MANILA, Philippines - Accessories are on all-time-high. Taking center stage this season in a new rebel direction is the bag. As the days of festivities come closer, curtains rise as the latest leather obsession are rough with loads of edgy hardware and tough sensibilities. Starring anew at the SM Department Store’s Ladies Bags section are the latest touches of studded and riveted adornments with chained straps and all the right extras. Aggressive embellishments displayed in a lot of textures and patterns are creating a scene in ultrachic punky attitude. The carry-it-now bag is channeling a mix of strength and femininity in a modern urban feel that’s in the moment for women who love style. Uptown-downtown stylish staples glam up the current rock beat obsession in unconventional high shine to make long lasting impressions.