A fashion accessory and a faithful companion for women, the bag has not always been the cult item and status item it is today. This practical accessory is so important that it deserves to trace the history of its origin. Historians claim that the history of women's bags began with a pocket-bag, which was a separate accessory and attached to the belt of a man's and women's clothing. They were used to store and carry money and various small items.
Since the 14th century, the pocket bag began to perform not only a practical function, but also became a costume decoration. Today they are made from the very different material; The shape and size of bags often changes in accordance with the arrival of new fashion. Male and female models appeared. In the Middle Ages, women typically wore wide skirts, in the numerous folds of which the first pocket bags could easily be hidden. Later they began to be attached to the belt with a chain or cord. The accessory was called “omonier”. At the Burgundian court in the 14th and 15th centuries, the omonier was an accessory to the court toilet. The quality and finishing of a handbag were an indicator of a lady’s status: the higher her position in society, the more expensive materials and finishing (gold threads, pearls, silk, precious stones) were used in tailoring.
TO XVII century representatives of the stronger sex stop using bags, as pockets appear on men's pants. They say that Louis XIV himself was the first to replace a bag with a pocket, because it was on his clothes that the first pocket appeared. As for women's bags, they have become even more diverse and sophisticated. From the Rococo era until the 19th century, women carried ornate, embroidered, knitted and woven pouches.
The year of birth of the first handbag, which began to be carried in the hand, is considered to be 1790. The Marquise de Pompadour is considered to be the trendsetter of the new fashion. During that period, a trapezoidal women's bag made of textiles with a long, retractable silk cord appeared. The product was decorated with embroidery, beads, lace and more. The accessory has become an integral part of the ladies' toilet. Ladies kept smelling salts, perfume, and a handkerchief in their purses.
In the 19th century, handbags increased slightly in size and took on a wide variety of shapes. Additional branches appeared in them. For the first time, a women's accessory now has a frame lock. A bag with such a clasp is called a “reticule”.
Bags began to be classified according to purpose: for walks, celebrations, visits, dates, going to the theater and other occasions. They were decorated with pearls, embroidery, ribbons and other things.
By the mid-1850s, with the development of railroads and cruise ships, people began to travel a lot. There was a need to transport things in more functional and capacious items. Companies began to produce luggage bags. Suitcases from Louis Vuitton have become very popular. The traveling bag became widespread: it was used for travel by men and women (it was first created from tapestry fabric by Pierre Godillot in France in 1826).
Most of the classic bags known today were invented by the famous saddlery houses of Paris at the end of the 19th century.
Louis Vuitton's "Steamer bag", created in 1901, became the predecessor of the tote bag. An updated version of this model remains in production to this day.
In 1932, Gaston-Louis Vuitton, at the request of a champagne manufacturer, created the Noe bag, which was designed to carry exactly five bottles of champagne. Later it became the prototype for all modern models of bucket bags.
Emile Maurice Hermès has managed to transform saddlebags into elegant travel accessories.
The prototype of all sports bags, including the tennis bag from Adidas 1980 and the bowling bag from Prada 1990, was the Bolide created by Hermes in 1923. The Plume bag, created by Hermes in 1933, is based on the design of a horse blanket.
The phrase “handbag” itself came into use around the 19th century and meant a small bag for traveling, and from the end of the 19th century in Britain this name spread to a handbag that was carried by the handles or, later, on the shoulder.
In 1923, the first fastener was invented. And a little later - “lightning”, which is still the most popular option today. Bags were made of leather and velvet, decorated with embroidery and fringe. Art Deco style came into fashion. At that time, many archaeological discoveries were made, and the Egyptian style came into fashion. In addition, designers began to draw inspiration from other ethnic motifs, such as African ones. And these patterns became part of the decor of fashionable handbags.
Another sign of the Art Deco style were minaudière handbags made by the famous jewelry company Van Cleef & Arpels. The minaudiere became an indispensable accessory for a lady from high society, which spoke of her high status. A distinctive feature of the minaudiere is the precious stones and metals that are used in its creation.
Experiments with form began. In the late 1930s, handbag designs began to reflect the spirit of surrealism and eccentricity. The designer who managed to embody this spirit best of all was Elsa Schiaparelli. She designed a black velvet handbag in the shape of a phone with an embroidered gold dial. This idea was suggested to her by the legendary artist Salvador Dali. She also created bags in the shape of an apple, an inverted bouquet, etc.
