Somehow I missed this story the first time around! Fun stuff!
I still have my Bermuda bag and covers in my closet. The only reason I don't use it is because it is too small for all my stuff. Actually, I have two. One the full size with a dark wooden handle. The other is smaller and has a tortoise-shell like handle.
And I keep hoping and praying the preppy styles of the 50's and 80's come back soon. Fashion today is just yuck. I can't even find a decent pair of penny loafers any longer.