As a child, I carried sweet little pastel handbags with kiss-lock closures and multitudes of pockets (which normally overflowed with things like Tinkerbell nail polish and rainbow-colored barrettes). I still favor those utilitarian bags laden with pockets, but some, it seems, will forever be stuck in the 80s. This D&G Dolce and Gabbana Mustard shoulder bag, for example, harkens back to the days when multiple chubby compartments, push-locks aplenty and that basic rectangular shape were the absolute height of pre-teen fashion. The color is a heinous shade of mustard, and a bold D&G logo sits atop the flap closure. The shoulder strap is optional, leaving you with two choices: an awkward clutch or a bulky under-the-arm accessory. Available at Yoox for $430.
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