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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
David Sharp

Historic utility AND high fashion. 80-year-old LL Bean staple finds a new audience as a trendy bag

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L.L. Bean created it 80 years ago to haul heavy blocks of ice. Now it's a must-have summer fashion accessory.

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