Martha Stewart and Her Birkin Bag

On her day in federal court for charges stemming from an investigation of her sale of ImClone stocks, a biotech company run by friend Sam Waksal, Martha Stewart chose a luxe coat and a Hermes Birkin. This seemingly innocent choice of bag -- a natural for a woman who deals in style and runs a jillion-dollar company -- caused a huge debate as press types chided her for such a flagrant public display of wealth.