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Fashion
PowerList 2008
Necessary
accessory
Just as a suit MaketH a Man, tHe rigHt HandBag
says a Lot aBout wHo is a woMan. Ade AlAsi
CHeCks out soMe of tHe Hottest ones around
P
icture the scene. A seriously sexy sista walks into the board- the boardroom table, she lifts up her handbag and places it on
room. She is dressed in a well-fitted designer skirt suit, off- top, while she puts away her phone and takes out her pen. The
set by a pair of killer heels that some women would spend admiring looks intensify.
the night with Pete Doherty for. Forget the rest of the look, a handbag is the accessory that,
Her hair is immaculate, her make-up flawless and as she walks more than anything else, says a woman means business and that
confidently to her seat she is the subject of admiring looks from all she is a force to be reckoned with. So what is it that makes a bag
the men and women in the room. command such respect? What makes it important? To answer
She has everybody’s attention. She exudes power, authority, these questions and more, we chose to profile eight of the hottest
ability and talent. Then, as she makes herself comfortable at designer bags on the market. Ladies, take note.
u Miu Miu Matelasse Luxe
Convertible Bag
Elegant and enviable, like a desirable woman, this Miu
Miu staple has curves in all the right places. The rich,
deep-blue leather is balanced out with a smooth top
flap, silver-tone hardware, braided double handles and
buckled shoulder straps. It is a comfortable size, neither
too big, nor too small, for the woman who only needs
room for her personal comforts at work.
Price: £730
t Jimmy Choo Lohla-Jayne Patent
Leather Handbag
Want to stand out in a crowd? Then this glossy patent handbag is for you. Dubbed
the ‘It bag of the Autumn/Winter 08 season’ with its slouchy oversized shape, dog clip
hardware and ultra-luxe finish, its slick black tone complements any smart outfit. This
must-have shopper can fit in folders, papers, personal items such as make-up and even
a spare pair of trainers for when the work shoes start hurting your feet.
Price: £950
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