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Icons Forever
Text by Hina Oomer-Ahmed
Published: Volume 16, Issue 6, June, 2008
‘It’ handbags come and go, always causing a fervour in fashion circles. But some of these must-haves are timeless and boast of class and character that is unparalleled. Hina Oomer-ahmed explores the world of iconic bags - inspired or named after trendsetting style divas whose namesakes will always be associated with their characteristic sense of fashion

Falguni Peacock, Designer, Mumbai
“My silver Stam is from one of Marc Jacobs’ latest collections and I bought it in Los Angeles during a recent trip. There was also a gorgeous blue one that I passed by in the store window, but soon returned to discover that it had been picked up by Victoria Beckham.”

Marc Jacobs Stam Bag
One of the most popular bags of recent times, the Stam has been spotted all over with Hollywood’s young and famous. Inspired by popular Canadian model, Jessica Stam, it has a devoted following in stylish celebrities like Nicky Hilton, Hilary Duff and Lindsay Lohan to name a few. The Stam has a Chanel-like quilted look but with an urban edge owing to its chunky hardware. Marc Jacobs keeps the Stam interesting, reinventing it with new colours and textures every season.

Gayatri Khanna, Designer, Mumbai
“A Gucci Bouvier bag is classic and timeless which is what makes it an easy and chic
accessory to carry off with any of my day or work ensembles.”

Gucci Bouvier Bag
Former First Lady, Jackie Kennedy Onassis, was well known for her impeccable sense of fashion which is forever immortalised in the Bouvier. Originally known as the Jackie O bag, this was a favourite of the former First Lady and therefore came to be named after her. Recently renamed the Bouvier bag, referring to her maiden name, it’s an everlasting Gucci classic that never really goes out of style.

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