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The Box Bag Is Back! Bruce Weber Photographs Fall's Chicest New Takes

The season’s new handbags—which resemble everything from lunch boxes to treasure chests—prove that it’s never been so hip to be square.
Photography by Bruce Weber
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    Balancing Act

    Carrying a heavy course load has never seemed like such a good idea. Bags by Dolce & Gabbana; select Dolce & Gabbana boutiques.

    Fashion Editor: Tabitha Simmons

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    Hold on Tight

    Too cool for school? Make a great escape with a cross-body for the girl on the move. From left: Marie-Chantal check pinafore, $215; mariechantal.com. Alexander McQueen studded bag, $2,095; Alexander McQueen, NYC. Coach camera bag, $275; Coach stores. Karen Elson wears Marc Jacobs cardigan, top, and shoes; Chanel tweed skirt.

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    Head Case

    Handbag or hard hat? Who cares! Mark Cross scores an A+ in both form and function. Mark Cross burgundy ($2,195) and striped ($2,395) leather bags; burgundy bag at Dover Street Market New York.

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    Sleeping on the Job

    The old-fashioned travel trunk gets a colorfully crafted wake-up call. Bally trunks and leather handbag; bally.com.

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    Sleeping on the Job

    Moynat mini vanity case, $3,520; moynat.com. Gucci pleated dress.
    Max Mara loafers.

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    The More the Merrier

    Bags by Valextra and Agnona. On Elson: Bottega Veneta bag. Salvatore Ferragamo pleated dress. Alberta Ferretti top. Cartier watch. Derek Lam shoes.

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    Sitting Pretty

    Even elegant handbags get called to the principal’s office now and then. Mark Cross bags.

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    Sitting Pretty

    Tory Burch miniframe bag and Salvatore Ferragamo pony-hair handbag.

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    Funny Bones

    A good structural framework—in a bag or in a body—puts a smile on everyone’s face. Anya Hindmarch smiley-face cross-body bags, $795 each; Anya Hindmarch, NYC. On Elson: Roger Vivier handbag, $2,750; Roger Vivier, NYC. Rochas dress and bow. Dolce & Gabbana shoes.

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    Game On

    With Chanel on the sidelines (including a star turn from No. 5), there’s always something to cheer about. Chanel Plexiglas bags; select Chanel boutiques. Christopher Kane sweater and skirt. Gucci shirt.

    _In this story:

    Hair: Recine; Makeup: Aaron de Mey

    Set Design: Dimitri Levas; Produced by Dawn Boller for Little Bear

    Photographed at Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart, Miami_

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