Though I've been out of school for a few years now, I feel like the phrase "back to school" will forever conjure images of stately brick school buildings, teachers with horn-rimmed glasses, stacks of homework and books to read, and--perhaps my favorite--a few new additions to the wardrobe to start the school year right. You should know, I'm using the word "wardrobe" rather loosely here, so as to cover all manners of fashion. Including handbags.
As luck would have it, I popped into Kate Spade during a shopping trip this past weekend. My intention was to examine their selection of diaper bags, but I was almost immediately distracted by what looked like one of my favorite books, The Great Gatsby. As it turned out, it wasn't a copy of Gatsby but rather a clutch that resembled the book!
As luck would have it, I popped into Kate Spade during a shopping trip this past weekend. My intention was to examine their selection of diaper bags, but I was almost immediately distracted by what looked like one of my favorite books, The Great Gatsby. As it turned out, it wasn't a copy of Gatsby but rather a clutch that resembled the book!
Indeed, Kate Spade's collection of "Book of the Month" clutches is a clever re-imagination of classic titles, also including Great Expectations and The Importance of Being Earnest. Their reasoning? Some books simply should not be left on the shelves! Each clutch is crafted from laminated silk twill with a metallic cowhide trim clasp closure. The interior--lined with custom woven pinstripe silk faille--features a handy zip pocket and six credit card slots, which means that fellow bookworms have more than enough room to tote a library card!
Once again, it just goes to show that reading can be fun AND educational. For this humble fashionista, the "back to school" season has never looked SO good!
Images, in order of appearance: (1) The Great Gatsby and (2) Great Expectations, both clutches from Kate Spade's "Book of the Month" line--$325 each, available from Kate Spade (http://www.katespade.com/).
Once again, it just goes to show that reading can be fun AND educational. For this humble fashionista, the "back to school" season has never looked SO good!
Images, in order of appearance: (1) The Great Gatsby and (2) Great Expectations, both clutches from Kate Spade's "Book of the Month" line--$325 each, available from Kate Spade (http://www.katespade.com/).
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