A Brief History of Beaded Bags, via PurseBlog

Cheers to my first byline in almost a decade!

I’m back, baby! Well, sort of.

From journalism major to bartender to retail employee to bartender to vintage dealer, my 20’s were a bit of a winding road. And I’m still a bartender. I’m sure many of you can relate. Substack (and you!) have played a big role in helping me get back to writing, and today marks the publication of my first byline since 2014-ish. I wrote “A Brief History of Beaded Bags” for PurseBlog, the go-to online resource for everything in the world of designer bags. My article includes a short history on the various styles of beaded bags through the 20th century, with examples of beautiful vintage pieces from my own store’s collection. We also included pieces by designers creating amazing contemporary takes on the beloved vintage style, so there’s really something for everyone.

You can read my full article here.

If you love the vintage bags featured in the piece, you can learn more and browse the full collection on my website. As a special thank you to my Substack readers, I’m offering 10% off all bags in my shop with the code 1800THANKYOU. A few have already sold out, but many of my personal favorites are still up for grabs. The discount is valid until Sunday, enjoy!