Backpacks, Duffel Bags, Luggage: Fashion and Function
As the character Clairee Belcher so famously said in the movie Steel Magnolias, “The only thing that separates us from the animals is our ability to accessorize.” Today, handbags have surpassed jewelry and shoes as the ultimate fashion accessory. Indeed, for many women, a handbag is much more than a vehicle for carrying items around; it’s a statement of identity. Although they’re more utilitarian in nature, the same thing can be said for backpacks, duffel bags, luggage, burberry messenger bag, cooler bags, and even laptop briefcases. Any parent who has ever shopped for school backpacks knows that a backpack is more than a bag for carrying books; the color, the features, and the design of backpacks are all important to a child, teen, or…