Streetwalkers: Picture purses

We hit the pavement to uncover the trend of the moment

In this economy, few can afford to drop thousands of dollars on a season’s must-have bag. Perhaps that’s why New Yorkers have been spotted with colorful silkscreen pieces, from bright bags emblazoned with single picture to peculiar purses ornamented with images that elude easy explanation. These whimsical pieces express the wearer’s personality better than any ‘It’ bag and bring a needed sense of irreverence to the often too-serious fashion crowd.