This week a
700 year old handbag believed to be the oldest in history was discovered in the
city of Mosul, Iraq. Crafted in 1300, the bag is a masterpiece of intricate
silver and gold metalwork which looks surprisingly similar to the sort of
clutch bag you might expect to see in the shops today.
This news story
got us thinking about how handbag trends have changed and developed over the
course of history. From the hobo to the “IT” bag, join Fiorelli as we take a look at the
most memorable handbag styles from the past decade.
*The famous 700 year old handbag will
be available to view at the Courtauld Gallery in London until May 2014
The “Everything Goes” Era
In the last
10 years, every design under the sun has come to market. Be it a futuristic satchel
or psychedelic printed clutch, we are living in the “everything goes” era. And the designs are changing too. Over the
past 50 years, handbag designs were primarily focused on femininity but now
that bags are becoming more popular with the modern man, focus is shifting to
androgynous, unisex styles.
There is also
a growing demand for the commodity bag; the go-to solution for contemporary women.
Hands-free, shoulder and laptop bags which are created for practicality as
well as style are proving to be a hit with today’s fashionistas.
‘IT’ Handbags
One of the biggest handbag trends to
emerge out of the 00’s is the status handbag, otherwise known as the “IT” bag.
From classic designer collections to gotta-have-it styles, each season brought
a new wave of covetable collectables and innovative designers to go alongside
them. This has not so much changed over the past 10 years but evolved into an
unwavering phenomenon. It seems we just can’t get enough of those beloved “IT”
bags.
In fact, our infatuation for designer
handbags is so strong that there are now an abundance of fashion websites where
you can rent out extravagant handbags for a fee. Amazing!
The Hobo Bag
The crescent
shaped hobo bag has been enjoying its fair share of
the limelight since 1936. Despite its slightly bizarre name, the hobo bag has
become a cult classic in the fashion world, particularly over the last 10
years.
Much-loved
for their roomy interior, convenient shoulder straps and uncomplicated styling
qualities, the hobo design is perhaps the opposite of the “IT” bag. Hobo bags
are made to blend in with casual wear and are ideal for the more low-key events
in life such as off-duty strolls in the park or casual summer picnics. The hobo
is highly favoured by designers and still remains a staple part of major handbag
collections, even 78 years on!
What’s your
favourite style of bag? Let us know by tweeting us @Fiorelli_Bags and don’t forget to follow us on Facebook to stay up to date with the very
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