The Backpack: In the late 1980s handbag designers embraced a practical object made out of everyday material and turned it into the periods most coveted status symbol.." Designer backpacks are still popular for their practicality and are endorsed by, amongstothers, Muicca Prada, who has produced small, lightweight versions designed to replace a womans purse.
The Baguette: A popular French loaf-shaped bag made famous byFendi. It usually has a short shoulder strap and is of small to medium size. In 2007 theFendi Baguette celebrated its 10th anniversary.
The Birkin Bag: The Birkin was created in 1984 by Hermès under guidelines from British-born Jane Birkin, who wanted a bigger, easier-to-handle bag in which to carry her many things. Today to be seen carrying an oversized Hermès Birkin bag is the height of celeb cred.
The Box Bag: Often doubling up as a vanity case, this style was popularized in the 1950s and bags were often made from Lucite, a shiny, hard material otherwise known as Perspex. Box bags were so named due to their cigar box shape and today this hard cased style can also be found in wood, straw, cane and plastic, but Lucite has re-emerged as a popular material in 2008.
The Bucket: This bag emerged in 1933, providing a popular, fun style which broke with tradition. Based on the shape of a bucket there are variations which can still be found in stores today and are produced mostly in leather.
The Clutch Purse: The go anywhere rectangular evening bag designed to be held or tucked underneath the arm. Many variations in all sizes and fabrics have emerged over the years. The clutch bag has become just as versatile for daytime as evening wear.
The Hobo: A soft, slouchy (usually crescent shaped) shoulder bag favored by Gucci.
The Kate Spade Bag: Categorized by many women as the bag thatwould go with everything, American designer Kate Spade set about
creating handbags which were affordable and fashionable, without being
boring. Famous for her box-shaped bags, Kate Spade's bags are made out
of soft materials.
The Kelly Bag: Hermès so named this bag after Hollywood movie
star and Princess of Monaco, Grace Kelly, who was hardly ever seen
separated from her Hermes bag. Its smart, leather, tailored shape is
reminiscent of a briefcase or document case and is a sophisticated,
classic style.
The Messenger: The Prada Messenger bag has become a popular
fashion item of late. This large, usually soft shoulder bag is based on
the traditional messenger bags that couriers or postmen carry.
The Murse or Manbag: A mans purse which is fast becoming
a hot fashion item for men owing both to their practicality and street cred.
The Pouch: A soft, small bag, often with a drawstring,
which was designed to be worn underneath clothing in
the early 1900s. Today numerous variations are
available and are mainly used as an evening wear accessory.
The Saddle Bag: Based on the shape of a horse's saddle,
this shoulder bag with a long front flap, is practical for everyday use.
The Satchel: A hard framed, hand held handbag reminiscentof a school satchel, some have a shoulder strap.
The Tote: One of the staples of any womans wardrobe. The tote bag has a large open top with two straps or handles, very popular for the beach and casual wear. Tote bags can be colorful, in all manner of fabrics or classic leather for business or more versatile everday wear.
What is the "It Bag?"
It Bag is a term from the fashion industry used in the 1990s
and 2000s to describe a brand or type of high-priced designer handbag
by makers such as Hermès or Fendi that becomes a popular best-seller.
Some examples:
Hermès Kelly
Hermès Birkin
Botkier Bianca Satchel
Bottega Veneta Knot
Botkier Trigger
Bulga Butterfly
Chanel 2.55
Chloé Edith
Chloé Paddington
Fendi B
Fendi Spy
Givenchy Nightingale
Dolce and Gabbana Lily
Dior Samurai
Kooba Sienna
Louis Vuitton Speedy
Marc Jacobs Stam
Marcela Calvet Fay Dorys
Prada Fairy Bag
Rebecca Minkoff Morning After
YSL Muse
YSL Downtown
Treesje Asher Grande
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