A Brief History of Handbags
A Brief History of HandbagsHave you ever wondered about the origin of handbags and purses? Handbags have been essential to daily life ever since people have had something precious to carry around with them and only the items have changed over time. The very first mention in written literature comes from the 14th century, even though Egyptian hieroglyphs show pouches carried around the waist. Bags were attached to what were called "girdles" which were fastened to the waist. Embroidery and jewels adorned these articles and were used to show status - the richer the person, the more elaborate the bag. More information on medieval clothing
In the 16th century, handbags took on more of an air of practicality with the use of everyday materials such as leather with a drawstring fastener on top.
During this period, cloth bags were used that were made larger and used by travelers and carried diagonally across the body. The 17th century saw more variety and both fasionable men and women carried small purses with more complex shapes. Young girls were taught embroidery as a very necessary skill to make them marriagable and we see the rise of beautiful and unique stitched artwork in handbags. Neo-classical clothing became popular in the 18th century with a reduction in the amount of underclothing worn by women. Wearing a purse would ruin the look of this clothing so fasionable ladies started carrying their handbags which were called reticules.
Women had a different bag for every occasion and every fashion magazine had arguments on the proper carrying of these purses. In the reticules one would find rouge, face powder, a fan, a scent bottle, visiting cards a card case, and smelling salts. The term "handbag" first came into use in the early 1900's and generally referred to hand-held luggage bags usually carried by men. These were an inspiration for new bags that became popularized for women, including complicated fasteners, internal compartments, and locks. With this new fashion, jewelers got into the act with special compartments for opera glasses, cosmetics, and fans.
The 1920's saw a revolution in fashion with varying hemlines and lighter clothing. Bags no longer needed to match the outfit perfectly and the rage was for the stylish lady to carry a doll dressed exactly like herself, complete with matching bag for her minature companion! The discovery of King Tutankhamun's tomb inspired Egyptian art on purses. The 1940's saw new austerity in clothing, including handbags with the war effort in mind. Metal frames, zips, leather, and mirrors were in short supply so manufacters used plastic and wood. The 50's saw the rise of important designer houses including Chanel, Louis Vuitton, and Hermes and the 60's saw the breakdown of old notions of the classical and the rise of youth culture.
Copy is the most sincere form of flattery and, if so, Kate Spade, Gucci, Coach and Dior must be very flattered! There are many replica handbags flooding the market (just visit Canal Street in New York City!). Some of these "designer fakes" even carry the label of the Company they are imitating while others just have the signature "C" or "G" without the label. What's in the future of handbags? My personal prediction is more individualized bags and interesting fabrics. What do you think? Send me an e-mail with your own personal prediction for the future..
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As beads serve multiple purposes and can be used for creative work like jewelry making, crafts, handbags, and the like, they are gaining popularity among women and kids. Apart from this, craftsmen and artisans use these beads to enhance the value of their product. They combine these beads along with their weaves to create beautiful patterns. Creativity gets a new horizon when one starts working with beads
Among a wide range of beads available on the market, they are classified on the basis of their color, size, cut, finish and availability. Certain beads are widely available and hence cost less, where as beads like pearl and Swarovski crystal are rare, precious and expensive.
Suppliers boast of their collection of beads, and import these beads from different corners of the world to meet the increasing demand. They then supply the beads to local markets, and give great bargains if bought in bulk.
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Online eFashionHouse Almost Gives Authentic Hermes Designer Handbags Away
(ContentDesk) March 10, 2006 -- No more having to dream about owning a famed Hermes Designer Kelly Bag or Hermes Birkin Bag, eFashionHouse.com is currently running a sale this month to make your Hermes dreams a reality.
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See why Audrey Hepburn as Holly Golightly (Breakfast at Tiffanys) and many other Hollywood Legends have made Hermes their designer purse brand of choice. Hermes is a world reknown fashionista status symbol.
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Handbags as a Symbol of Female Power
Have you ever thought of a handbag as a symbol of female power and authority? Of course everyone is different so a purse for one person may mean something totally different and unique for another but let's look at handbags from a different perspective.The press of England has spent time and effort speculating and commenting on ex-Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher's handbag. To quote "The Times" in June, 1982 written by Julian Critchley, "She...tends to believe the worst of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office. She cannot see an institution without hitting it with her handbag..."It's obvious that the press equates Margaret Thatcher's handbag with her assertion of power and the ability to impose her will. If you look closely, you will notice that her handbags closely resemble the Queen Mother's handbags. Is is because both of these powerful women choose the same type of bag or is Ex-Prime Minister Thatcher deliberately mimicking this female symbol of ultimate authority in her country? Negotiations...
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New Online Store Pushes Personal Style Over Cookie Cutter Fashions
Sick of seeing every girl at the bar carrying the same bag as you? Peep*Accessories, a brand new online boutique, recently announced its arrival to brighten up the accessories scene.The New Jersey-based business offers up handbags in classic, trendy, and edgy styles with a twist: each is a one-of-a-kind creation, knitted or crocheted by hand. Custom work is also offered and welcome. Co-owners and sisters, Sally and Jane Weiner, and their partner and mother, Sandra, say it's all in the details when it comes to a Peep* handbag. With original designs like nothing you've seen in a department store, Sally and Jane have created a style for everyone. Sandra fully finishes and lines each piece with professional quality, making these bags useable art: beautiful enough to be displayed, but durable enough for everday use.Also offered on the site is an ever-changing line of unique, limited edition accessories.
From sophisticated to funky, there are handmade scarves, jewelry, barrettes, pins,...
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Introducing AuntBeep.com an Online Boutique and Gallery That Provides an Eclectic Mix of LA?s Finest Designers and Artists.
All around town, people seem to be asking Who Is Aunt Beep? Auntbeep.com is an online boutique and gallery showcasing fresh, talented Los Angeles designers and artists.
Beep's high-spirited creator, Tracey Tee,
brings together the truly fashionable, eclectic and bizarre and presents the world with a website filled with variety, humor and heart. Prices range from $5.00 to $500, and there is something for everyone?handbags, clothing, candles, bath & body, fine art, & photography of all styles and genres. "I want AuntBeep.com to feel like your neighborhood gift shop where you leave knowing you bought something that was created with heart & soul", states Tee, who says the site has nothing to do with her and everything to do with its artists and designers. Drawing from the vast wealth of creative talent living in Los Angeles, Tracey offers the worldwide web an ever-changing exhibition of up-and-coming and mid-career designers and artists.
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