What can be called the most important female accessory? Shoes and bags have long struggled for first place in the list of things that matter most to the girl. The latter will be discussed today. A modern woman, regardless of age and social status, has not one model of a woman's bag, but at least several, and their purpose is different. There are evening, everyday, household, for study, for traveling, as well as special ones, bought for a particular outfit.
Men would be lost in this variety, while women navigate the world of bags perfectly, knowing exactly why they need to purchase one or another model.
Classification
In the photo - models of women's handbags, very different. But any of them can be attributed to one or another group, depending on the qualifying attribute.
First of all, all models are divided according to two main characteristics: by age and by purpose.
By age:
- childrenâs;
- youth;
- womenâs.
By appointment:
- everyday;
- weekends (the evening ones also belong to them);
- housekeeping - you should not be skeptical of them, today they are represented by a very attractive model range;
- road - comfortable and roomy;
- sports - suitable for sportswear.
Within these large groups, several subclasses are distinguished according to the following characteristics: type of design, degree of rigidity and season.
By design, there are smart (weekend and evening), business and official models of women's bags.
In terms of stiffness: soft, hard, intermediate version - semi-rigid.
Seasonality: traditionally in the fashion world there are two seasons - autumn-winter and spring-summer. Bags qualify the same way. But in reality, every lady has bags for all seasons separately: for a summer sundress, an autumn coat, a winter outfit (usually a universal model of a womanâs bag), and a spring light trench coat.
Bags can also be divided by type of material: leather, suede, artificial leather and suede, fur, lacquer, textiles, etc.
Different types of handles are used in different styles, namely: slotted, all-cut, short and hard (rigid) long straps over the shoulder, mounted on rings, half-length shoulder straps, handle-ring, handle-loop.
The next is a classification by form. And in the vast world of women's accessories, it is customary to distinguish characteristic models of women's bags into separate groups. Read about them below.
Tote bag
It can be recognized by its rectangular shape and open top. This is a great universal model for everyday wear. But she can also be safely taken to any event or even to a romantic date. Tote handles are semi-long, which allows you to carry it both in your hands and over your shoulder, which only emphasizes its practicality.
This model is found in many variations - business, casual, evening, as well as beach.
Hobo bag
If you translate the name of this style, you get something like "vagrant". Hobo is a large shapeless bag made of soft material in the shape of a banana (oblong and due to the lack of a frame slightly curved). Usually she has one pen, less often two. In general, it is a convenient and practical everyday bag that can hold a lot of things. But for documents and important papers, it is not suitable.
Duffle
Roughly translated as âduffel bagâ, âtourist equipmentâ. This style is designed for travel: the bag is elongated and equipped with handy handles and a long belt. Often has wheels (for traveling on the ground and patch pockets. Recently, leather models of womenâs duffle bags have become very popular - this is both stylish and practical.
Satchel bag
The shape of the model resembles a medium-sized briefcase, backpack or diplomat - with a flat bottom and a pair of short comfortable handles. Often, in addition to it, they offer a long seat belt to carry it over the shoulder. Unlike a briefcase and diplomat, a setchel is a soft bag.
Messenger bag
Itâs easy to guess from the name that this is the famous âmessenger bagâ that can be worn over the shoulder. The models of women's messenger bags have a convenient long strap, so they can be worn both over the shoulder and at the ready to better distribute the load. Great for moving various papers and laptops. Today, these accessories are made mainly of genuine leather or high-quality ballistic nylon.
Field bag
Camping bag. It is usually worn over the shoulder. This is something like a denim bag made of thick fabric. Often equipped with a huge number of pockets in order to shove all the necessary things on them. Large field bags are used as a travel suitcase, so they are equipped with wheels.
Frame bag
Business tight women bag. Models may vary in shape, but they are always medium-sized frame products with a rigid reinforced frame in the area of ââthe fastener. Most often, a freimbag has the appearance of a semicircular bag. The bag fits the strict dress code, and you can safely carry important papers in it. However, liberties are allowed in the design - different colors, textures, metal chains instead of classic pens, etc.
Shopper bag (shopper)
A model for active shoppers and avid shopaholics in the form of a large rectangular bag with handles. The handles are half-long, so that the shopper can be thrown over his shoulder.
Clutch (clutch)
Translated means âto claspâ, that is, in fact, it is a small flat bag, the size of a little more than a wallet, without handles. Designed for an evening pastime - a romantic date, a trip to the theater or to a banquet. Sometimes it has a thin belt, tightening for convenience. The world of clutches is huge and diverse - there are mini and maxi clutches, transformers and even revolutionary clutches with a handle - they are carried by passing the palm of your hand into the handle, clutching the bag and pressing it to the hip.
