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MAGNETIC SNAP

See - SNAP

MESSENGER BAG

A large bag with a long shoulder strap worn across the shoulders with a large fold-over flap at the front. This style bag was originally made to carry a large amount of printed material such as mail (by mail carriers) or newspapers (by paper boys) - hence the name "messenger" bag.

An example of a messenger bag
Made by - ENZO ANGIOLINI
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An example of a messenger bag
Made by - KATE SPADE
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An example of a messenger bag
Made by - KENNETH COLE
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An example of a messenger bag
Made by - ESPIRIT
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METAL MESH BAG

A handbag made with flexible joined metal links or plates, similar to chain mail armor, and are a common evening bag style. Some metal mesh bags are painted with enamel in a solid color or with elaborate designs like peacocks or flowers.

A metal mesh handbag
Made by - WHITING & DAVIS
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MOIRÉ

Moiré is a fabric that has an irregular wavy finish or a rippled pattern.

MONOGRAM

A sign of identity unusually consisting of the combined initials of a name. For example; Louis Vuitton, uses an identifying monogram with the initials LV, Coco Chanel uses the initials CC, Gucci - GG, Fendi - FF, Michael Cromer Munchen - MCM, Donna Karan - DKNY.
Also see - LOGO and SIGNATURE LOGO

Cosmetic case with a monogram pattern
Made by - LOUIS VUITTON
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Checkbook wallet with a monogram pattern
Made by - GUCCI
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Handbag with a monogram pattern
Made by - BALLY
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Handbag with a monogram pattern
Made by - MCM
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