our giveaway this week comes from Bagatelles & Co, a lovely bag designer from london, uk. i love the unique and sweet patterns rym uses for her designs. she studied textile and fashion design in paris so this girl knows what she's doing. this week, you can win a $42 gift certificate which can be used on your choice of any of her gigi purses. or use it toward something bigger, her lili clutches are lovely too. be sure to stop by her blog as well, and follow her on facebook + twitter! :)
win: $42 gift certificate!
How did you get started sewing? I have always been making things, and after sudying Textile and Fashion design in Paris, I moved to London to work as a freelance designer and pattern cutter. bagatelles&co started last summer when I was desperately looking for a nice evening bag for a wedding I was attending. I couldn’t find anything beautiful yet affordable so I ended up making my own…! I haven’t stopped making bags since then!
Where do you gather inspiration? Flowers, colours and textiles, walking around in the city and people in the street, the 20's and 50's, Venice, period costumes, music, cute little cakes…
Any advice for new businesses starting out? I'm still quite new but I'd say don't be afraid to try new things and to get out from your comfort zone. Be perseverant and believe in yourself. Things do not happen overnight, so be prepared to work very hard. Believe in your dreams!
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with your favorite item from rym's shop.
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please check back next week to see if you are the lucky winner!
congrats to #208 - bibliochic, the winner of the proteales giveaway!
thanks to proteales for the generous $40 gift certificate!
this is a fabulous giveaway! I adore the Japanese Flowers, Bold Peacock, Sweet Pillowy and Indigo Flowers!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great giveaway! I am absolutely drooling over the Multi-floral Lili clutch---Liberty cotton Medium clutch!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great giveaway! I am absolutely drooling over the Multi-floral Lili clutch---Liberty cotton Medium clutch!
ReplyDeleteOOOH. My favorite is most definitely the Spring Garden Gigi purse.
ReplyDeleteI simply adore the Happy Bloom medium lili cluth..how divine for spring :)
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I love the Gigi purse! Especially in bright yellow silk.
ReplyDeleteI also love that this prize's value is the answer to the universe. Is that little geeky fact intentional?
It was hard to choose, but my favorite is the Soft Peacock Gigi Purse. I love the pop of the contrasting lining!
ReplyDeletei like the bold peacock bag!
ReplyDeleteCan't decide which one I like better: Festive Gigi in Khaki or Summer garden...
ReplyDeletei love love love the Summer flowers---luxury jacquard medium clutch bag!!! xoxo
ReplyDeleteOoo I'm pretty much giddy over here - LOVE these purses and fabrics. I actually am crazy about the coin purse in the material you're showing above but I am also feeling tingly at the thought of taking the Midnight Garden Lili clutch out for a night on the town... of course I'd need a new royal blue dress to match... ;)
ReplyDeleteI love the large Ambrosia and the medium Golden Arabesque clutches!
ReplyDeleteStephanie.I.Kuo [at] Gmail.com
i love the multi-colored floral liberty print - gorgeous! thanks for the chance to win and a new favorite store!
ReplyDeletethese are SO adorable it almost hurts. everything in the shop is seriously classy and beautiful. I especially love the autumn forest gigi purse.
ReplyDeletekelsey :o)
how lovely and generous ;)
ReplyDeleteI love all of the ones with flowers, esp. this one:
Floral bouquet Liberty silk Lili clutch
So pretty :)
thegildedbee[!at]yahoo.com
Such adorable clutches! I like the Red Floral on Black Ambrosia. The red leather piping detail is awesome! Thanks! Enjoy the day! Erin
ReplyDeleteI am in love with the Purple Flower Clutch!!! Perfect for carrying around on a spirng day!
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what an adorable shop! i love the Multi-floral Lili clutch! really loving the liberty print used :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful giveaway!! My favorite has to be the Autumn forest small Gigi Purse!! just lovely...
ReplyDeleteThere are so many great things! I like the butterfly lili clutch a lot.
ReplyDeletedefinitely the Bold Peacock Gigi Small Purse.. love it!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful fabrics, so hard to choose...
summery blue floral gigi purse puh-lease!
ReplyDeleteI am loving that Anglomania clutch! Those little skull and crossbones! LOVE!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous giveaway! My favourite as to be the Sweet pillowy Gigi purse - divine.
ReplyDeletexx
Tweeted too at http://twitter.com/cassienesling
ReplyDeletexx
How to even choose a favorite?! Everything on her site is too precious! I love the strawberry purse! Or the multicolor floral clutch.
