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BAGS ON TV - The Vintage Edition
The first edition of our bags on TV blog series looks at three shows depicting bygone eras and their fabulous vintage fashions!
![AAKS Ethical Bags And The Unique Influence Of The Ghanaian Sunshine](http://sophie-summer.com/cdn/shop/articles/michael-behrens-vjPAxauGGPs-unsplash.jpg?v=1665953596&width=1920)
AAKS Ethical Bags And The Unique Influence Of The Ghanaian Sunshine
Ghana -- Find out fun facts and learn how the Ghanaian influence can be seen in every bag of the new collection.
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Style Watch: See the Trends at Royal Ascot 2022
The 2022 race season is well underway, with the most famous event, Royal Ascot taking place from June 14th - 18th.
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What to Wear for a Day at the Races
British Racing Season is a series of events to see and be seen. As the best and brightest of the racing world compete, spectators dress to impress!
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Working With Wood - Spotlight on Ukrainian Designer KATE • CHI
We try to showcase beautiful ethical handbags from around the world, but we also aim to bring you the stories behind these amazing creations!
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Woven into the Fabric of Time - A History of Wicker
When we think of wicker, we may picture a basket or, perhaps, patio furniture. Most of us don’t think of wicker being used in contemporary fashion.
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Crafting a Legacy - Traditional Techniques of Handbag Making
In this blog, we'll delve a little bit deeper into some of the traditional methods and cultural practices that make Sophie Summer handbags so special.