Handbags – an integral and very important accessory of every woman. If the lady respects herself, she will never take with her the same bag under two different outfits. Fashion for bags has been formed for centuries, and today you can see a wide variety of sentences.
Many fashion houses offer their collections of bags. We, in turn, will try to find out what were outstanding and original handbags from famous fashion designers.
Birkin Bag (1984)
Birkin Bag handbag, in fact, is an exclusive offer for the famous actress and model Jane Birkin. At one time, the British actress closed the famous designer, they say, her bags are very uncomfortable because of the fastener. In response, the head of the Fashion House Jean Louis Dumas promised to correct the awkwardness. Since then, a famous female handbag has appeared, which conquered the hearts of many women.
The handbag costs, starting with 7.5 thousand dollars, but today it is this bag that is the most purchased. Once, a rather interesting story happened with the actress. When she took a plane ticket, he was asked how her last name was spelled, and it was not like a Birkin bag? Such a question could not not laugh and at the same time not to annoy.
The bags themselves, by the way, are made of leather various exotic animals, they are also decorated with precious stones. Make bags only to order, and the cost of the product can reach tens of thousands of dollars.
If you decide to purchase such a masterpiece for yourself, you must be vigilant and not buy a fake. How to choose a real bag? Please note that the parties to the product must correspond to the proportions of 1: 2, weight – about 1.1 kg, the bags have small, but at the same time stable legs, clear stitches with a “Christmas tree”, the appearance of the bag remains impeccable even with very long use of the accessory, and the handles are a very reliable way to fasten.
Kelly Bag (1935)
Kelly Bag – predecessor of the famous Birkin Bag. It was because of the inconvenience of Kelly Bag’s bag that the British actress asked the leading designer to remake a somewhat. The difference between the products is that Birkin has a folding top with the slots for handles, which is why it is somewhat easier to open than Kelly.
The author of the invention is Adolf and Emil-Moris Ermes (brothers-owners of the French fashion house Hermès). The bag became especially famous in 1956. Then the actress Grace Kelly, who was in an interesting position, had a bag of her stomach, hiding from the cameras of journalists.
Making a bag – exclusively manual process. As the authors say, they need 18 hours to completely complete the work. Yes, and the master himself is famous for his “permanent place of work”, and during his lifetime he has seized more than a dozen such bags.
Kelly Bag bags have unique sophistication, sophistication, as well as conciseness. Among the stars are many fans of this bag – Kate Moss, Victoria Beckham, Olsen and Britney Spears. As is known from open sources, Princess Diana waited within six months to make the queue for the acquisition of this masterpiece.
But when there was a major financial and economic crisis in Europe in 2008, the company canceled the line to order this product.
How to choose a real product? Bags should only be bought in branded stores. But if you had to accept a gift, then keep in mind: each bag has an individual number, the branded “brand” necessarily pull the handles on the “tongue”, and also impress the year of the accessory release on each bag. Kelly bag has specific silver embossing on the handle. And obvious things: the bag should not have uneven seams, and the letters and numbers should be clearly engraved, and if you remember the bag, it should very quickly acquire the original impeccable look.
Chanel (1955)
Chanel brand – all classics – classics. Everyone knows the words of Coco Chanel “I’m tired of carrying these reticules in my hands! They are uncomfortable, and I constantly lose them “. The fashion designers quickly picked up this idea, and already in 1955 they offered a bag on a chain. It was called Chanel 55 and became world classics. The peculiarity of the bag is a rectangular lock, a chain (the idea was borrowed from the nuns), an even seam, a small neat pocket for lipstick, as well as a large inner pocket. They say that it was in the inner pocket of Coco Chanel that retained “mental letters”. Today, Chanel has different modifications. Very often Chanel has as a fabric base, so leather. At first, the bag existed only in black, but then acquired various shades.
Later, the bag was added by a special logo “Classic Flaps”. These are well -known letters “C” that look in opposite directions.
If you are afraid to stumble upon a fake, you should be especially careful when choosing this accessory. Of course, you should buy a bag only in a company store where a certificate and passport are provided for the product. Each bag has its own number and own documents. Never buy Chanel not only in “fashion markets”, but also in places known for tourists where Chanel is sold fifthly cheaper. Be sure – this is a hundred percent fake.