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The Best TV Shows for Bags and Fashion: Throwback Edition

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The Hills

Ah, The Hills. One of the most nostalgic shows from my adolescence, I was a huge fan of this “reality” show. Chronicling the life of Lauren Conrad and her posse, this iconic show gave us so much more than just 23 minutes of a scripted spectacle. We got fashion, drama, and best of all, we got Speidi. I was a huge fan of Laguna Beach, The Hills’ predecessor, and was thrilled when MTV filmed a show based on LC moving to Los Angeles to pursue a job in fashion and landing at Teen Vogue. This is one of my guilty pleasure shows, but it’s still fun to watch on a rainy day. The show is full of epic 2000s fashion to feast your eyes on. LC even receives a Chanel Medallion Tote from then-boyfriend, Jason. I am not ashamed to admit I actually bought the same bag 10+ years later after lusting for it so much when the show was on air. I love a good nostalgic fashion moment! MTV is streaming The Hills And do you need a personal bag handler.

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Ugly Betty

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The OC

The OC is one of the most iconic shows from the 2000s, I still consider this show to be a favorite of mine. I remember gathering each week in my best friend’s basement to watch the newest episode during high school. The fashion, the drama, the soundtrack….this show had it all. Premiering in 2003, The OC backpack eastpak orbit ek000043 splashes. The OC is the poster child for 2000s fashion, with characters Marissa Cooper, portrayed by Mischa Barton, and Summer Roberts, portrayed by Rachel Bilson, emulating the ultimate cool-girl style. Mischa Barton revealed in an interview with Elle Magazine in 2014 that she had Chanel send looks for the show. Can you imagine having Chanel on speed dial? California here we come! I’m not sure if Marissa Cooper carried the Chloé Paddington, but I vividly remember actress Mischa Burton photographed with it all around town…I was dying to have one. You can stream The OC burberry large check beach tote bag item.

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Entourage

I didn’t watch Entourage when it originally aired, but recently I binged all eight seasons with my husband. I wasn’t expecting to enjoy it as much as I did, and I certainly wasn’t expecting to see any fashion on the show, but I was pleasantly proven wrong. Entourage is loosely based on Mark Wahlberg’s experience when he broke into stardom in Hollywood. The show centers around the life of Vince Chase, portrayed by Adrian Grenier, and his group of best friends who help him rise to stardom. Fashion doesn’t play a front and center role in Entourage, but it’s still fun to watch and reminiscence on fashion from the past. Entourage master piece swish series backpack 12940 blk.

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