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With Judith Leiber, The Kardashian-Jenners Designed Their Own Handbags

Is it any wonder the Kardashians adore Judith Leiber? The late handbag designer and her firm are famed for fanciful minaudieres portraying products as diverse as pancakes and diamonds, as well as martinis topped with olives.
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Kim Kardashian wore a bedazzled french fry bag in 2018, Kris Jenner is a private collector, and all of the KarJenners have partnered with the company on a series six of bags expressing their distinct characteristics as of now. According to Marcel Danesi, author of The Semiotics of Emojis: The Rise of Visual Language in the Age of the Internet, Leiber's humorous designs might teach us a thing or two about semiotics—the interpretation of meaning. "A thousand words aren't worth a thousand pictures." "It's worth a thousand words," he says. He agrees that bags shaped like nouns might be a helpful "clue" in deciphering a famous figure's identity. The Kardashians just presented us with six clues on a bedazzled plate.

The Kardashians are known for experimenting with imagery and mediums, such as memes, "Kimojis," and virtual games like Kim K: Hollywood. This has resulted in an economy of images that identify the family in ever-changing ways, so it's only natural that the Kardashians would accessorise with symbolic artefacts. And now, just in time for Christmas, the Kardashians' and Leiber's lengthy love has resulted in an official cooperation. They're available at Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman, but first, let's look at what each option tells about the stars behind them.

The Kardashians have long loved their holiday customs, such as themeing their yearly Christmas cards and holding opulent galas every year. Kris Jenner even recorded a campy rendition of "Jingle Bells" with her drummer son-in-law Travis Barker last year. "Holidays are rife with rituals and symbolism," explains Danesi. Kris associates herself with "a symbol of all the meanings underlying Christmas" by making a purse that resembles a Santa ornament. Family gatherings, gift exchanges, goodwill, and kindness." It seems appropriate for the family matriarch. Could her Christmas handbag be a foreshadowing of future holiday products?

Kourtney's purse is covered in brilliant crystals and looks like a plate of the "clean food" she's known to promote. Kourtney's purse is the most abstract when contrasted to her sister's more plain items. Kim told Kendall, "Alien vibes," just a few episodes earlier on The Kardashians, when dressed in a green leather Prada outfit for Milan Fashion Week. That's how I feel." Of course, Kim's most recent "Balenciaga phase" included superhero-inspired looks, like as skintight neon jumpsuits, seamless boots, and mask-like sunglasses. During this time, she also spoke frequently about heroism, identifying "calm" as her "superpower" and doubling down on her criminal justice reform efforts after finally passing the baby Bar test. But, as Kim's image changes, does her apparent love to heavenly iconography portend a new period — and peak — of otherworldliness?

The Kardashians have not been shy about addressing Khloé's difficult recent years. Khloe's intricate handbag exudes mythical appeal, as if it could be found at the end of a rainbow and bring about good fortune. The individual gold coins that make up the pot are also reminiscent of one of her best vintage nicknames: KhloMoney. Season 2 of The Kardashians has introduced viewers to Kendall's canine buddy, Pyro, who has appeared in practically every episode so far. Kenny's devoted Doberman is depicted as a little, crystalline clutch, which seems to commemorate Leiber's passion of creating animals. Kylie's lightning bolt, a standout in the collection, is an obvious homage to her eldest kid, Stormi.

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