words/images Judith Ecochard Morgan Library, NYC How appropriate that the plush, wood paneled library in the stately mansion---a show stopping home of the long dead, financial tycoon J.P. Morgan, served as the intimate setting for the handbag/accessories/costume jewelry Fall 2012 of Eitienne Aigner . There was a time that this heritage leather goods brand was immensely popular -and carrying a pocketbook with the signature horseshoe buckle gold hardware- was a status symbol for a certain generation who shopped at all the glorious department stores of yesteryear-B. Altman's, Best & Co....and revived merchandiser- Lord & Taylor's. Highlights of this preview included the smooth high-end leather-the same as the original 1950's version- and embossed snakeskin/croc-in ladylike handbags, handy totes, barrels, roomy hobos, oversized clutches and practical wallets, in classic shapes with feminine folds and curves-not ove...