Article: Celebs, Top Designers Offering This Season's Hottest & Rarest Handbags for Auction to Benefit Tsunami Relief; Bags Donated by Laura Linney, Marc Jacobs, Chanel, Lucy Liu and Goldie Hawn.

GREENWICH, Conn., Feb. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Portero, the leader in luxury item internet auctions, and Harper's Bazaar Magazine, are auctioning celebrity-owned handbags in support of Asian and East African tsunami relief. Actresses Laura Linney, Goldie Hawn and Lucy Liu are among those who donated their personal bags for the cause. Most bags available also include a personal handwritten note from the designer. Brands such as Gucci, Chanel, Marc Jacobs, Chloe, Etro, Ralph Lauren, TOD's, Ferragamo, Prada, Stella McCartney, Fendi, Dolce & Gabbana, Armani, Bottega Vaneta and Hogan are up for bids. The net profits from handbags purchased will go directly to UNICEF's Tsunami Relief ...

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