Handbags, Designer, and more
Welcome to Bagexperts.com. This site is devoted to gathering and explaining information about handbags, bags, and purses. Bagexperts.com is purely an informational site and does not endorse any particular product, company, or brand.
Handbags, bags, and purses have existed since ancient time. They appeared first in ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics and they were shown to be carried by both men and women. In 14th century England the materials used and their extravagant embellishments were considered a symbol of social status. During this time period in England these purses were attached to a female’s girdle.
In the 15th century men and women were also known to carry bags. When carried by people with a high standing in society they were often embroidered with gold. As time went by, in the next century handbags begin to be constructed from common materials. This is also the time period when traveling bags or luggage began to emerge.
As fashions began to change, the 18th century brought a more fashionable purse into popularity. During this time a female would own multiple bags in order to match different outfits in her wardrobe.
But it was not until the early 1900s that these began to be referred to as handbags. In the 1920s they began to be made out of many materials including metal and fabric. This decade also brought a change in fashion for the handbag. In was no longer necessary to have a bag that matched your outfit in order to be considered in style.
During the 1940s (because of the war) handbags began to be made out of wood and plastic. In the present day purses, bags, and handbags are crafted in many materials. These include fabric, leather, metal, hemp, animal skins, wood, and plastic.
Today popular styles include the types listed below:
• Clutch – this is a small and long bag. It is usually rectangular in shape and is used as an evening bag. This handbag does not usually have a handle.
• Satchel –this is a large bag with a small handle or handles that is often carried on the arm rather than the shoulder.
• Duffle – a large bag used for travel and/or to carry sports equipment and attire.
• Tote – a medium to large bag with two straps.
• Messenger bag – this bag can be carried by a man or a woman. It has a long strap that is worn across the body.
• Sling bag – this is a bag that has a long strap. It is similar to a messenger bag, but it is smaller.There are other styles of bags that are in use today, but they are not as popular as the list above. Two of these styles of bags are coin purses and security travel bags. Coin purses are small bags with a clasp that are used to carry paper money and coins. These purses can be carried by men or women. The other style of bag is a security travel bag. A security bag is a specialized bag is that is difficult for a theft to steal. It has a steel strap sewn into the fabric of the strap.
Handbags | Designer | Learning Center | Site Map | Links | Contact | Home
Copyright © 2008