Wallis Simpson left one important truism off of her famous adage: You can never be too rich, too thin … or have too many purses. Here are some options, ranging from gym bags to glam bags, to expand the collection.
Grocery glam
Attention shoppers: This City Shopping bag is perfect for repeated trips to the grocery store. Sure beats an old mesh bag. Available in orange or gray. $65. retromodern.com
Heavy metal
We love this metallic mesh clutch for its simplicity and sparkly exterior — perfect for that special event. It’s available in silver and gold with a blue satin interior. $75. Blue Tux Shoes, 1920 N. Damen Ave., 773-252-3290; bluetuxshoes.com
Animal lovers
The all-purpose bag from vegan designers Matt and Nat is created with synthetic leather, and thus cruelty-free. $100. mattandnat.com
Let’s get physical
Made from durable, waterproof vinyl with separate wet/dry compartments inside, this adorable bag is ideal for gym and yoga gear. $65. Lululemon Athletica, 2104 N. Halsted St., 773-883-8860; 900 N. Michigan Ave., 312-951-5923
Buckle up
Seatbelts aren’t just for cars anymore. Check out this bag from Zola Jones Designs. $125. Zola Jones Designs, 1944 W. Montrose Ave., 773-848-3257; zolajonesdesigns.com
