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MadebyHank Bags

by Felicia D'Ambrosio

$35-$125, www.myspace.com/madebyhank

The way she sees it, Katie Henry is "too tough to be a Katie." The local designer prefers you call her Hank, the tough nickname she lends to her line of bags. Striking a balance between feminine and durable, MadeByHank designs transition gracefully from lunch with the girls to bike rides to grocery shopping. Mixed tone-on-tone colors and recycled thrift store fabric finds make each piece unique, and leather-belt straps keep it all adjustable. Top-stitched like crazy for durability and complete with plenty of handy pockets, the purses, backpacks and waitress-friendly hip pouches are perfect for edgy Katies.