The Reason Princess Diana Called Her Purses 'Cleavage Bags'

Designer Anya Hindmarch, the British designer who began working with Diana in 1993 and was a favorite of the princess's, told The Telegraph about the Diana's nickname for these handbags.

“She was a very loyal customer and a lot of fun,” Hindmarch told the British paper in 2009. “She would come and see us with no bodyguards or any fuss. We used to laugh when we designed what she called her ‘cleavage bags,’ little satin clutches which she would cover her cleavage with when she stepped out of cars.”

Yep, those perfectly coordinated clutches weren't just for show, but a strategic weapon to battle any immodest paparazzi shots. (Although, royal commentator and etiquette expert Myka Meier knows those clutches are always, always supposed to be in the royals' left hand.)

As soon as we can wear fancy dresses again, we're totally stealing this Princess Diana fashion hack.