Los Angeles - September 03, 2004

Weight of the World

Lisa Kornman Clutches

Hey, you, with the hunchback and the SUV-size bag slung over your shoulder.

Is it really necessary to carry two pairs of shoes, an MP3 player, a thermos, a dictionary, and an arsenal of vitamins everywhere you go?

Bag designer Lisa Kornman is delivering many a pack rat from a lifetime of back pain with her sleek, sexy line of Selva clutches. The brilliant hands-free slide allows you to hold it comfortably without the kung-fu death grip commonly employed for the carrying of a strapless purse. With a range of colors, sheens, faux animal skins, and materials to choose from, you’ll find deciding what to bring won’t seem so taxing. (Hint: cell phone, wallet, keys, and one or two oddball never-leave-home-withouts.)

Which means the battery-operated can opener will just have to stay in the kitchen.

Available at Holiday, 310 North Flores, at Beverly Boulevard (323-852-1250). To see styles, go to lisakornman.com.