What is the most important women's accessory? Shoes and bags have long been fighting for the first place in the list of the most important things for a girl. The latter will be discussed today. A modern woman, regardless of age and social status, has not one model of a women's bag, but at least several, and their purpose is different. There are evening, everyday, household, for study, for travel, 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 buy this or that model.
Classification
In the photo - models of women's bags, very different. But any of them can be attributed to one or another group, depending on the qualifying feature.
First of all, all models are divided according to two main features:age and purpose.
Age:
- children;
- youth;
- female.
For purpose:
- casual;
- weekends (they also include evenings);
- household - do not be skeptical about them, today they are represented by a very attractive model range;
- travel - comfortable and roomy;
- sporty - suitable for sportswear.
Within these large groups, several subclasses are distinguished according to the following criteria: type of design, degree of rigidity and season.
The design includes elegant (weekend and evening), business and official models of women's bags.
By hardness: soft, hard, intermediate option - semi-hard.
Seasonality: traditionally there are two seasons in the fashion world - autumn-winter and spring-summer. Bags qualify the same way. But in fact, every lady has bags for all seasons separately: for a summer sundress, autumn coat, for a winter outfit (usually a universal model of a women's bag) and for a spring light trench coat.
Bags can also be divided into types of material: leather, suede, artificial leather and suede, fur, lacquer, textiles, etc.
Different styles use different types of handles, namely: welt, one-piece, short and solid (hard) long shoulder straps attached to rings, semi-long shoulder straps, ring handle, loop handle.
Next comes the classification by shape. And in the vast world of women's accessories, it is customary to single outgroup of characteristic models of women's bags. Read about them below.
Tote bag (tote)
It can be recognized by its rectangular shape and open top. This is a great versatile model for everyday wear. But it can also be safely taken to any event or even a romantic date. The handles of the tote are semi-long, which allows you to carry it in your hands and over your shoulder, which only emphasizes its practicality.
This model is found in many variations - business, casual, evening, and beach.
Hobo bag (hobo)
If you translate the name of this style, you get something like "tramp". Hobo - a large shapeless bag made of soft material in the shape of a banana (oblong and slightly curved due to the lack of a frame). Usually she has one handle, less often - two. Overall, this is a comfortable and practical everyday bag that can hold a lot of things. But it is not suitable for documents and important papers.
Duffle
Roughly translated as "duffel bag", "tourist equipment". This style is designed for travel: the bag is elongated and equipped with hand-friendly handles and a long strap. It often has wheels (for moving on the ground and patch pockets. Recently, leather models of women's duffel 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 comfortablepens. Often, in addition to it, a long harness is offered to carry it over the shoulder. Unlike a briefcase and a briefcase, a satchel is a soft bag.
Messenger bag
It's easy to guess from the name that this is the famous "postman's bag" that can be worn over the shoulder. Models of women's messenger bags have a comfortable long strap, so they can be worn over the shoulder or at the ready to better distribute the load. Great for moving various papers and a laptop. Today, these accessories are made mainly of genuine leather or high-quality ballistic nylon.
Field bag
Travel type bag. It is usually worn over the shoulder. This is something like a bag-tablet made of thick fabric. Often equipped with a huge number of pockets in order to shove all the necessary things into them. Large fieldbags are used as a travel suitcase, so they are equipped with wheels.
Frame bag
Business hard bag for women. Models may vary in shape, but they are always medium-sized frame products with a rigid reinforced frame in the clasp area. Most often, the framebag looks like a semicircular bag. The bag fits a 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 handles, etc.
Shopper bag
Model for active shoppers and avid shopaholics in the form of a largerectangular bag with handles. The handles are semi-long, so the shopper can be thrown over the shoulder.
Clutch
Translated means "to clasp", that is, in fact, it is a small flat bag, slightly larger than a wallet, without handles. Designed for evening pastime - a romantic date, going to the theater or to a banquet. Sometimes it has a thin strap that is attached 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 worn by passing the palm through the handle, clasping the bag and pressing it to the hip.
Wristlet bag (ristlit)
Lilliputian handbags to wear on the belt or on the arm, instead of a bracelet or watch. Very stylish and feminine.
Handheld bag
A tiny handbag with short handles, worn in the hands as an elegant decoration. They are suitable for sophisticated girls with sophisticated clothing style.
Pouch (push)
Pouch bag - a small pouch with lacing or strap over the shoulder. There are everyday models and evening ones. The latter are more richly decorated.
Cigar Box
Literally translated as "cigar box". This is a hard small oblong bag resembling a box. Most often offered in the evening performance.
Muff
Cylinder bags in the form of a muff, often with fur trim or completely made of fur. Complemented with a thin chain strap over the shoulder.
Kelly Bag
The legendary model thatgained 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, strict and concise bag of a trapezoidal shape, with short handles, complemented by a long strap. But as soon as Grace Kelly began to appear in the press photos with this accessory, all women instantly wanted to get it.
Biker bag
A bag of original style with a complex cut. Small, with an abundance of metal fittings and rivets.
Baguette bag
Long baguette shaped bag with rounded edges and medium length shoulder strap. This style optically increases the height of the girl. 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 this season?
Not so long ago, just 100 years ago, women wore the same type of bag - the one that was in fashion. They differed from each other in color, details, variations in execution, but still they were similar to each other like clones. Approximately 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 established styles.
Today, a girl can afford to buy any bag - classic, strict, business or artsy and original. The main thing is that it fits the style of clothing and harmoniouslyemphasized. Today, more than in any other era, the diversity of colors and shapes and individuality are welcomed, so you can buy everything.
But still, designers impose their vision of beauty on consumers and every season they present fashionable models of women's bags to the public. In the coming, 2018 and in the spring of the next 2019, preference should be given to the following styles:
- clutches;
- evening bags on a chain are in trend for several seasons;
- pouches;
- backpacks;
- tiny midget bags;
- shoulder bags are the main trend of the current season;
- decorative suitcases;
- vintage models;
- bags from any textile, with applications, embroidery and other interesting decor;
- styles of unusual shape;
- Polygon bags.
Also, all models of women's handbags made of genuine leather have suddenly returned to fashion - today they are not just practical everyday things, but stylish and bright accessories, complemented by eye-catching decorative elements - ruffles, embroidery, appliqués, etc.
Today, bags made of the following materials are in fashion:
- matte stylish leather;
- noble suede without unnecessary details;
- velvet - combined with a luxurious evening dress;
- faux fur has suddenly returned to fashion: today, women's bags are made either entirely from this material, or use it as a catchy trim;
- shiny metallic materials in gold and silver - with a touchluxury and glamour.
It is also interesting to see what the most famous fashion houses put on the podium. So, Elie Saab showed the world his vision of a luxurious clutch with gold prints, Gucci delighted the ladies with an evening envelope with pearl decor and a collection of bags with contrasting belts, large clasps and appliqués, and Monique Lhuillier presented to the public his version of a clutch made of textured material with voluminous floral appliqués, a bit frilly but sophisticated.
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 the latest collection: denim and patchwork technique.
Carven creations with metal clasps and plaques looked interesting on the catwalks. By the way, 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 bags. But the main fashion novelty from Balenciaga (see photo above) caused 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 look at more mass manufacturers, for example,German brand Picard. All models of Picard women's bags are of the highest quality, while 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 excellent leather dressing, will last more than one season, this is not much.
Picard bags' great value is their style - they are feminine and elegant and add a sophisticated touch to even the simplest everyday look. Every season there are new models of women's bags from Picard, so you can always find both classic models and more daring and modern styles on sale.