GETTING CARRIED AWAY

“This vintage tablecloth fabric made us think of Leslie Caron in ‘An American in Paris.”

--Leigh and Barbara Oblinger

Rhooby Sue vintage fabric with satin lining and ribbon closure one-of-a-kind “Caron” bag, $215, at Jennifer Kaufman, Beverly Center.

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Adriana Caras raffia with nylon lining “Sigmund” bag, $150, at Madison Beverly Hills, and La Bella, Long Beach.

“I was inspired by ‘Sigmund and the Sea Monsters,’ a television show from my childhood.”

--Adriana Caras

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Mitzi Baker polished leather with natural lea-ther interior “Audrey” tote bag, $250, at Jacqueline Jarrot, Beverly Center and Sherman Oaks, and I.E., Los Angeles.

“I tend to design along classic, elegant lines, and who is more elegant than Audrey Hepburn?”

--Mitzi Baker

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“I was thinking fashionable female physician in the urban jungle”

--Rob Ference

Frenchy of California stamped ponyhair “Small Doctor” bag, $185, at Jennifer Kaufman, Beverly Center.

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Angela Amiri pashmina and vintage silk “Canister” bag, $320, at Curve, Los Angeles.

“Doris Day in one of her colorful, eye-catching outfits would carry a bag like this.”

--Angela Amiri

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“If Gina Lollobrigida went marketing, this would be her bag.”

--Brigette McWilliams

Frock TLC hand-crocheted brushed cotton and Lurex with nylon net lining “Lola” shoulder bag, about $250, at Curve, Los Angeles.

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Elizabeth Marcel custom-dyed feather “Top Handle” bag, $165, at Jennifer Kaufman, Beverly Center.

“Each bag is a little creature inspired by tropical birds.”

--Elizabeth Marcel