are you a Channel Flap Girl? Probably, you can't leave the house without your L.L. Bean Toteor maybe you have some affection for them loose crescent shaped bags,
Only by the bag will Beverly Hart know who you'll be voting for this fall.
The content creator used to work for Congress earlier, but now she TikTokto see if she can predict where people fall on the political spectrum based on what kind of clothes they wear. Many of her followers say she's absolutely right.
Many of Hart's videos have gone viral – in which she analyzes people's shoes, jewelry, nail polish, headbands and earphones. She then poses the question, is it 'Republican or Democrat giving?'
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“I worked in Congress for over five years, and over the course of our morning coffee sessions, my friends and I would sometimes play a game where we would try to guess whether a staffer was a Republican or a Democrat based solely on their clothing,” Hart told the Post.
He said the game was mainly “for fun,” but he began to see patterns in it.
“This makes sense because political affiliation can be a form of social learning theory. It's human nature to surround ourselves with people who think like us and agree with us – of course this is reflected in the way we dress,” he explained.
The trends Hart has noticed are correct. The Wall Street Journal This shows that Republicans and Democrats have different brand preferences when it comes to a variety of items — everything from sneakers to cereal.
Clothing has been used to send political messages for years, and there's been no shortage of controversies over political fashion choices over the past decade. Hillary Clinton's pant suitsAlexandria Ocasio-Cortez The “Tax the Rich” Costumeand supermodels wearing Story Denials T-Shirt This incident happened after the 'paying money to keep quiet' scandal.
But, it's not just celebrities and politicians – ordinary people also show their support on a day-to-day basis, and more visibly MAGA hat Or 'Kamala is spoiled' merch, but also with 'Vote' lossRainbow Pride socksAnd so on.
Hart thinks there are more subtle ways to reveal someone's biases. Handbag brands are believed to say it all.
In one of his viral TikTok clips, he told his followers that the game would be 'Is your bag going to the Republicans or the Democrats?'
Check out their predictions below, and find out where you can shop the styles to show your support.
First on the list was the L.L. Bean Boat Tote. This simple stitched canvas bag is handmade in Maine, is available in several colors, and has a retail price of under $45.
Hart says it's pretty clear what type of tote the L.L. Bean is.
“I think this girl knows what ranked choice voting is. She's been to a few national parks, but it's not like that's her whole personality,” he suggested. “She mostly dresses in blue, navy, gray.”
“He’s a centrist Democrat.”
Next up, a Chanel flap bag.
Chanel's revolutionary flap bag features shiny metallic hardware and a chainlink shoulder strap, making it one of the first designs to allow women to go hands-free. A brand new Chanel flap can cost upwards of $10,000, but The RealReal has some available for under $3000.
“You guys know exactly what I'm going to say here,” Hart said. “She only drinks Pinot Grigio and the Chanel flap girl always has a Cartier love ring. The Cartier love ring doesn't always have a Chanel flap.”
“Definitely the girl who says 'I don't talk about politics.' But, she's a Republican.”
The lead-free, ethically made Baguette Crescent Bag comes from the Brooklyn-based reusable bag company. It's definitely a more casual style, given the wrinkled texture and large, sloppy construction. But, Hart says it's a great option for city living.
“Bagu crescent bags – these are really great if you live in a big city,” he said. “She probably volunteers at a local community garden. She also rolls her eyes at couples who are in 'closeted relationships.'”
“Socialist,” he quickly concluded.
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Hart added, “Next up, we have BÉIS the Work Tote.”
The practical tote features a chic croc exterior and spacious interior, which the brand says helps you “make the most of your busy schedule” and “stay organized and efficient.”
“She's the 'there's too much work this week' kind of girl — when in reality, she gets off work at 6 p.m. every day. She's a rockstar at work, and I see her being very loyal to one airline. Probably Delta. The BÉIS work tote could go either way.”
Hart believes the girls at BEIS are bipartisan.
The Staud Tommy bag, made with handmade pearls, is one of the most playful purses in Heart's catalog.
Styles range from floral artwork to animal print patterns, colorful abstract shapes, and sequin-filled styles. Depending on the imagery, a Staud Tommy bag can cost between $250 and $350.
“Stod Tommy is fun because it relies a lot on patterns,” Hart said. “Like obviously Sardines are a Democrat. I don't know why, but to me it's like sardines and anchovies are equals – Democrat.
“Whereas, this one is more Republican,” she said, pointing to Arora colorway, a flower-covered pink and purple option.
she turned to one side again red and white zebra print, He added, “And, it could go either way. That doesn't tell me anything.”
Hart isn't too happy about the choice, but she sees it everywhere anyway.
“Last one, the Christian Dior tote,” Hart said. “You guys should throw this bag away. I see this bag a lot on Canal Street. It's so easy to dupe.”
The brand describes the tote as a “core of the Dior aesthetic,” designed to carry all the daily essentials. It's available in several elaborately embellished colors, and most are priced between $2,000 and $3,000 on The RealReal.
“This is definitely not a vote to be cast, but rather a vote to be cast at events like those at Mar-a-Largo,” Hart concluded.
Hart's followers began adding more comments to her fashion analysis.
“This video is horrifying how accurate it is,” one person wrote. “I feel naked with my LL Bean bag now.”
Others also offered information about other brands of bags that Hart did not discuss.
,Longchamp It's bipartisan! Kate Spade Republican,” suggested one, while another pointed out that the classic coach leather bags “It's hard to set a watch.”
Some people believed the video was influencing them to make some new purchases.
“By the way I immediately went to the Staud website and ordered a bag of sardines,” another said.
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