VULNERABILITY THROUGH OUR VÊTEMENTS: A WOMAN'S BAG What truly reveals the essence of our being? Throughout fashion history, a woman's bag has remained a timeless staple. Initially welcomed as a stylish accessory, it also served as an alternative solution to the lack of pockets in women's clothing. Some even believed it was a way for husbands to keep their wives' hands occupied while shopping. But what secrets does a woman's bag hold about her lifestyle and personality? Many of us recall being warned as children not to touch our mother's handbag without permission. I, for one, always wondered why. But as I've grown older, I've developed my own sense of protectiveness and expectation of respect for my own bag. It's not that I'm hiding anything suspicious or necessarily valuable, but the thought of someone rummaging through it would feel invasive. The structure of a bag can be seen as a metaphor for ourselves. The exterior reflecting how we present ...