In the 50s, small, stylish, and (due to the advent of new technologies) often completely transparent bags came into fashion. During this period, the trend of wearing small handbags was promoted by the elegant and feminine Christian Dior New Look. Since the 1950s, everyone began to create expensive branded bags.
The 1950s marked the transition between functional bags and bags as status items. In 1956, Hermes released the Kelly bag. This model existed as early as 1892 and was used as a saddle bag, evolving into an everyday women's bag in the 1930s. A direct role in the popularization of the Kelly bag was played by a photo of a movie star who had just become a crowned lady, Grace Kelly, which was published in Life magazine. In the photo, she was covering her slightly rounded tummy with a bag from the paparazzi lenses. The handbag instantly became the object of desire for all fashionistas and officially received the name “Kelly Bag”, thus the cult of the bag was born.
Hermès created another iconic Birkin bag in 1981, after British actress and singer Jane Birkin spilled the contents of her Kelly bag on a plane. They say that sitting next to her was Jean-Louis Dumas Hermes, the chairman of the board of Hermes, who (after reflecting on what had happened) three years later created a comfortable bag especially for her. The new accessory was called the "Birkin", and since then it has become an indispensable status symbol.
In 1955, Chanel created her famous quilted “2.55” bag. The name of the bag "2.55" reflects the month and year of creation: February 1955. Coco was very observant; she saw that handbags, which women carried under their arms or in their hands, did not give them freedom of action. Chanel replaced handbag handles with chains of flat links or links intertwined with strips of leather. This model could already be worn on the shoulder, hands became free. The Chanel 2.55 handbag has become a model of functionality: it has pockets for a mirror, lipstick and powder compact, a special compartment closed from prying eyes and an external pocket in which you can store theater tickets and small bills.
In our dynamically developing age, fashion for bags changes as rapidly as for any other item of clothing.
The history of bags dates back about six thousand years. Which is not surprising, since at all times people needed to store and carry money and various small things in something. Scientists believe that the first bags were actually pockets, clothing with which appeared in the 17th century. They decorated camisoles, vests, and after some time, trousers.
Although, long before the appearance of pockets on clothes, coins or other necessary accessories were stored in bags. Women preferred to wear them under their skirts (in our time, ladies continue to hide money in places hidden from prying eyes), and men hung them on their belts. In the Middle Ages, such bags were called “pockets for goods” or “omoniers”. In addition to them, they often also carried small leather bags for small coins. They were a decoration of the court toilet.
In the 15th-16th centuries, the fashion for bags moved further; they were already made in different sizes - from the smallest to the most capacious. When walking, the coins jingled in them, so that by the sound one could determine the wealth of their owner. When pockets appeared, the men moved all the contents of their bags into them and felt quite comfortable. For women, pockets were not enough, so they began to carry bags with them, where they put all the necessary little things. Already in those days, such bags were made from different fabrics, differing in shape and finish. They were embroidered with beads, decorated with embroidery and glass beads. Wicker and knitted reticules appeared. Bags stopped being hidden and began to be actively displayed as decoration, an element of the toilet.
In the 18th century, lace “pompadour” handbags came into fashion; they were named after the favorite of King Louis XV. They were bags with a round bottom, the neck of which was tightened with braid. Along with the pompadour, hidden pockets that were sewn into skirts came into fashion.
When did this accessory appear in its familiar form? The history of the emergence of modern bags begins during the French Revolution (late 18th - early 19th centuries), when new fashion, according to which women had to hold pocket bags in their hands, and men had their hands in their pockets. This innovation led to the fact that the fairer sex no longer needed pockets, coin holders, bags and other similar items. All this was replaced by a small handbag, which they carried in their hand.
There was no large-scale production of bags at this time. They were made by individual craftsmen, usually to order. But the situation has changed over time. So, from the middle to the end of the 19th century, during the reign of Queen Victoria of Great Britain, factories for the production of bags were opened (for example: Hermès and Louis Vuitton). From this period they began to be produced in large quantities. At the same time, bags self made continued to be valued higher than industrial designs, but only very wealthy people could afford them, since the cost was quite high.
In the 19th century, locks began to be made on bags, but zippers, common today, appeared only in the 20th century. At the same time, the rules of good manners required that the color of the handbag match the other accessories in the suit, so choosing it correctly was quite difficult. Strict bags of regular geometric shapes are considered classics, and they are also quite versatile.
