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The Bag Bible

A bag roundup for everyone. Amen.

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Abby Arad
Feb 02, 2025
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I often imagine women as soldiers on a field, holding up their bags as armor. If you’ve entered a room carrying a bag you love, you know the feeling it gives you. I get a lot of questions about bags, especially as the prices of designer bags have escalated, and the turnover between seasons so fast. Nobody can (or even should) keep up. So I hit the literal and virtual streets and am proud to present the BAG BIBLE. Let’s get into it!

In the streets with my vintage Gucci Blondie

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