V&A - The Insider

Bayt K Beirut The lebanese House

The Lebanese house at the V&A

There is always something new to discover at the V&A and I found this installation particularly moving in its exploration of the importance of architecture to our sense of place.

1935 Normandie clutch bag

Handbags at the V&A

I am not a huge handbag fan. They are useful and I have a small selection suitable for different activities – work, holiday, evening – but I have never understood the desire for lavish, designer bags with ridiculously high price tags.