Handbags hold items that are a daily necessity, complement a woman’s wardrobe, and even sometimes make a bold fashion statement. The term handbag began appearing in the early 1900s. Initially, it was most often used to refer to men’s hand-luggage. Women’s accessory bags grew larger and more complex during that period, and the term was attached to the women’s accessory. Handbags are used as fashion accessories as well as functional ones.
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As a fashion accessory, handbags can be categorized according to the silhouette of the bag, as well as the type of handle. There are many popular handbag silhouettes:
- Baguette: a small, narrow, rectangular shape purse, resembling a French loaf of bread (baguette)
- Barrel: shaped like a barrel or closed tube, usually with shoulder-length straps
- Bowling bag purse: a popular 1990s “retro” style for younger women, modelled after American bags used to carry bowling balls
- Bucket bag: shaped like a bucket, medium-size or large, with shoulder straps and a drawstring closure
- Clutch: a handbag without handles, rectangular in shape, often an evening bag but used during the day as well
- Doctor’s bag: modelled after a Victorian era doctor’s bag for making housecalls
- Drawstring: a purse that closes with a drawstring at the top, may have wrist- or shoulder-length straps, popular as an evening bag style
- Half-moon: shaped as a half-moon
- Hobo: medium-size crescent-shaped bag with a top zipper and often a slouch or dip in the centre; a modern, casual silhouette
- Kiondo: a handwoven handbag made from sisal with leather trimmings. It is indigenous to Kenya
- Lighted: a handbag with a lighting system which has been attempted since the 1950s without success until when in 2011 the first successful lighted handbag was brought to market.
- Messenger bag: one long strap worn across the body, inspired by bags worn by urban messengers to deliver business mail, a modern silhouette
- Minaudiere: a small rectangular evening bag, usually hard-bodied, sometimes held inside a soft fabric bag that serves as a sleeve
- Muff: a winter bag made of real or faux fur, wool or velvet that has zippered compartments and a slip opening for hands
- Pocketbook: small purse, rectangular shape
- Pouch: small bag such as a pocket, teabag, money bag, sporran, etc.
- Saddle purse: shaped like a horse saddle, may have equestrian motifs and hardware to emphasize the design
- Satchel: a soft-sided case usually of leather
- Tote: medium to large bag with two straps and an open top
- Trapezoid: shaped as a trapezoid, usually made of stiff material *viawikipedia
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Some of our favourite handbags this season:
MARK JACOBS, GUCCI, CELINE & BURBERRY photo:viaharpersbazaar
THE ROW, CHANEL, LOUIS VUITTON, DOLCE & GABBANA photo:viaharpersbazaar
DIOR, VERSACE, ROBERTO CAVALLI, GIORGIO ARMANI photo:viaharpersbazaar
I hope the following description will help you to choose the right handbag which will suit your body type or you can book a style consultation with us where new Signature STYLE can show you to discover the most flattering styles for you.
Body Type **Description
Tall and Thin For tall and thin body types, choose a short, slouchy shaped handbag, such as a hobo bag. Try to avoid shoulder bags with short straps, as they tend to make the wearer look taller. A handbag wider than it is tall will be the best choice.
Petite Petite people need to avoid oversized bags, as they tend to overwhelm a smaller frame. Also do not wear handbags with shoulder straps, as they will weigh a petite person down.
Plus-Size A large, structured handbag, or even a boxy handbag to help balance the wearer’s curves are the best choices of those who wear plus-sized clothing. Carrying a small bag can make a plus-size person look larger, so avoid them altogether.
Everyone Before splurging on an expensive handbag, shoppers should find one that they will be able to wear often. And if buying several handbags, be sure to buy at least one classic handbag in black or brown for everyday use. You can then experiment with other styles, knowing you have at least one you can fall back on when necessary. **viaebay
Enjoy your handbag shopping!