ReplyDeleteEeek, what I could do with the win on this post!!
i love the summer sunshine gigi purse. it's beautiful!
ReplyDeleteTweeted! http://twitter.com/InklingPaper/status/10881371993
ReplyDeletelovely purses! my favourite would be the red floral gigi one!
ReplyDeleteit was so hard to pick a favorite! i love the Festive Gigi purse in Khaki because of the eclectic color combination!
ReplyDeletei love ALL the Gigi purses:)
ReplyDeleteWow what beautiful product she designs! My favorite would have to be the Golden Arabesque clutch with those adorable vintage brass balls on top!
ReplyDeletelove the azulejos gigi purse..very lovely!
ReplyDelete`Well I like all of them,lol.But my favs are Purple flower Gigi purse.Dreamy Lili clutch!
ReplyDeleteI love the poudre gigi bag! So sweet.
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madebymatchgirl.blogspot.com
Oh that Purple Flowers Small Purse is lovely! But then again, they all are :)
ReplyDeleteMy favorite is the Soft Peacock Gigi Purse, but most of the Gigi styles were my favorite.
ReplyDeletethericebabies@ymail.com
there's so much to choose from!!! my favorites are the fluorecent pink and the peacock feathers :)
ReplyDeleteSO many lovely things! I really enjoy the small red floral Gigi purse. Thanks for introducing us to all of these wonderful entrepreneurs. Happy Monday!
ReplyDeleteI love the Indigo flowers---Liberty cotton Medium Lili clutch!
ReplyDeletehoneybelledesign@gmail.com
The Spring Garden Gigi purse is definitely my favorite!! What a cool line of purse designs!
ReplyDeleteI think each one of these is beautiful!! Espeically the summer garden one!! Count me in! =)
ReplyDeletedefinitely the Azulejos Lili clutch! so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI love the Sweet Pillowy Gigi Small Purse. Simple, but lovely.
ReplyDeletemandalynngeorge@gmail.com
I did a blog about this as well!
ReplyDeleteI love the red floral and floral bouquet Gigi purses. So cute!
ReplyDeleteI can honestly say I love them all! I particulary heart the Red floral Gigi purse and the Purple Flower Gigi!
ReplyDeletesuch a great giveaway! i have two favorites - the butterfly medium lili clutch and the silver garland lili clutch.
ReplyDeleteBeen really into peacock styling lately so I am really digging the Bold Peacock small purse. So chic.
ReplyDeletePick me!
kateshannon15[at]gmail[dot]com
tweeted too. :)
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my absolute favorite is actually one that you have posted on this blog! it's the Silver garland---Luxury Medium Lili clutch. i wear so much black/grey combo in my wardrobe. i guess working in the salon/spa industry for a few years embedded the need in my DNA or something. lol. great post!
ReplyDeleteI'm a fan of the Bold Peacock Gigi small purse!
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful! Multi-floral Lili clutch---Liberty cotton Medium clutch
ReplyDeleteThese are so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteSo many beautiful choices, but my favorite is the Azulejos Gigi!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance to win!
ooh the long silver circles bag is pretty! sometimes, i need to take a break from SO much color.
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ReplyDeleteI forgot to list my favorite item!!
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Great etsy shop - I really like the silver garland but I would take any of these precious lil clutches.
ReplyDeleteRed floral gigi purse. LOVE!
ReplyDeletesikcoe@gmail.com
hello, this is a great giveaway to start the week ;-)i like the spring garden gigi purse.
ReplyDeleteI love the Gigi small purse... i could use it as a little bag for my upcoming wedding!
ReplyDeleteI think the green paisley Lili clutch is gorgeous!
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ReplyDeletespring garden gigi purse
aunteegem@yahoo.com
Oh my goodness - there are just way too many beauties to choose from... but I do absolutely adore the Azulejos!
ReplyDeleteI love the Autumn Forest Small Gigi Purse!
ReplyDeleteI love, love, LOVE, all of the Liberty print Lilli clutches! Would definitely use my GC toward one of them. Wonderful giveaway!
ReplyDelete--Sarah
The red floral gigi purse would look fabulous with my spring wardrobe!
ReplyDeletesuper lovely giveaway!! I adore the Bold Peacock Lili clutch so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI just found your blog recently - wow!! This is a lovely giveaway. My favorite is the Red Floral Gigi purse.
ReplyDeleteall of them are just absolutely lovely! i think my favorite would be the Bouquet Gigi Purse. i can't resist the adorable blossoms.
ReplyDeleteThe Carnelian garden---Luxury jacquard medium Lili clutch is GORGEOUS!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful work! My favorite is silver garland.
