemian, or boho-chic, style.