May 1, 2004

Laptop totes with pizzazz front, center
By Kara G. Morrison, Detroit News

If you own a laptop computer, you know that finding a stylish computer bag is not always easy.

Gladly, a few companies such as Casauri are filling the void. The New Jersey firm started when co-founder Emily McHugh turned to her fashion-designer sister for a palatable tote.

Today, the 30-something sisters boast the first laptop bag ever sold at the Design Store at the Museum of Modern Art in Manhattan.

"Women tell us they look all over for something that is not masculine," McHugh said. "There's definitely a trend for this."

Here are places to find laptop bags with pizazz:

- Casauri's bags are stylish and affordable. The futuristic Odyssey, made of quilted PVC, starts at $65, while the compact Omni, in fun colors like kiwi and pink, starts at $88. They are available at www.casauri.com or www.pinklaptopcase.com.

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