The 20th century finally and unconditionally accepted handbags, as well as trousers in women's wardrobes, short skirts and haircuts. On October 4, the UK even celebrates a special holiday - National Bag Day.
The position of women in society has changed dramatically, and perhaps that is why, given the new needs of women, larger bags began to appear. The fashion for this item of clothing has always changed rapidly - sometimes miniature handbags with a thin strap or chain are popular, sometimes, on the contrary, large ones.
The history of the birth of things is always attractive, since this history takes us to the roots of ancient artifacts, to the origins of the emergence of civilizations and material evidence of the emergence and development of human culture. It would seem that everything was always in order, as it is with you and me now. There have always been bags, and they have always been a purely feminine attribute and have always been divided clearly according to their purpose:
evening and elegant - for small items and cosmetics;
business and strict - for papers and documents;
practical, economic - for all kinds of purchases;
road ones - for everything at once.
But not everything is right that it seems to us. Bags, so necessary and familiar that “without them it’s like having no hands,” arose quite recently, about three centuries ago.
When did the modern bag appear?
The history of the modern bag began in the 17th century. But if you look deep into the centuries, you will discover interesting fact: the bag was a purely masculine item, and not at all feminine. Especially a leather bag, an expensive, rare item, passed down from generation to generation by inheritance - from father to son. Leather has always been a rare and expensive material. Therefore, people did not always use leather bags. It would never occur to anyone to slaughter their own calf, nurse cow, or goat to make a bag or a pair of boots.
People used fabric bags, which were called differently, while remaining just shopping bags. That's what they were called - suma. But there was also a kitty, and a pocket, and a purse, and a bag, and also a katul, a purse, a knapsack, and this is not a complete list of names. It does not take into account the numerous dialectal and regional variations of the word "bag". Why do such things exist? different names for one subject?
When did the first bag appear? Bag, pouch, pouch.
The history of the birth of the bag is mysterious and not entirely clear. Its roots are lost in hoary antiquity, so distant and archaic that from myths Ancient Greece reeks of youthful naivety. What is clear is that the bag comes from one ancestor, namely the money bag. By the way, this is confirmed by linguistics. For example, in English a handbag and a wallet are denoted by the same word - "purse".
Even before the ancient Greeks, the Assyrians and Babylonians had the custom of carrying money in specially sewn bags, tied with a strap or strong ribbon.
And this is what the magic bag of the ancient Greek hero Perseus looked like, who, judging by the surviving image on a red-figure vase, using an invisibility helmet and winged sandals, is going to escape from the persecution of Medusa’s sister Gorgon, thirsty for revenge.
This bag made of magical fabric, which took on the size and shape of the object that was in it, was given to Perseus by sea nymphs along with an invisibility helmet and sandals with wings.
Sum, kalita, pocket, pouch, knapsack, purse, pouch, bag - all these words once denoted a leather or fabric pouch or pouch in which money was stored and transported and which was hung from a belt or worn over the shoulder by the most different people- merchants, beggars, princes, artisans, nobles and peasants.
In search of the homeland of the bag, going on a journey through dictionaries, we learn that the Grand Duke of Moscow Ivan I from the Rurik family received the nickname “Kalita”, which meant “bag of money”. The nobles who served at the court of this prince received the surname Kalitina. The word “kalita” itself is of Turkic origin, from the Turkic “kalta”, which also means “money bag, wallet”.
We learn that the word “pouch,” as a small bag for storing tobacco, tightened with a cord, is called, also came to us from the Turkic language. The name of this tobacco pouch is derived from the Turkic "kitty?" and meant "leather bag". But in Turkey, a pouch was a special, expensively made pouch for storing gold coins. Usually the Turkish Sultan presented pouches with money to his favorites. In Europe during the Crusades, it was known as the Saracen pouch.
Studying the history of such a familiar and necessary accessory in everyday life as a bag, we learn that the word “swindler” comes from the word “moshna” and meant a thief who knew how to deftly cut off a purse tied to his belt. This is what the prince's expensive purse looked like.
A purse, according to Dahl, is “a purse, a bag, a pouch, a money pouch, held or tied, private treasury, money, wealth.” In Rus', money was very heavy, and the purse had to be very durable, made of high-quality leather. The purse, which contained more than ten rubles, was quite weighty - several kilograms. The word moshna in its original meaning has survived to this day. Here are a few sayings collected by Dahl that are still relevant and used today:
Take out your purse and pay.
Take out your purse, empty your treasury!
