I saw Olcay a few times on her Instagram passing by with a brand new Hèrmes bag. So it was time for a My Life in a Bag. You understand.

How many bags do you have?

“Haha, do you have a moment? Let's say, around forty-five.”

How did you get this beauty?

“I picked this up in Amsterdam at the Hèrmes boutique. The manager of Hermès is super nice and calls me regularly when a beautiful bag comes in.”

What does a bag do for a woman?

“I think a bag, just like shoes, says a lot about a woman. Since they are the most striking items and also personal. So I think a bag tells more than a woman will initially want to admit.”

What about the contents? Are you a chaotic person or neatly organized?

“If you tip mine over, so much mess falls out, it's hard to deny that I'm a chaotic person.”

What do you always carry in your bag?

“Cigarettes. My guilty pleasure.”

If a woman could only have one bag, which would it be?

“A black Kelly bag. It's timeless and goes with every outfit.”

Do you prefer trendy or classic? And should a bag also be practical?

“Absolutely classic. I don't like trendy bags and hairstyles. But that's beside the point.”

And lastly, is there one on your wishlist?

“Definitely, a bag in poison green.