Why the 'ridiculously bulky' bag on Estate was such a faux pas for the wealthy

Happy Succession week to everyone celebrating (and if you haven't watched the first episode of season four, scroll down to The Measure section now).

We need to talk about Tom Wambsgans scathing attack on fashion. In particular, a handbag that he considers "ridiculously bulky". Not since Miranda Priestly's removal of Andrea and her cerulean blue sweater in The Devil Wears Prada have we seen such a succinct critique of fashion and society. The handbag at the heart of Tom's conference is from Burberry and costs over £2,500. It is worn by Bridget, Cousin Greg's unexpected date at Logan Roy's birthday party.

Logan's assistant, Kerry, immediately clarifies that " Bridget Randomfuck" is an unwanted guest. As she reminds Greg, it's an intimate party at the home of one of the richest men in the world, "not a fucking Shake Shack".

But it It's Tom who really captures the family problem with Bridget. Her clothes - and worst of all her "monstrous" bag - mean she's not a part of their world. "What's even in there?" Tom laments. “Flat shoes for the subway? His lunch bucket? It's gargantuan. You could take it camping. You might drag it on the floor after a bank job."

Bridget's excess baggage alludes to everything she misses, and everything she needs. what Roys and the like are used to. Bridget lives in a world where she has to schlep. Roys simply slip.

The world of schleppers is, of course, full of Bags. Filled with last night's leftovers for lunch, sneakers for the commute, reusable water bottles, makeup, gym gear, the list goes on. Sometimes you even need a second: Bridget definitely has a reusable tote with a Girl Boss slogan buried at the bottom of this Burberry.

A mini bag, or even better no bag at all, is the norm for Logan's guests. They use their phones to connect with their wealth managers, not to create Instagram content, another faux pas from Bridget.

But it's not just the size of Bridget's bag that's shocking. Although without a logo, its vintage plaid print makes it instantly recognizable. This is a logoless logo that has a long and somewhat complicated relationship to class prejudice.

Burberry is a luxury brand, but it's not is not a brand that is part of Roy's wardrobe. . Their aesthetic is understated luxury. It's stealthy wealth, exemplified by Gwyneth Paltrow this week in the courtroom in her £1,500 cream knitwear. He whispers money, like a whispered recommendation for the best massager among one percent. "model.dotcomrendering.pageElements.ImageBlockElement" class="dcr-173mewl">