ReplyDeleteI love the deep purple gigi!
ReplyDeleteI love everything! The bold peacock gigi is my favorite.
ReplyDeleteThey are all so gorgeous and unique and I LOVE the Dream Lili Clutch. :)
ReplyDeletefor sure i love the red floral gigi purse : )
ReplyDeleteThey're all so pretty! I love the black and white liberty clutch the best. :]
ReplyDeleteyou have such fabulous give-a-ways! Thank you for this generosity!
ReplyDeleteI love the purse you featured with the grey and red flowers.. timeless! (and right up my alley!)
I could make matching jewelry to go with all of them!
Hello! Lovely purses and very tasteful textiles choice. I especially like the Floral bouquet Liberty silk Lili medium clutch.
ReplyDeleteOh man, I love them all. The ones with the big ball claps are extra fun!
ReplyDeletejakebri@gmail.com
oops.. the "red floral gigi" purse it's called. So many to choose from, such a talented artist and sewer she is!
ReplyDeleteOkay so my favorite one would have to be the Bold Peacock or the Butterfly Medium. Both very nice! I also posted this giveaway on Facebook
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Those clutches are absolutely lovely! Thanks so much for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteI am loving the peach, orange and pink combo right now ~ so my favorite is ~ Amber floral, Luxury jacquard!
ReplyDeleteyay!! this is awesome!!
ReplyDeletei loved her design.. all the purses are amazing!!
my favorite one is red maze small gigi purse..
love.xoxo
and i posted about this on my sidebar!!
ReplyDeletexx
She has some amazing designs!! You could have a different clutch for each day of the month! Wouldn't that be fun!! Carnelian garden--is charming
ReplyDeleteLOVE these. Great giveaway. I heart the purple flower clutch, I posted it on my blog a few weeks ago. It's lovely.
ReplyDeleteSpring Garden Gigi! :)
ReplyDeleteOh I love these! I blogged about it today on my blog http://simplyyogini.blogspot.com/2010/03/happy-monday.html
ReplyDeleteThank you!
Angie
twitter.com/thebabykitties
ReplyDeletetweeted too!
Love the A day in the countryside---Luxury floral medium Lili clutch.
ReplyDeletethese bags are so so so gorgeous. i love the poudre gigi bag. i would looooove to win this.
ReplyDeletethe multi-floral lily clutch is beautiful. perfect for spring!
ReplyDeletemy vote is for the Silver garland---Luxury Medium Lili clutch. i love the metallic shine of the fabric and that i can use it with any outfit.
ReplyDeletethe Purple Flower---Printed Cotton Medium Lili Clutch is so pretty!
ReplyDeleteLove the day in the countryside- Luxury floral Lili clutch! Anything floral makes me happy.
ReplyDeletelove love love the clutches so much that I tweeted about it: http://twitter.com/saidafries
ReplyDeleteWow her stuff is great! I'm totally loving the Bold Peacock---Liberty cotton medium Lili clutch. Want it in my hands right now!
ReplyDeletei love them all but i think my fave would be the Festive Gigi purse in Khaki http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=37237782
ReplyDeleteIt would look fabulous with a pair of dark blue skinny jeans and a solid colored tee.
Oh goodness, they're all so wonderful! I love the Silver Circles and the Tapestry Flower designs--lovely!
ReplyDeleteHave fun with this gorgeous Giveaway! My favorite is the electric blue gigi! This shade of blue..... sigh...... amazingly adorable!!
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful week. xo
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=41936387 I love this one!
ReplyDeleteThecapricioustraveler@yahoo.com
Love the bouquet gigi purse...so cute!
ReplyDeletesilver circles clutch - lovely.
ReplyDeletethey are all lovely, i can't pick just one!
ReplyDeletejenvaneyck@msn.com
The Bold Peacock small purse, I think. These are really lovely.
ReplyDeleteI'm absolutely in love with the Japanese Flowers Gigi purse, thanks for sharing this awesome find!
ReplyDeletewow, these are all so cute! I especially like the Festive gigi in orange. just love the vivid colors!
ReplyDelete--elizabeth
ooh, I found this shop recently and love its cute little clutches!
ReplyDeleteI love the multicolored floral Liberty print Magnolia clutch with chain! so perfect for spring! as is the similar Spring Garden Gigi Purse. I just love the bright colors!
