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Jane Birkin, namesake of the Hermès bag, worked in which two arts?
Birkin recorded "Je t'aime... moi non plus" with Serge Gainsbourg, and the duet reached No. 1 in Britain.
What is a small, rigid, often jeweled evening clutch called?
Early minaudières had fitted spaces for evening essentials such as lipstick and a powder compact.
Which wrestler's famous 1990s photo pairs a black turtleneck with a fanny pack?
Johnson later recreated the outfit for a Saturday Night Live promo, bringing the old photo into his comedy career.
Where is a fanny pack traditionally worn?
The belt holds the bag in place, leaving both hands free for activities such as cycling or sightseeing.
Which prehistoric mummy wore a belt pouch containing flint tools and fire-making materials?
Ötzi's pouch held tinder fungus, a material that helps catch sparks and start a fire.
Which luxury fashion house makes the Birkin handbag?
Hermès began as a harness workshop, so its leather goods grew out of equipment made for horses.
How is a classic clutch bag designed to be carried?
Many modern clutches hide a removable chain inside, allowing the same bag to be carried over the shoulder.
On a Hermès Birkin, what does the small leather cover called a clochette hold?
Clochette means "little bell" in French, a name that describes the shape of the leather key cover.
Which designer is known for crystal-covered clutch bags shaped like animals and food?
Leiber trained as a handbag maker in Budapest before moving to the United States and founding her own company.
An envelope clutch gets its name from which part of its design?
Many envelope clutches use a concealed magnetic snap to hold the flap closed without a visible clasp.