subject: Handbags An Essential Fashion Accessory [print this page] As we know women cannot have enough shoes, many have a whole cupboard dedicated to their shoe collection. However, within the fashion world many forget the importance of the handbag, the ultimate fashion accessory to a womans wardrobe. Many women have a larger handbag collection then shoe collection. These handbags can vary in cost; some can be an expensive purchase while others can me more affordable.
Handbags have evolved to become an essential fashion accessory;the choice is extensive with a range of styles, colours and materials. Magazines focusing on handbags and shoes, glossy pages full of adverts, articles on celebritys wearing the latest Hermes or Chanel handbagno wonder women adore their handbag collection. Handbags are seen as the ultimate arm candy; women find comfort in their handbags, as it is an accessory that contains daily essentials. Handbags are the highlight of an outfit, especially for daywear, bags become the focus on an outfit. What designer bags are the latest celebrities wearing? What colour is the must have seasonal trend? The fashion industry is all over the media and women cannot get enough of it.
Handbags have become a staple fashion accessory in womens wardrobes and many see handbags worth an investment especially the Hermes bags. Buying a well-known brand having good artisanshipmakes bags collectables and as an investment. In the past,it was the elite who bought designer bags nowwith bags becoming readily available and more marketed women save their salary just to buy the latest designer handbag. Designer bags are now so important to have in your fashion wardrobe people rent bags. This sudden need for designer bags is due to the involvement of marketing towards the middle classes.
Handbags have evolved over time; women first used purses to carry coins, whereas men had large pockets in which they could carry items. The term handbag originally originated in the 1900s. Looking over the years you can see the change in style and shape and purpose for handbags. Designers such as Chanel and Hermes have evolved the handbag not to only be practical but also fashionable. Birkin bags are arenowned handbag and can be seen as the ultimate arm candy. The Birkin bag comes in a variety of colours and materials allowing you to have one to match every outfit in your wardrobe. Another strong contender for bags are the Kelly bags, looks are similar and you can tell they are a Hermes but the shape differs, for example theKelly bag has one handle with lock and key.
A bag which is as popular but muchsmaller in size is the Chanel handbag range. Chanel handbags exude elegance, the Chanel quilted bag is the ultimate fashion must have. It has remained stylish throughout the decades and a vintage Chanel is the perfect bag to have in your collection as it is a great investment and extremely fashionable.
