10 famous handbag models that marked the fashion history
Each of them has it's own story...
Women were fascinated by this fashion accessory back in the early history, considering the fact that it consists of the woman's attributes, a handbag can be a small treasure box of sweet secrets which are carefully kept from the rest of the world. It's a fact that fashion designers use daily just to spark up the flames and earn an extra peek or two. They give men headaches with their sometimes absolutely absurd prices. Despite the fact that there are quite a few million models of purses out there on the market, only some of them managed to reach the famous status due to their remarkable looks, comfort or materials they are made of.
Some of them gained popularity after being worn by a famous celebrity from the world of fashion or music and, if not so, they just became popular because of their designers, such as Grace Kelly, Jane Birkin or Audrey Hepburn, carried them around with themselves all the time.
Today, most of those handbags are still very popular, considered true masterpieces and well-sold, although they are a bit pricey. Let's take a peek at the 10 most famous bags which became iconic throughout the history and how they earned their fame is a mystery to this day.
The Hermes Kelly bag
The bag well-known for it's absolutely perfect design was made in 1892., but became famous after 1956. because Grace Kelly has worn exactly this model at one of her photoshoots. From that day to today, although it has been changed up quite a bit, it became a must-have for celebrities. It's hand made by best people in the business and making a single piece takes about 18 to 24 hours to be made.
Fendi Baguette
A model that nowadays wouldn't even achieve a success in it's original form was presented in 1997. by Silvia Venturini Fendi. It was originally supposed to be a piece that should be worn under the hand. Sarah Jessica Parker made it famous while starring in Sex and the City in her role of Carrie Bradshaw, and since then the bag itself changed a lot - from mink, silk, fur, luxury leather, plush, floral patterns or many other decorations - believe it or not, this bag currently counts over 1000 transformation. Recently it celebrated it's 15th birthday on red carpets and photo shoots with many famous stars such as Rihanna, Jourdan Dunn, Leandre Medine, Rachel Feinstein and, of course, Sarah Jessica Parker.
Lady Dior, Christian Dior Lady Bag
One of the most favorited designers of all time, Christian Dior, designed the magnificent Lady Bag purse which was originally named "Chouchou". In 1996, this leather bag with stitches, well-known in this fashion company, and letters which hang in a form of keychain was ordered by the first lady of France, Bernadette Chirac, as a gift for Princess Diana. Since that moment, as a sign of gratefulness to her, it's name is Lady Dior, and this discrete fashion accessory automatically became a symbol of nobility.
Louis Vuitton Speedy
This bag earned it's icon status quite late, considering the fact that it's been presented in 1930s. It became famous amongst people after everyone started to ramble how Audrey Hepburn uses it all the time. Rumour has it that she loved this model so much that she sent a special request to Louis Vuitton just so they would make her another one in a smaller version. Of course, her wish didn't end being just a request so Louis Vuitton made a special model: Speedy 25. It became Audrey's fashion sign. Today this model exists in all colors, many versions, from Murakami pop-art designs, graffiti to traditional patterns...
The Hermes Birkin bag
When it comes to french glamor and remarkable designs, you probably wouldn't be able to name more than a few fashion brands that can compare to the luxury Hermes. One of the most famous bag models in the world, probably one of the most expensive too, got it's name after her proud maker, a remarkable actor, singer and supermodel, Jane Birkin, which was the spotlight of every event she would attend. The bag was created especially for her in 1984. and everything started when she accidentally bumped into Jean-Louis Dumas, the director of Hermes brand with whom she shared a plain seat. After she complained she couldn't find a bag that fits all of her needs, it' pretty obvious - the star was born. Birkins are made from the finest leather possible, and a making of one piece takes up to two full days so the waiting lists count years.
Chanel 2.55 Flap Bag
This fashion industry that nowadays shows up practically everywhere thanks to it's famous owner Karl Lagerfeld perfectly shows how to successfully maintain a fashion brand whose references for perfect style were made by the legendary Gabrielle Chanel. This model hit the world stores in 1955. when Coco Chanel herself added a chain to a perfect evening clutch and made it a day-to-night model. The bag was inspired by jackets worn by jockeys back in the 1950s and even today, after being transformed in many ways, it kept it's original shape and it represents one of the most famous models of bags in the world.
Gucci Jackie bag
Created in the late 50s, Gucci Jackie bag became a great item of lust after being worn by Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. After multiple photos where the first lady of America often appeared exactly with this model in her hands, women across the world rushed to copy the style of this fashion icon, and the bag was soon enough named after her. In 2009. Frida Giannini, the creative director of Gucci, presented a new version of this model, New Jackie's Bag, which kept the original shapes and designs but still became one of the most wanted models of this time.
Prada Bowling Bag
Although it has been presented 15 years ago, Bowling bad from a famous fashion industry Prada earned a famous title of a classic fashion accessory thanks to it's stripes. Prada, which can brag with quite a lot of fantastic models of bags throughout the years, even after many years is recognizable because of this bag which didn't change up throughout the years.
Yves Saint Laurent Muse
With it's chic and avant-garde shape, YSL Muse bag was presented in 2005. and automatically became one of the most famous accessories of many fashion icons. Although it counts much less time since it's creation, just because of it's famous design and top-class creating, it became famous rapidly fast. It come a few versions, but the most wanted models are in the colours black, white and brown.
Dior Saddle Bag
One of the most famous and most luxury french and world fashion brands, Dior, presented this model in 1999. Just ast YSL Muse, this model became an all-time favorite for many women really fast. It looks like a jockey saddle, and the big C i D are combined on the both sides of the handle. Today, this bag is famous, but will surely brag with getting even more famous throught it's future.