Street Scenes: Anya in River North

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We found Anya walking in the River North Cathedral District. She's wearing Issey Miyake today.

Almost every woman carries a small mirror inside of her purse. But how many women carry a mirrored handbag? Issey Miyake swooped to the rescue, and saved ladies everywhere the trouble of having to actually open their purse to check for smeared lipstick with his signature mirrored tote bag. The origami inspired design crinkles and bends along the joint of each triangular-shaped tessellation. The linear design provides a welcome contrast to the curvature of the dress Anya is wearing, which is also by Issey Miyake - Amy Creyer