Not in my head, not in my money.
The purse is thick, but the house is not empty.
And the money was great, and it was all gone.
It’s not tempting to pay from someone else’s money.
In someone else's purse - not in your own pot: you can't figure out where it's thick and where it's empty.
Someone else's purse, like someone else's conscience: darkness.
As already mentioned, the ancient Assyrians and Babylonians wore belt pouches for money. Only men carried them. The ancient Greeks and Romans wore such bags on the belt of their chiton. In the ancient world, special large bags or storage bags were also sewn large quantity money even before our era, since the first money appeared in the form of bronze and iron coins, since a cloth or knitted bag was quickly worn out and torn, and this often threatened the loss of the entire fortune. The tanned leather was soft and durable.
In medieval Europe, during the era of the Crusades, “Saracenic pouches” became widespread. And the larger and more voluminous such a money pouch was, the richer the person was. This is the origin of the expression “money bag”. At the court of the Duke of Burgundy, such a leather pouch for money was an obligatory part of the court toilet of gentlemen and ladies, and it was no longer called a Saracen pouch, but an omonier.
In late Gothic, entire collections of omoniers of various sizes appeared, which were worn at the waist. European women fastened the pouch to their belt and wore it under their overskirt, which had a special slit (the prototype of a modern pocket) to take out money. And, of course, it was the women who carried more than just money in their belt ommoniers. This fact marked the beginning of the modern bag, in which nowadays not only a wallet with money is carried, but also much more. European women carried necessary small things in Saracen bags, such as a small mirror, small keys to boxes, a comb and other small items.
Thus, we can assume that the modern bag originated from the banal Saracen pouch through the efforts of European fashionistas. In the 17th century, women began to wear embroidered, knitted, and wicker pouches, richly decorated with beads and bugles, although fashion changed quickly and radically: the bags were no longer hidden in pockets under the overskirt. Richly decorated with bugles and beads, and among aristocrats precious stones, they were displayed as a symbol of nobility and power. Money and other small things would still be carried in belt pouches if the great French Sun King Louis XIV had not invented the pocket. The first pocket in Europe in the modern sense appeared on His Majesty's doublet in the 17th century. Then, later, pockets appeared on vests, and then, with the advent of trousers, on trousers. And yet the bag, as we understand it, has been waiting in the wings for a long time.
So, in the 17th century, men acquired pockets and stopped wearing waist pouches. At the same time, women's bags as bags began to appear in Germany and the Scandinavian countries. It was a voluminous flat bag made of fabric or leather, attached to a metal rectangular frame. These bags were bulky, but were worn in the same way as belt bags - on the belt. In fact, it was not quite a bag yet, but a modernized belt bag. These bags were a must married woman and the mistress of the house. They were often passed down through generations. Rich families used a silver frame and expensive fabrics; poorer houses were content with a copper or iron frame and inexpensive cloth or leather. At the same time, special women’s bags for prayer books began to appear, with which pious parishioners attended church. Men almost completely abandoned waist pouches and used exclusively pockets. Only inveterate gamblers and tobacco lovers continued to use small, beautifully decorated bags in the form of a rectangular frame. decorated, where they kept bones, card decks and snuff boxes. But these belt bags also began to look more and more like a cloth bag: expensive fabric was attached to a rectangular frame.
By the time French Revolution women's handbag appeared in the highest spheres of aristocratic circles. But there she retained the traditional shape of the ancient belt pouch. The fashion at court for an elegant women's handbag was introduced by the favorite of Louis XV, the Marquise de Pompadour. It was a handicraft bag made of velvet and lace. It had an important difference from a waist bag. It had long ribbon handles and became an accessory mandatory for every self-respecting la dame a la mode. A miniature handbag in the shape of a bag tied with a ribbon is still called a “pompadour”, although it is better known as a reticule, as the marquise’s contemporaries called this handbag in which threads and needles were stored: reticule, from the Latin reticulum, which translates as “mesh”.
The fashion for handbags for handicrafts instantly spread from high-society salons to bourgeois living rooms. The demand for handbags has increased. But simultaneously with the massive demand, new, more democratic requirements for a tiny reticule appeared. In an environment where embroidery and sewing were considered the most decent activities for a woman, the work bag became flat and rectangular. Such bags were made of satin, richly decorated with embroidery, and decorated with glass beads, tassels and ribbons. The bag demonstrated the ingenuity and skill of the owner, since most often it was made with her own hands. Such a demonstration acquired particular importance during a wedding, for which the bride prepared a special wedding handbag. The increased demand for handicraft bags has also generated an increased supply of the market. The luxury industry began to actively develop, with numerous handicraft workshops producing fashionable reticules for sale. This is how the mass production of handbags for handicrafts appeared, although at first handicraft.
