In the 18th century, women carried around pineapple-shaped purses as a status symbol, as a political statement, and, frankly, because it was adorable. For the last episode of Season 2, we dig into the sacred entity that is The Purse. And for The Accessory, we are joined by the queen of accessories herself, Susan Korn of Susan Alexandra! For links from today’s episode, including shopping recommendations from the hosts and show notes, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠covered.substack.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. ⁠Covered is hosted by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ruby Redstone⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Natalie Brennan⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Ruby Redstone is a writer and fashion historian. Her newsletter,⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Old Fashioned⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, examines the history of dress and personal style. Natalie Brennan is a writer and podcast producer, interested in the intersection of history and culture. Her newsletter,⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ISO⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, looks at style through the lens of yearning and desire.