On Women and Handbags

Heis always by her side. He’s got everything she needs. She strokes him lovinglyand breathes in his scent. And yet she’ll eventually trade him for a new one:the lady and her handbag.



Inthis book, Mylo Freeman introduces fifty inspiring women from all over theworld. From big names such as Queen Elizabeth II, Jane Birkin and  Paris Hilton, to lesser known women such asSouth  African fashion designer PalesaMokubung, Hello Kitty designer Yuko Yamaguchi and journalist-explorer  Nellie Bly. For each of them, their handbagcarries a different meaning: accessory, practical aid, feminist manifesto. Howeverdifferent the women and their bags, each of them are unique and a force to bereckoned with.