Wristlet bag (arlist)
Lilliput handbags for carrying on a belt or on a hand, instead of a bracelet or watch. Very stylish and feminine.
Handheld bag
A tiny handbag with short handles, worn in hands as an elegant decoration. They are suitable for sophisticated girls with an exquisite style of clothing.
Pouch
Bag-pouch - a small bag with a lacing or on a belt over the shoulder. There are everyday models and evening dresses. The latter have a richer decor.
Cigar box
Literally can be translated as âcigar boxâ. This is a tough little oblong bag that resembles a box. Most often offered in the evening.
Muff
Cylindrical bags in the form of a clutch, usually with fur trim or completely made of fur. Complemented with a thin belt-chain over the shoulder.
Kelly bag
The legendary model that has gained worldwide popularity thanks to Grace Kelly. It was created by the famous model house Hermes in the thirties of the last century. And at first it did not attract wide attention, since in general it is a classic, austere and concise trapezoidal bag with short handles complemented by a long strap. But as soon as Grace Kelly began to appear in the press with this accessory, all women instantly wanted to get it.
Biker bag
Bag of original style with a complex cut. Small, with an abundance of metal fittings and rivets.
Baguette bag
An elongated bag in the shape of an elongated baguette with rounded edges and a harness of medium length. This style optically increases the girl's height. Baguettes with a metal chain instead of a harness, in a black and white palette and with an animal print (zebra, leopard, snake, crocodile) are in fashion today.
What will be fashionable in the coming season?
Not so long ago, just 100 years ago, women all the same carried the same type of bags - the one that was in fashion. They differed from each other in color, details, variations of performance, but still they looked like each other like clones. About 50-60 years ago, ladies began to wear several different models of women's bags in one season. But their choice was limited - only a few well-established styles.
Today, a girl can afford to buy any bag - classic, strict, business or artsy and original. The main thing is that she fit the style of clothing and harmoniously emphasize it. Today, like in no other era, a variety of colors and shapes and personality are welcome, so you can buy everything.
But still, designers impose their vision of beauty on consumers and every season present to the public fashionable models of womenâs handbags. In the coming, 2018 and spring of the next 2019, preference should be given to the following styles:
- clutches;
- evening bags on a chain - a trend for several seasons;
- pouches;
- Backpacks
- tiny midget bags;
- shoulder bags - the main trend of the current season;
- decorative suitcases;
- vintage models;
- bags from any textile, with appliqués, embroidery and other interesting decor;
- styles of unusual shape;
- polygon bags.
Also, all models of women's handbags made of genuine leather unexpectedly returned to fashion - today these are not just practical everyday things, but stylish and bright accessories, complemented by eye-catching decorative elements - ruffles, embroidery, appliques, etc.
Bags in the following materials are in fashion today:
- matte stylish leather;
- noble suede without extra details;
- velvet - combined with a luxurious evening outfit;
- faux fur - unexpectedly returned to fashion again: today womenâs bags are made either entirely from this material, or use it as a catchy finish;
- shiny metallic materials in gold and silver - with a touch of luxury and glamor.
It is also interesting to see what the most famous fashion houses put on the catwalk. So, Elie Saab showed the world his vision of a luxurious clutch - with gold prints, Gucci pleased the ladies with an evening envelope with pearl decor and a collection of bags with contrasting straps, large buckles and appliqués, and Monique Lhuillier presented to the public his version of the clutch - from textured material with voluminous floral appliques, a little pretentious, but refined.
Versace never changes its own laconic style - women's bags of this brand are strict, almost classic, but at the same time unique.
Victoria Beckham used interesting color combinations in her latest collection: denim and patchwork technique.
Interestingly on the catwalks looked the creation of Carven with metal clasps and plaques. Incidentally, this is another trend of the season - a variety of metal fittings.
Fendi was remembered for unusual reticules with fur balls, Nina Ricci for lovely miniature bracelet handbags. But the main fashion novelty from Balenciaga (see photo above) aroused bewilderment among potential buyers - a huge bag-bag looks grotesque and resembles a garbage bag.
Picard
Not every girl can afford to buy an original Balenciaga or Gucci bag. But everyone wants to get a fashionable attractive thing at an affordable price. In this case, you should take a closer look at more mass manufacturers, for example, the German Picard brand. All models of Picard women's handbags are of the highest quality, while the prices are quite affordable - a small clutch can be purchased for 3-4 thousand rubles, medium-sized bags cost from 10-12 thousand rubles. For a thing that, thanks to its excellent leather dressing, will last more than one season, this is not much.
The huge advantages of Picard bags are their style - they are feminine and elegant and add exquisite notes to even the simplest everyday look. Each season, new models of women's bags from "Picard" appear, so you can always find both classic models and more bold and modern styles on sale.