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Pockets to Purses: Fashion + Function
Did you miss Pockets to Purses at the Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City? Check out the exhibition website for a recap.
Royal Purses
ROYAL PURSES Author: Barbara Catanese Purses that belonged to particular people are always charming; as for me I have a deep penchant for history. Therefore when, some time ago, I succeeded in acquiring this purse, I was overwhelmed by strong emotions. As you...
UK could completely ban ivory trade by 2018
By Gabriella Angeleti, The Art Newspaper
The UK government has announced a 12-week consultation to ban the sale and export of ivory objects entirely by 2018 with the aim of curbing the illicit trade and protecting African elephants
World’s most expensive handbag is offered in exclusive private sale
By Stephanie Linning, Daily Mail
The world’s most expensive handbag is expected to fetch millions in a lucrative private sale.
Purse Collector: Melissa Overdorf
By June D. Bell, CostCo Connection
MELISSA OVERDORF’S purse obsession began innocently enough, with a 1940s petit point Asprey of London handbag she inherited from her grandmother in 1999. Before long, the smitten Seattle resident was hunting down vintage beaded, mesh and fabric purses on eBay and at antique fairs.”
How The Snakeskin Purse Gets Made
By Agoes Rudianto, Roads and Kingdoms
The snakeskin purse is a classic fashion item, a common sight in luxury stores and on catwalks in the world’s fashion capitals. The demand for bags, boots, belts, and jackets made from the ornate snakeskin patterns remains strong.
San Diego purse exhibit has women’s history in the bag
By Karla Peterson, San Diego Union-Tribune
Hey ladies, raise your hand if you have a love-hate relationship with your purse. Unless your arm is too sore from carrying your purse. In which case, wave your foot.
American Collectors: Melissa Overdorf
Melissa Overdorf, founder of the Antique Purse Collector’s Society, shares her enthusiasm for collecting purses as one of the featured collectors in the movie “American Collectors.”
Are You A Clutch Person?
Fashion website Racked debates the merits of clutch purses. Are you a fan of the clutch or do you think it’s a waste of a perfectly good purse.
Ivory Crushed in New York
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New York State has crushed antique as well as new ivory again. On August 3, they crushed almost two tons of jewelry, statues, trinkets, and other ivory pieces.