Bloomingdale's - New York City, 1960s

Now we know how Thomas Hoving must have felt every time the Met acquired something really great. This classic Bloomies bag from the 1960s (we're guestimating here), is one of the best we've ever seen; both for its rarity and for being such a great example of the time from which it came. 

We do have to wonder, though, where this gal shops when her eyes are open, not to mention how she pays with her eyes closed. 

Bloomingdale's - Los Angeles, 2010

 

Nothing excites Mlle Bagatelle more than when a quiet day at the mall turns into a quest for a really incredible bag. Experiencing just such a day a few months ago, MB spotted a fellow shopper with this masterpiece and before long she found herself peering beneath a bathroom stall to see exactly from whence it came (ahhh, the things we'll do in the name of art).

Turns out this fabulous psychedelic, 60s-inspired bag came from the "Juniors" section of Bloomies and was NOT easy to acquire. With only a few of these beauties left at her station the sales associate was reluctant to give one to someone buying something from another department. In fact, when asked for it the look she gave basically said this, but really, we can't blame her. When a bag is this fabulous you really should guard it with that level of determination.