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In the Bag: Handbag Help with Colin Shea Denniston

Our curated roundup of the cutest bags and purses from local 417-land shops.

By Colin Shea Denniston

Sep 2022

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Photo by Brandon AlmsEngagement and Style Editor Colin Shea Denniston gives hot style tips for your next bag-inspired shopping trip. Purchase Photo

There are shoe people, there are jewelry people and then, there are bag people. I’m a bag person. From totes to weekenders, Telfar to Goyard, my love runs deep, and I don’t discriminate. And while Congress may hold the power of the purse, you can hold a purse with power.

Hot Tip: Tiny bags are having a big moment. Think of them as a jewelry-like addition, giving you a pop of color or bit of texture, with just enough room for the KWPs (keys, wallet, phone).

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Photos by Brandon AlmsBam Forever JJ Summer mini purse, $58 at Modern Society Apparel Purchase Photo
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Photos by Brandon AlmsGia bucket bag, $62 at Modern Society Apparel Purchase Photo
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Photos by Brandon AlmsBolsa Nova Capri gathered suede satchel bag, $235 at STAXX Purchase Photo
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Photos by Brandon AlmsMZ Wallace Bowery crossbody, $225 at Harem & Co. Purchase Photo
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Photos by Brandon AlmsBackPact The Campbell backpack, $60 at 5 Pound Apparel Purchase Photo
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Photos by Brandon AlmsBeyond the Beach large straw bag, $229 at Harem & Co. Purchase Photo
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Photos by Brandon AlmsMZ Wallace backpack, $345 at Harem & Co. Purchase Photo
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Photos by Brandon AlmsBillini Kelly crossbody bag, $82 at STAXX Purchase Photo
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Photos by Brandon AlmsAbstract Dreams beaded bag, $70 at STAXX Purchase Photo
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