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No logos, just leather: the Marlo, Agnes, India, N/S Park and Sylvia, and which to choose.
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The Row makes bags that are recognised by their shape rather than a logo. Most are made in Italy, all are in quiet leathers, and each has a clear job.
For evening 
Sylvia clutch
Camel leather on a gold-tone frame, with a card slot and a slinky strap that clips on.
Which to choose
For a work bag, the Marlo. For a bag that ages well, the Agnes. For every day, the India or the N/S Park. For evenings, the Sylvia. Read our The Row guide.
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