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"Women thrive on novelty and are easy meat for the commerce of fashion. Men prefer old pipes and torn jackets." -Anthony Burgess, 1990
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In the 16th century bags got a more practical role. Simple bags were made from leather and travellers wore large cloth travel-bags that were worn over the shoulder.
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