In the 19th century, due to the greater democratization of aristocratic circles, many other types of handbags arose. Bags for handicrafts faded into the background, but very miniature ones appeared, which were intended specifically for visits. They couldn't fit anything except business cards. Other types of handbags have appeared, more functional. For example, luxurious evening bags included a fan and a ball notebook (carnet de bal).
Theater bags contained a fan, lorgnette or theater binoculars. Usually evening and theater bags were also equipped with a pocket for a bottle of perfume and a tiny coin purse for change. The techniques for making them were very diverse and often such handbags were a real work of art. The most popular handbags were made from satin, brocade or tapestry fabric. Sometimes fabric with a thematic, genre or landscape pattern was woven to special order, sometimes decorated with embroidery or beads. Among the varieties of ancient beads there were so small that even special needles with a diameter of 0.2-0.3 mm turned out to be too thick for their holes.
The handbag remained such an accessory for ladies of high society, ladies from the middle nobility and bourgeois circles until the disappearance of rigid social classes. The democratization of the masses has given rise to a massive demand for bags. In addition, the liberated masses became interested in tourism and travel, which was previously available only to the rich and aristocrats. The fashion for travel and tourism at the end of the 19th and beginning of the 20th centuries gave birth to a luggage bag. This travel bag has become that integral item of European wardrobe, which we call a bag. You don't need fancy handbags to travel. The handbag remained a decorative accessory, a must, for example, for theatergoers, but it now has a dynamic clone in the form of a travel, business and functional bag. The process of women's emancipation also affected this. In 1896, the house of Louis Vuitton presented the world with its first luggage collection with its famous LV logo. From this moment on, luggage powerfully invades the sphere of fashion, and a woman's handbag constantly balances on the line between a purely secular accessory and a traveling bag. In addition to the handbag itself (purse, reticule), a more capacious variety of “handbag” has appeared in women’s everyday life.
In the modern understanding, a bag is a haberdashery product, not only functional, but also an emotionally charged, elegant, fashionable accessory. A modern bag is both something that adorns a woman along with virtue and a little black dress (as the great Coco Chanel said), and something that is pragmatic and useful for men.
A woman should always look at the highest level. To be amazingly beautiful, everything is taken into account: grooming, hairstyle, makeup, outfit, shoes, accessories.
One of the main accessories that we simply cannot imagine ourselves without is a handbag.
Why do you need a bag?
During the day, lovely ladies may need countless things: from a comb to a wallet. And a woman puts this whole world in her purse, from which, if necessary, you can fish out a notebook, a brush or lipstick, a nail file, a hairpin or a tape measure. And, of course, the handbag completes the look: it balances the dress and shoes and gives the necessary accent.
This is an accessory that combines beauty with practicality.
History of bags
As an item for carrying necessary things, history of the bag goes back to ancient times. Initially, primitive people put their simple belongings into a well-dressed large skin, and, having tied such a bundle, they hung it on a stick to make it easier to carry. When they learned how to weave, they began to use canvas instead of skin, and this was the birth of the first knapsacks.
In ancient Greek myths, we find a story about Perseus, who, after a duel with Medusa the Gorgon, put her head in his bag.
In 1992, in the Austrian Alps, archaeologists discovered a human mummy with a leather “backpack” over his shoulders. Research has shown that the prehistoric traveler is 5,000 years old.
Initially, the bag was more like a sack, used to carry heavy things and was made of leather or canvas.
To carry money or any small items with them, in Ancient Greece they used small bags that were hidden in the folds of a toga or tied to a belt. And in Africa, amulets were kept in such bags, and the bag itself was considered magical.
In Europe, since the 11th century, men and women wore handbags on their belts - laumonier, a kind of coin holders for alms. And men stored tobacco in pouches, which had already become elements of the costume.
History of creation women's bag as an accessory begins in the 12th century, when mirrors, prayer books, smelling salts, dice, and card decks began to be carried in such bags. Then handbags began to be decorated with gold and silk embroidery, lace and tassels. Sometimes bells were attached to them, which created a melodic accompaniment to the gait.
