BAGS

BAG
The handbag is an essential element of a
woman's wardrobe that is both functional
and fashionable. Used to carry wallets,
lipstick, and other essentials, handbags can
be as simple as a drawstring denim bag or a
high priced, designer status symbol.
BAGS TIMELINE
 Medieval Handbags
• In the 13th century, western Europeans carried small
purses called almoners; alms bags that held coins to give to
the poor.
• Working people, artisans, pilgrims, and peasants used what
we would call handbags. The common mode of travel
during medieval times was by foot and bags offered a
convenient way to carry small goods from place to place.
The poor man's bag was made of recycled leather and
heavy fabric and is known from depictions in artwork of
the period.
 Handbags in the
Renaissance
• By the 15th century, large handbags with cast metal
frames were carried by male aristocrats and royalty.
Over time, handbags grew more fanciful, made of
elegant fabrics with elaborate embellishments.
• The late Renaissance saw the development of the
evening bag. Men and women carried flat bags that
held gaming chips and coins for gambling. The
bottoms of the bags were decorated with coats of
arms used for identification.
 18th Century Handbags
Early in the 1700's, men used small coin purses closely attached to
their belts as hanging bags were seen as feminine. Women carried
small bags dangling from their wrists. Women used large bags as
well. Work bags held sewing projects. Pear shaped bags worn belted
at the hip carried personal items like smelling salts, fans, and opera
glasses.
The word "pocketbook" derives from a dimity pocket - a small
book that featured a calender, recipes, songs, or fashion engravings.
The long, slim Directoire or Empire fashions of the late 1700's left
no place for hidden pockets. Handbags made of netting (a reticule),
silk printed commemorative and novelty bags became popular.
 Handbags of the 19th
Century
Fashions of the 19th century lost the slim silhouette when skirts became
progressively larger with each decade until mid century. Women carried
drawstring reticules and frame handbags, as well as small hand held bags
for coins and small personal items.
The domestic ideal of Victorian England popularized bags that depicted
sentimental scenes with embroidered and beaded images of homes and
flowers. Women often made their own bags for a personal touch and to
show off needlework skills.
Women began to own bags for different occasions; for shopping and
travel, both hand and commerically made. The 1880's saw tapestry bags
based on the popular luggage style called carpet bags.
Louis Vuitton introduced luggage and hand held travel bags that
featured hand painted initials.
Handbag Icons of the Late
20th Century

Purse styles of past decades carried

on into the 1950s. Women often
carried bags that matched their
shoes. Fashionable women used
cocktail bags for evening wear -
small clutch bags made of satin and
decorated with sequins
Coco Chanel introduced her 2.55 bag
in February of 1955. The quilted bag
featured a long, double chain
shoulder strap for a hands-free bag
that was unusual in a time of hand
held bags. This bag, and it's imitators
are still popular today.
 LUCITE
Short strapped handbags made
of a plastic called Lucite came in
boxy shapes with pearlized,
marbled, or faux wood designs
that are now popular with
collectors.
In 1935, Hermes came out with the
Sac a Depeches (mail bag), a
rectangular shaped bag with a flat
bottom, made of fine leather,
crocodile or lizard skin that was
waxed to a fine sheen. When, in
1956, Grace Kelly used one of these
bags to conceal her pregnancy from
the press, the bag became a fashion
icon. Known popularly as the Kelly
bag, it became the most famous
handbag of the 20th century.
 The hippie culture of the 1960s
brought a new interest in historical
and ethnic styles. Shoulder bags
made of exotic materials, or
handmade macrame could be large
as a tote bag or small bags to carry a
few personal items. Fringed suede
and hand tooled leather bags were
also popular with the hippie set.
In 1984, Hermes introduced the
Birkin bag, the ultimate status
bag created by Jean Louis Dumas
for Jane Birkin who had spilled
the contents of her bag while on
an airplane. Made of exotic
animal hides and lined with
goatskin, a Birkin closes with the
top flopped over, wrapped and
locked with buckle straps.
 Bonnie Cashin designed
colorful leather bags for
Coach in the 1960s. The
handmade bag with credit
card pockets, and all
matching hardware includes
bags of rare leathers and
limited editions, and has
continued as a handbag icon
to this day.
TYPES OF BAG
 BOWLING BAGS
This is around medium sized handbag
resembling the shape of bags
traditionally used to carry bowling
balls. Proving that fashion never goes
out of style, this 1990’s inspired
handbag is the perfect bag for you if
you like structured handbags. Carry
however little or much you like. A
perfect occasion to wear it to the
office.
 TOTE
This is a large rectangular
handbag with two straps and
an open top. Arguably one
of the most stylish handbags
this season, the medium to
large sized handbag is great
for brunch with the girls.
 SATCHEL BAG
This is a medium to
large sized handbag
with a top carrying
handle. A perfect
occasion to rock this
handbag: A road trip
 SLING BAG
This small to medium size
handbag is a soft shoulder
bag worn over one
shoulder and runs across
the front of the torso.
Perfect occasion for this
handbag: A date!
 QUILTED BAG
This refers to the surface texture
comprised of a diamond or square-
shaped stitch pattern. Perfect
occasion for this classy, detailed
handbag:
 CLUTCH BAG