I have been drooling over her bags for months now wishing I had one or two or three. :) Gee,asking me to pick my fave item is like asking me to pick my fave kid....I love them all. :) Anyways,I guess I'll go with this as my fave-Cream and gold floral embroidery Ambrosia---luxury silk and leather large clutch bag.I hope I can win this gift cert. so I can finally get me one of these bags. :)
ReplyDeleteI most adore the electric blue gigi purse. :)
ReplyDeleteI just staring into its colour as if I'm hypnotized.
Wow, there are so many great options. My favorite is the Victoriana Medium Lili Clutch.
ReplyDeleteIt's so hard to choose! I love the Anglomania Gigi purse and the Red floral Gigi Purse!
ReplyDeleteLOVE. These are all so colorful and classic. I love the styles with the bows, especially.
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ReplyDeletetwitter entry for giveaway
I love the Fuschia Aenomium Gigi Purse. Its got just a touch of color but can still go with just about anything.
ReplyDeleteoooh I think the Red floral Gigi purse is my fav! Thanks for the giveaway!!
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ReplyDeletei love love love this bag... even if i didn't win i would consider buying this purse...
i love the colors and the classiness but cleanness
I love them all, but especially the MultiFloral Lili clutch in Liberty cotton~ soooo cute!
ReplyDeletei loooove the Poudre Gigi Purse!
ReplyDeleteit is so dainty and brings all pink images flowing to my brain!
i want in! I love all things UK and those bags are no exception :)
ReplyDeleteoh I love those bags!!!
ReplyDeleteButterfly Medium Lili Clutch
is one of my faves:)
My favourite is the gorgeous Red floral Gigi purse.
ReplyDeletejrodemann@hotmail.com
xo
These purses are awesome! I especially love the red floral gigi.
ReplyDeleteI fell in lov ewith Summer garden---luxury jacquard and leather clutch bag !!!!Gorgeous!!!!
ReplyDeletecal_rubies at yahoo dot es
I'm in love with the japanese flower gigi!!!
ReplyDeleteI adore the Summery blue floral Gigi purse!
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Love these clutches! So pretty!!!
ReplyDeleteooooh la la! my favorite is the Amber floral---Luxury jacquard medium Lili clutch
ReplyDeleteLovely giveaway!! I love all the gigi purses! Thanks for that!!
ReplyDeletehelenadelrioz(at)gmail(dot)com
Oooh what a lovely shop they have! My fave is this one:
ReplyDeletehttp://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=34143773
Absolutely adorable!
my favorite is the red floral Gigi purse!
ReplyDeleteoh, my! A wonderful giveaway! ok, I LOVE the japanese flowers gigi purse > http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=42943285 Thanks for that!
ReplyDeleteI love the summer sunshine bag!
ReplyDeleteMmm... I love the Sweet pillowy Gigi small purse. The gray stripes with yellow contrast fit my style to a T! It's classy with a twist.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite bag of hers is the fluorescent pink Gigi purse. I love statement pieces and this is definitely a stand-out bag :)
ReplyDelete-Hilary
I love the Bold Peacock Gigi Small Purse! It is so cute! I have been looking for a cute little purse! How exciting!
ReplyDeleteI love these!! The Red Floral Gigi is definitely my favorite!! I'm getting more into gray which this one has.
ReplyDeleteTwittered!! @SLOTuneGrl
ReplyDeleteI am afraid that if i dont win and get the japanese flowers gigi purse I may just die.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous store. Am eagerly waiting for pay day.
<3 Michelle
Her shop is amazing, would love to win!
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My favorite is the Red floral Gigi purse.
ReplyDeleteI must say that my favourite is the Bouquet Gigi Purse. So lovely! the pattern reminds me William Morris' ones from the Arts&Crafts movement. loooove! ^^ preety things makes me happy and this is the perfect example of this..
ReplyDeleteKiss*
Ouuuu I love the
ReplyDeleteDelicate Dandelion Clutch!!! It is absolutey stunning and I wish I had fabric like that I would make; pillows, a duvet cover, drapes, a dress, a skirt, a blouse..... you get the point.
That's how gorgeous this fabric is.
I love the red floral gigi purse, but they are all spectacular!
ReplyDeleteI'd pick the Poudre Gigi Purse, it's adorable and so feminine.
ReplyDeleteI think I could make it match every spring dress I own...
I tweeted!!
ReplyDeletehttp://twitter.com/manaynay3/status/10894970822
I like the red floral one in your post.
ReplyDeleteAnd I tweeted about it. http://twitter.com/Claireja
Fun!