The fashion for handbags was introduced by the famous Marquise Pompadour. The energetic favorite made an insipid craft bag, tied with a ribbon, into an expensive, stylish accessory that demonstrated the status of the hostess. Since then, it has been named after her - pompadour, although the ladies of the 18th century called it reticule - mesh.
The bags now contained everything: powder, a fan, perfume, a ball book, love letters, a lorgnette, and theater binoculars. Since that time, a rectangular handbag similar to an envelope has come into fashion. There could be pockets inside for various small items.
Active, energetic young ladies of the 18th century became the owners of travel bags - special suitcases (handbags, boxes) with many accessories for small items.
The 19th century brought fashion for chatelaines - miniature handbags attached to the belt with a special hook.
Now the handbags could be different sizes depending on the purpose: from tiny business card holders to bags with ballroom accessories. Now bags were made not only from leather or canvas, but also from satin, velvet, tapestry, and brocade. Often fabrics were made to order with genre designs. Bead embroidery was practiced.
If initially handbags were worn on the belt, then on the wrist, then from the 19th century they moved to the hand and to the shoulder. For travel, roomy suitcases are used. And already in 1896, the first collection from the fashion house Louis Vuitton appeared, which featured luggage bags.
What types of bags are there?
The twentieth century opens up to the world folder bags, briefcase bags, suitcase bags, bags for gas masks, designer bags, not to mention bags for work, walks, picnics, cocktails, the beach or funerals.
In the 21st century it becomes relevant psychologist bag. A set of 34 items, including a thermos with boiling water, an aroma lamp, tea, coffee, cognac, lemon, and a relaxation ball. Thanks to this kit, a specialist will be able to provide emergency psychological assistance.
A laptop bag has become a popular stylish accessory.
World designers high fashion They make bags in the shape of cars, airplanes, soccer balls, animals, and musical instruments. 
The manufacturer's brand begins to play a big role. Bag museums are appearing in Tokyo, Great Britain, and France. There is even National Bag Day, which was introduced in England in 2010.
Nowadays it has become an axiom that you can never have too many bags. The bag must correspond to its purpose: we cannot go to the theater with a sports bag, or to a restaurant with a backpack. And a self-respecting girl must have a work bag, an evening bag and a travel bag. It is advisable to have them in several colors to match any outfit.
Of course, in summer light or bright prints are used, in winter they often lean towards dark options.
Those who want to know what types of bags are there, photos The article will answer all questions.
Character of a woman based on her bag is recognized
Determine tastes, preferences, woman's mood by bag not difficult. You just need to know which girl chose , and psychology, the science of the soul, will help you understand the character of a lady.
It is believed that on average a handbag can hold about 30 items.
A pedantic and punctual person, as a rule, has all her things in exemplary order, each in its place in the appropriate compartment. Such girls are very disciplined and organized, reliable employees and colleagues. They are active and reliable.
If all the objects are in disarray and it takes a long time to find them, then we are dealing with a creative, dreamy person. A young lady with chaos in her purse will always find new way solving the problem.
A thoughtful, calculating person has a minimum of items in her luggage, but they help her out in all unforeseen situations.
A huge number of things speak of an insecure nature, which tries to provide for all life’s moments. With the accumulation of experience, the contents of the bag will decrease.
Unnecessary items (buttons, coupons, used tickets, several notebooks and pens, broken hairpins and old keys) are kept by romantic but careless young ladies. It is unlikely that they will need a candy wrapper from a candy eaten two months ago. As a rule, they behave the same way around the house: leaving unwashed dishes in the sink for 2-3 days is not a problem.
A practical, economical, broad-minded lady, she has in her collection a durable stylish bag"Psyche", made from environmentally friendly jute fiber.
Notice how the girl carries her bag.
Discreet conservative ladies carry their handbag by the handle. They have an excellent upbringing and a developed sense of responsibility.
A thrifty, sensible woman will most likely put her handbag on the crook of her elbow, and a shy and insecure woman - on her shoulder.
An independent and self-confident lady will carry her purse by the corner, and for an active person it is convenient to throw the strap over her head in the “postman” style.
A reserved, responsible young lady will clutch her purse under her arm, while an energetic, inquisitive nature will rest behind her back.
Of course, when determining the character of a girl, you need to take into account that time goes by accumulation of experience, change of mood. Therefore, the preference for certain models and colors, as well as the manner of wearing bags, may change.
