The "it-bag" craze is said to have kicked off in the 1990s, with women, influenced by celebrity images, flocking to buy a certain designer style. Photo: V&A
Whether carried by UK's Margaret Thatcher or Sex And The City actress Sarah Jessica Parker, handbags pack a powerful punch.
Bags are a connecting link between the home and the outside world and allow people to carry money or important documents out of sight.
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