I would have to choose the purple flower Gigi small purse...I love the color purple!!<3
ReplyDeleteamazing purses!! I adore the red one with the blue lining - so prettyy! I want them all
ReplyDeleteawwww bagatalles & co really makes some beautiful items! my fav one has to be the Silver garland---Luxury Medium Lili clutch! thanks for a chance at this giveaway!
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful little jewels these are! My favorite is the Bold Peacock Gigi Small Purse.
ReplyDeleteI tweeted this as well:
ReplyDeletehttp://twitter.com/abecedario
i love the bold peacock one
ReplyDeletethefancyladycupcakes@yahoo.com
Love them all! I don't want to pick a favorite! Cheers!
ReplyDeletethe purple flower gigi small purse is so perfect for holding something special! thanks for the chance!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous bags! I like the summer garden shoulder bag. So dainty and cute!
ReplyDeleteI love the peacock fabric and the Gig style is beautiful. Left a comment on bagatelle's blog and talked about it on my facebook too.
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ReplyDeleteI am a big fan of the Victoriana Medium Lili Clutch! It goes with almost anything and stores all the essentials :) Perfect!
ReplyDeleteeeep!
ReplyDeletei love the Purple flower Gigi small purse.
it's so cute.
i love the pleats. totally adorable!
i love, love the sweet pillowy gigi purse!!!
ReplyDeleteit reminds me of an elegant ball gown.
Thanks a lot... now I am going to have to buy Azulejos Gigi small purse...
ReplyDeletethe purple clutch is sooooo cute!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance to win!
Megan
I love the bold peacock pattern!
ReplyDeletei quite love the bold peacock print clutch! it's such a different pattern and incredibly eye-catching.
ReplyDeleteThese are so beautiful; love the saree fabric inspired ones especially.
ReplyDeleteI love the
ReplyDeletePurple flower Gigi small purse :)
jrerwin6 at gmail dot com
Wow, those are so adorable! I think I would pick the Red floral Gigi purse, but there are a few other that I adore as well :)
ReplyDeleteI love this one!
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Tweeeeted
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i love the Summer sunshine---Luxury silk Gigi purse...it would give a great pop of color... its the last one!
ReplyDeleteHeather C
I'm loving the Festive Gigi purse in Orange!! So pretty!
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Summer Sunshine small purse is my favorite!! I'd love that pop of yellow!
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful purses! I love the bouquet gigi purse and soft peacock.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful shop!! I'd have to say the Red floral Gigi purse is definitely my favorite.
ReplyDeleteLove love love Summer Countryside... beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI'm in desperate need of a travel jewelry bag and I think the Tropical Night Gigi purse would be perfect!
ReplyDeleteit's so hard to choose one favorite but if i have to it would be the spring garden gigi purse. thanks a bunch!
ReplyDeleteThese clutches are awesome!! I love the Purple Flower Girl Gigi.
ReplyDeleteI love the Shocking Pink Gigi purse. Aww so cute!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance.
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I love the Festive Gigi purse in Khaki.
ReplyDeletelianne-nichols at hotmail dot com
this is sooooooo pretty!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the giveaway!
This is the giveaway to end all giveaways! Everything is so gorgeous, but the Gigi bag trumps them all. Such an unusual shape with so much interest. Well done!
ReplyDeleteeroscoe@gmail.com
I love Red Floral Gigi purse
ReplyDeleteEverything's lovely, but I especially love the Ambrosia Clutch. So pretty! Thanks for a great giveaway!
ReplyDeleteEverything's lovely, but I especially love the Ambrosia Clutch. So pretty! Thanks for a great giveaway!
ReplyDeleteAlso just Tweeted about the giveaway!
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I can't get enough of the soft warm yellow used in the Tapestry Flower clutch... elegant, but earthy.
ReplyDeletelove the floral tapestry bag.
ReplyDeletejust tweeted! http://twitter.com/stellabeam
My oh my, how absolutely GORGEOUS are these clutches?! I have my eye on the Multicolored floral---Liberty print Magnolia medium clutch bag with chain--internal pocket. It makes my heart smile :)
ReplyDeleteooooh la la...the small purple gigi purse is my favourite...LOve LOVE the colour purple. oxoxox Thank you so much for this one. xoxoxoo
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love the Victoriana Medium Lili Clutch--it's understated yet elegant.
ReplyDeleteWow! I am in love with the tapestry flower and the silver garland fabrics. And, the Gigi bags are adorable.
ReplyDeletethe "day in the countryside" bag is ADORABLE.
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ReplyDeleteI adore all of those! So adorable.
ReplyDeleteYes please. I would take one of each if I coul! But that'd be selfish so I'll share. :)
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