Bags need to be protected
Along with clothes and shoes, the bag should look impeccable. If you want to extend the life of your favorite accessory, you should handle it carefully. Now, taken from grandmothers' chests, carefully preserved handbags become almost museum exhibits. They pay a lot of money for this vintage. And maybe in fifty years your granddaughter will be sporting your favorite handbags. So it's worth keeping them shiny appearance. You will learn how to properly care for your handbag at home from.
How to wash a bag?
We don't always know Is it possible to wash a leather bag and how to clean it.
And to add shine, wipe with a sponge with glycerin or castor oil. To renew the leather of the bag, you can apply it to the surface nourishing cream and after 20 - 30 minutes, carefully wipe it off with a flannel cloth. An orange peel or a cut of fresh onion will also add freshness to the skin.
A Is it possible to wash a suede bag and how to clean it?
If the suede is heavily soiled, wash it in a warm soapy solution. Usually it is enough to wipe off the dust with a cloth and wipe from time to time with a crust of black bread or a large soft eraser.
However, it is best to purchase a ready-made product for cleaning the product of the required type and use it according to the instructions. Then you can safely say: “ My favorite bag everything is fine!”
There are special sprays for patent leather handbags that maintain shine and do not stain clothes. Lacquered leather can only withstand a temperature range of -15 - +25 degrees. In severe frost or heat it cracks.
It is better to clean exotic leather carefully with a dry cloth. Do not get wet under any circumstances!
How and where to store bags at home correctly?
To allow natural leather to breathe, you need to store such a bag in a fabric bag or box.
You need to put crumpled newspapers inside to maintain its shape.
To prevent skin from burning, it is better to protect it from light.
To prevent stretching of leather products, do not carry heavy items in them. It is believed that a bag should not weigh more than 2 kilograms: this is harmful both for the accessory and for the female body.
Never place a wet bag on a radiator or any other heating device; leave it to dry at room temperature.
A bag is not only a practical and fashionable accessory. This is a kind of business card of a woman that completes the image and makes it unique. Therefore, your handbag deserves to always be at its best in appearance and condition.
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Sometimes fashion trends develop into trends that accompany us for several seasons in a row.
The most convenient and comfortable of them receive recognition on a planetary scale. Agree, bell sleeves are not suitable for everyone, but over the knee boots have held the leading position for many years in a row. A similar story happened with the belt bag. It’s hard to overestimate the opportunity to carry all the most important things with you, but at the same time have your hands free.
Nowadays, the belt bag has turned into a super fashionable accessory, however, initially it served only for utilitarian purposes.
Archaeologists have found the ancestors of modern fanny packs back in Egypt and Ancient Greece. Worn in them small items necessary for daily needs, such as tools.
Bags, which, perhaps, would not be a shame to wear today, appeared in the 14th century, during the Renaissance.
Back then, the belt bag looked like a hanging wallet and was called an “aumonier” (Aumônière). Representatives of the upper classes ordered omoniers made of expensive fabrics with luxurious embroidery or leather trimmed with fur. They carried coins, perfume, and scarves in such bags.
It was possible to attach several omoniers to the belt at once. By the way, at that time they themselves did not have a strap: a belt from clothes was threaded through the holes in the bag.
Commoners also wore belt bags, but they were made of simple, durable materials to securely hold much more prosaic things on their belts.
You see, a small bag on a belt would have remained just “one of...” if not for the 90s of the twentieth century.
The decade adored by designers has many recognizable features - grunge, linen style, chokers. This list also includes a belt bag. Then everyone fell in love with her: partygoers, skateboarders, busy mothers and Hollywood stars.
In our homeland, a belt bag has its own special flair: in the 90s, not a single shuttle bus, a seller of Turkish terry robes at the market, or a currency dealer at an exchanger could do without it - it was convenient to put money in the bag. A solid foundation was laid, and over time, every second person had a bag on his belt.
Something similar to an epidemic has been happening for the last two years. Fashion brands they compete to see who can produce a “hot pie,” and street fashion stars compete to see what unexpected look they can come up with with it. Belt bags have become an order of magnitude more luxurious than their predecessors, and they are most often worn not on the hips, but on the waist or even as a cross-body.
Daredevils, as always, set the trend themselves: Jared Leto drove all fashionistas and fashionistas crazy with his favorite fanny pack (and biceps) back in 2014.
This spring, in my opinion, the best belt bags are from Marc Jacobs and Miu Miu - they will fit everything you need.
