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Stylish Bags in Funky Prints Right on Time for Spring
March 1, 2018 · Updated April 25, 2019·By BLAC Editorial
No need for designer dollars. You can find these bags at local shops around Detroit.
March 1, 2018 · Updated April 25, 2019
Slap-you-in-the-face prints were all over the spring runways. From the plaids at Balenciaga and Alexander McQueen to the florals at Marni and the cheetah at Versace, most of the top designers got in on the bold trend. So, of course, we had to give it a local twist.
Surant Kantha Cloth and Faux Suede Bag, $95, Frida, 15 E. Kirby St., Detroit

Amuse Society Weekend Bag, $79, Bird Bee, 1228 Griswold St., Detroit

Polka-Dot Briefcase Shoulder Bag, $48, The Peacock Room,
15 E. Kirby St., Detroit

Maruca Cloth Crossbody Bag, $62, Flo Boutique, 404 W. Willis St., Detroit

Vintage Clutch, $13.95, Mama Coo’s Boutique, 1701 Trumbull Ave., Detroit

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