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While much of this travel fashion column has been about finding a complete look, from dresses to shoes to socks to accessories, I would like to dedicate this column to the necessary fashion staple in travel, the handbag. Whether you go for look or efficiency, there are no rules: just find something that works for you.

If you are into designer handbags, look no further than Net-a-Porter. Hosting the hottest names, Net-a-Porter is like Bluefly fresh off the catwalk: if you’ve got the bucks, this is as close to fresh as you can get.

Highlight: Alexander McQueen Elvie Leather Tote $2,160

If travel for you is all hikes and bikes, North Face is where you want to be.

Highlight:

The North Face Women Ray 20 Multisport Pack $78.95

But if you’re looking for a classic look without all the fuss, try a signature Coach purse.

Coach Carly Signature Large All Black: $230

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Discounts on North Face backpacks.
Buy Alexander McQueen bags.

Rumor has it that designer Alexander McQueen is about to launch a collection at a Target near you. Now you can have affordable designer like pieces hanging out of your closet. I am still having trouble adjusting to the idea, but none the less I am very excited!

McQueen has another line called McQ. Its diffusion is more affordable than his other collection, but now his clothing will be tangeable for everyone. And yes, he already does collaborations with Puma and Samsonite, but real talk- if we’re going to own McQueen, we want to see it (like I said before) hanging in our closet. We don’t need McQueen sneakers because we already have Pumas, and we don’t need expensive luggage that is just going to get dinged up anyway. We need McQueen on our bodies and we need it now!  Let’s hope that the retailer, in keeping with a designer of such caliber, gets materials worthy of his work so they are long lasting. Until then, say a prayer to make this rumor come true.

Stay tuned! I will let you know when the line launches, and it will in the near future!

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