Clutch bag is a small

rectangular handbag with no
straps. It is an evening bag
which requires you to carry
only what you need. The
perfect occasion for this
handbag: Night out in the club.
 Minaudiere
bag
This is a small rectangular hard
bodied evening bag usually covered
in decorative crystals or beads. It is
a classy bag, and a great statement
piece. The perfect occasion to
carry a minaudiere bag: Cocktail
party
 WALLET
This is a small flat case,
almost pocket sized,
designed to carry
money and credit cards.
Perfect place to carry
this: Quick errand runs.
 PURSE
This is a small or medium bag,
used to carry money, cards,
makeup or other small
necessities. There are many
types of purses, differing in
shape and size. Perfect for: A
trip to the juice/snack bar.
BRAND NAME
 KATE SPADE
• Kate Spade has used a variety of different
materials for their handbags. Whether it’s
Saffiano leather, suede, canvas, or wicker, the
material should always reflect the brand’s
quality. Saffiano leather should be stiff with a
distinctive crosshatch texture and the finished
edges should be clean and precise. Nylon and
canvas should have a smooth texture, free of
bumps and inconsistencies.

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PRICE
 MICHAEL KORS

• Michael Kors has built its reputation on

producing bags from durable materials
such as leather, suede, metallic saffiano,
denim, fur, fabric, straw, and even
python-embossed leather. If the handbag
is not made from a high-quality material,
it is not Michael Kors.
PRICE
 CHANEL

• Calfskin leather is a popular

material to use for handbags for its
high quality and sophisticated
appearance. Many bags are
therefore made of this leather
material as people appreciate its
fine grain and smooth texture.
PRICE
 GUCCI
• Gucci is known for creating their most
popular styles in a variety of fabrics. Here, we
will go into detail about several popular Gucci
fabrics and textiles, such as original GG
canvas, Guccissima leather, Diamante, and
Flora.
• Gucci all use top quality cowhide leather for
their products. Faux leather is not really a type
of leather but many items that are marked as
leather are actually made out of faux leather
PRICE
 HERMES
• Hermès bags come in several
different calf leathers and exotic
skins. Calfskin leather bags, which
make up the majority of Birkins
and Kellies – are made from bull
calves. The interior lining of the
bags is usually in goatskin.
PRICE
 BALENCIAGA

• Class Balenciaga hardware is small and

comes in antique brass. Also known as
RH or 'aged brass' which has been
oxidized in color. It has been
reproduced in silver and gold for
seasonal bags. Classic hardware in
Nickel and Gold was produced in 2010
to commemorate the 10th anniversary
of the "classic bag.”
PRICE
 PRADA
• Prada makes bags in a variety of
materials. Nylon, leather, lambskin,
ostrich, among others. I am going to
assume you mean their signature black
material though. It's called Tessuto and
was introduced by Miuccia in 1978, it
reminded her of the durable parachute
material that was common during the
time.
PRICE
 MARC JACOBS

• Being made from 100%

Cow Leather with the
Polyester lining.
• They use nylon material
too.
PRICE
 BURBERRYS

• According to the
authentic Burberry
purse buying guide, the
bags themselves are not
made from leather.
PRICE
 DIOR
• Material : pure leather
• Not famous in india
• Made in france
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