The Most Iconic Bags in the World
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No woman can do without a truly beautiful bag, which will be considered a benchmark. We decided to remember the timeless classics, the apogee in the art of handbags from the most famous brands and chose the models that will be popular and relevant in any era.
Today we can not imagine life without a bag, especially for women. In general, this invention has already been around for several centuries. At first, the first such items served as pockets in clothes. A little later, the first small bags began to appear, which were tied to the waist and served only for storing money. By the way, mainly this accessory was popular with men, because in the Middle Ages women were completely dependent on their fathers or husbands. But soon, around the 18th century, they too began to adorn themselves with such accessories, in which they stored mainly women's essentials. Handbags were often richly decorated with embroidery or crystals, the richest people allowed themselves decorations made of gold thread, precious stones and the rarest fabrics.
In addition to money, the first bags served to store religious texts that people took with them to temples. Their shapes were already square and made of dense materials, fur and leather.
In the 19th century, along with industrialization came the mass production of both clothing and handbags. More and more convenient clasps were invented for these accessories. At the same time, the suitcase for large luggage was also invented - a credit to the well-known Louis Vuitton. Women were increasingly involved in society and the state, so bags began to be used more often for practical purposes. Class division was still very noticeable, so good bags cost a lot of money and were an indicator of prestige.
With the advent of the 20th century, the most popular and practical material for making bags was natural leather. It was quite difficult to process it, but pioneer craftsmen first in Italy and then in France were very successful in this business. In those days, a bag had to fit perfectly into a closet in terms of color.
Interesting facts: in addition to being a harmonious thoughtful part of the closet, the bag had other non-obvious functions besides storing things. Thus, during the period of emancipation, women really began to carry not only powder and lipstick, but also documents with money in their bags. Influential women of the past and present have used their handbags as a means of secret communication with their subordinates. For example, Her Majesty Elizabeth II used her handbag to signal to her assistants that she wanted to end a conversation with someone or leave a room or event. Lady Diana Spencer, a style icon to this day, often used her handbags and reticules as a defense against prying paparazzi. Another little trick of famous women is to hide their position as expectant mothers with the help of handbags.
Today, every prominent fashion brand has in its collections one or more iconic models of bags that have already entered the history of fashion.
Gucci brand has a colossal popularity and continues to surprise and conquer the hearts of fashionistas around the world. Many of you know and have such legendary models of bags as Gucci Jackie, Gucci Diana and Gucci Bamboo, so we paid attention to their relatively new model, presented in 2018 and has already won its pedestal. In general, the brand's bags have a unique ability to combine basic silhouettes that have been fashionable for decades with modern details that take them out of the vintage section.
For many years, the Fendi collections were directed by the now deceased Karl Lagerfeld, who was long begged by the Fendi sisters to work with them. However, other designers, including the heirs of the family, were involved in the accessories. In 1997, the light saw a narrow bag of rectangular shape, which became a bestseller and is in demand to this day. The fashion house constantly offers different variations of the baguette in an incredible performance. In addition, Fendi gave the world another iconic model - The Croissant, the shape of which was inspired by many bag makers around the world.
Louis Vuitton's contribution to the world history of fashion cannot be overestimated - without it our traveling with a lot of things would be much more difficult. Today, it is the most sought-after brand not only for luggage, but also for bags that are created with the same care and attention to detail and durability. In general, many of the brand's handbag models have a prototype of their luggage.This is what happened with the Speedy model, which had a predecessor designed specifically for Gabrielle Chanel. The famous designer gave permission for mass production of the model in different sizes, it was quickly loved by many celebrities and now for almost a century this bag does not come off the fashion Olympus.
The house of Hermes rightfully occupies the very top of popularity in the world of fashion. The iconic model dedicated to the Princess of Monaco even today embodies perfect taste and status. Kelly became popular by accident - the princess used this bag during her pregnancy and then the pictures of the girl with this accessory spread all over the world. All fashionistas wanted to be like their idol, and the fashion house made a dedication to Grace, additionally immortalizing her name in one of its most popular bags.
In our other article we told you about other, less famous, but no less qualitative and beautiful models of bags of this brand, which are worth having in your closet.
In the collections of the Chanel brand there are quite a few striking handbags, but none of them has such a romantic history of creation as Boy. Arthur Capel was Gabrielle's truest love, and therefore the designer of the house Karl Lagerfeld in 2011 decided to immortalize the story of their relationship once again. The bag model absorbed the best qualities of a comfortable and stylish bag that will never go out of fashion. The bag has spawned many variations in size, fabric and the silhouette itself, making it one of the most common bags in the world. Rumor has it that at some point the Boy became more popular than the legendary 2.55 model, well we'll just recommend you have both models.
Christian Dior adored women and his fashion vocation made him not only a sought-after designer, but also a happy man. Initially the Lady Dior bag was named differently, however, having received this beautiful model as a gift, Princess Diana loved it so much that she ordered herself every new color. The brand thanked the royalty for her loyalty and renamed the bag in her honor. Even today, the bag is still an incredibly elegant accessory in a variety of variations, and despite the fact that it has modern competitors (such as the Dior Saddle),remains the brand's most coveted bag.
Editor's tips for handbag selection:
Never skimp on quality when choosing a basic bag - it should be a loyal companion for any occasion. Choose the best materials and fittings. The size should be such that you can fit everything you need and still have some room to spare.
Pay attention to the handle - depending on the expected weight of the filled bag, you need wide and sturdy ones. You may also need a long strap if you plan to carry the bag in more than just your hands.
Of course, the universal color is always considered black, but do not limit yourself - among the dark shades of an excellent solution can be blue, brown, green and even burgundy.
Pay attention to details - the necessary number of small pockets, their location. The clasps of the bag and its pockets play an important role in the safety of the contents - do not neglect their quality.
The material of the bag is also important - and today not only leather or canvas can boast durability. Modern methods of textile processing help in expanding the choice of bags and other accessories. In addition, today eco-leather is also famous for its practicality.