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CARRYALLS, ACCESSORIES & GIFTABLES REFRESHED FOR A LIFETIME OF USE April 21st, 2009 West 26th Street, NYC Words, Images Judith Ecochard One of the s martest ( inner/outer zipped and snapped compartments/pockets, adjustable shoulder strap, inner key hook), durable (thick, dark brown Italian cowskin), and thoughtfully visual ( contrast white stitching, solid gold hardware), bags we own----- a Dooney & Bourke -LUCY BAG is our sturdy everyday hauler. That our nearby straphangers on the subway-often toss off a “nice bag.” Happily, Dooney & Bourke, an affordable high-end carry-all and accessories company managed to (once again) serve up a versatile and well priced collection for Fall 2009---with a clear editorial viewpoint that we think-further establishes this entity as i conic American brand. IMHO There is a D&B hobo, tote, duffle, wristlets, shoulder bag etc for every, any age gal out there…no matter where she might dwell, what she’s doing…or where she’s going…at ...

Commonwealth Utilities/RARE Men’s and Women’s Apparel and Accessories: MCM, Zachary Prell, Nolita, Antsy, Black Halo, Foley + Corinna, Tigerlily, HeartLoom, Commonwealth Utilities, Rare, Bjorn Borg, EUBIQ, 2(x)ist APRIL 15th, 2009 Soho, NYC Words, Images Judith Ecochard Factory PR has a spacious Cast Iron District loft in downtown NYC, And they need it because this company reps a whole bunch of affordable and luxury brands. As soon as we walked in, after a hello to the receptionist…our eyeballs locked on the Fall 2009 handbags, satchel, hobos, clutches and carryalls by the upscale European brand MCM . No surprise, the logo laden satchel VISETOS VINTAGE in cognac, an iconic look- is the best seller. New for Fall is the NIGHT TRAIN adaptable luggage, that inventively zips and expands to accommodate a suit. Great as a weekender or for longer jaunts as it’s got loads of inner compartments. We appreciated how we could carry this onboard a commercial flight as it’s just the right size. Othe...