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2011: The Best in Bags

in 2011, these bag ladies' statement accessory was a bold satchel.
Year of the "It" Bag
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By Celia L. Smith · Updated October 28, 2020
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If there’s one thing women never leave home without, it’s a handbag. 

And not just any handbag, we’re talking “it” bags, meaning the baddest and the boldest of them all.

From red carpet clutches small enough just to fit your lipstick and keys, to totes large enough to fit your entire life’s possessions.

Here, we recap them all, showing you the best baggage ladies held onto this year.