What’s in your bag, Jacquelyn Francis?
What’s in your bag, Jacquelyn Francis? »
In the magazine world, they say it takes a village to send any given issue to print. Here at FASHION, it takes Jacquelyn Francis. Our too-cool executive editor holds the reins on production, making sure that everyone’s dotted their Is and crossed their Ts with fashionable flavour to boot. In this edition of “What’s in your bag?", she gives us a bit of insight into what keeps her in tip top mental shape on a day to day basis. First clue: Prada.
Photography by Colin Gaudet
Jacquelyn Francis
My husband picked out this Prada bag at Holt Renfrew when he saw that I was close to choosing a completely different designer bag that he didn’t really like. I needed something tough that could handle scuffs, and go cross-body for when I’m herding my sons. It’s not too big (yet I overstuff it) and since I prefer yellow gold, the hardware is ideal. On weekends, I carry a lightweight leather Roots tote for running errands and picking up dinner fixings. Inside, I tuck a plastic file folder for important docs of the day: a kid’s immunization record, an interview transcript, a magazine tear, even drawings by my 5-year-old. Three years ago, I mentioned to my colleague Rani Sheen that I didn’t have a cover for my new iPhone, and she leaned into her desk and plucked out this pretty GelaSkin. The guitar is a USB key that I use for storing shows that my nephew collects for me. The Elsa Perretti pen was a gift. I love the colour, but the ballpoint is crushed down so it’s only for emergencies.
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