The annual Handbag Amnesty is on again, giving ordinary bagistas the chance to nab celebrity purses, and raise funds for cancer research at the same time.
Some of the world’s most stylish stars have donated bags from their private collections. You could own Paris Hilton’s own Paris Hilton handbag, Scarlett Johansson’s Anya Hindmarch tote, or Annie Lennox’s eco-friendly pop-top purse!
Handbag Amnesty is a partnership between fashion website handbag.com and Cancer Research UK. All profits raised will help benefit the cancer charity, which is the largest funder of breast cancer research in the United Kingdom. The initiative is part of the site’s Handbag Month, which takes place through September and culminates with the handbag auction from October 2 to 11.
Celebrities aren’t the only ones encouraged to part with their purses. Members of the public are also encouraged to donate their own unwanted bags to their nearest Cancer Research UK store. Everyone who donates a handbag will be entered in the draw for a Stella McCartney purse to replace the one they’ve given away!
Click here to see all the celebrity handbags up for auction this October.
