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Carla's got a brand new bag
Posted on November 10, 2008
Carla’s got a brand new bag
By Stephanie Trendocher
Always impeccable in Dior, France’s first lady (and former supermodel, for those who’ve been under a rock), Carla Bruni-Sarkozy, knows how to make a fashion statement. But her latest fashion accessory comes not from the hands of couture designers, rather a sewing cooperative in Khayelitsha, South Africa, where Bruni-Sarkozy was given the multicoloured hessian and cotton bag.
Available exclusively at Paris style emporium Colette (colette.fr), 420 limited-edition reproductions, dubbed the Carla, of course, are available for about $125, with proceeds going towards establishing a new co-operative in Khayelitsha. So while, in the realm of polical shopping, Sarah Palin’s $150,000 shopping spree may not have shown much social responsibility, the Carla bag gives you a worthwhile reason to shop.
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regina writes:
I love Carla's new bag for sure. Does Carla show her shopping responsibilities when she shops at couture designers? I suppored Sara Palin. I think she spent money wisely as situation required in her position. Plus she didn't promise to dig into anybody's pocket to spread the wealth. This would definetly help us to save a lot of money.
Can you please stay away from political shots?
—posted November 12, 2008 at 2:01 p.m.
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