It didn’t take long for women to learn there was more than just one bag. As a rule, in the arsenal of the average representative of the fair sex there are two bags that serve him for many years. Also, “bag” styles tend not to change as often as clothing. Let’s take a look at the ten most iconic bags in fashion history, backed by well-known brands. These pieces feature thoughtful designs that have stood the test of time or defined an era and are still relevant today.
Louis Vuitton Fast
Audrey Hepburn with the LV “Speedy” bag
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The bag was specially designed for actress Audrey Hepburn. As the story goes, the Breakfast at Tiffany star asked Vuitton to shrink the Keepall travel bag so it could be easily carried every day. At this time, “Speedy” (“High Speed”) was born. As soon as fashionistas saw this handbag from Hepburn, demand for it skyrocketed, so the designer put her production on an industrial stream. Over time, “Speedy” has become a real trademark of the brand. It is worn with pleasure by socialites and celebrities, as well as ordinary women.
Chanel ‘2.55’
Chanel bag “2.55”
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The world of fashion cannot be imagined without the many useful and stylish inventions of Mademoiselle Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel. Its main accessory innovation dates back to 1955 when it introduced the “2.55” flat bag, incorporating the year in the name. Chanel’s genius was that she included straps in the design. Before that, women carried bags with short handles, either in their hands or in their pockets. Chanel “2.55” to this day remains one of the best-selling models of the brand.
Chloe “Paddington”
Chloe “Paddington” bag
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This bag was born at the intersection of social media and e-commerce, and it couldn’t have been better. The internet has drawn our attention to the style of celebrities and online stores have made it possible to buy their looks. As soon as “Paddington” fell into the hands of stars of various sizes, the hype around her only intensified. Since then, the brand regularly markets it, as well as its varieties under the names “Faye” and “Nile”.
Balenciaga “Motorcycle”
Balenciaga “Motorcycle” bag
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An example of how an accessory can become widely recognizable without placing a large logo on the front of the product. The “block” shape with dangling tassels and functionally placed rivets has made the “Moto” a status item, indispensable for those who protest against convention. The bag is versatile and goes well with both “hard” looks and romantic looks.
Givenchy Antigone
Givenchy “Antigone” bag
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This bag is an invention of Italian designer Riccardo Tisci. The artistic director of Givenchy presented it in 2010 as his vision of the symbiosis of masculinity and femininity. In no time, she became a celebrity favorite, continuing to improve and impress. “Antigona” – a durable bag in a minimalist style – is named after the goddess of ancient Greek mythology, whose name translates as “unyielding”.
Celine “Luggage”
Céline bags “Luggage”
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Before this bulky and practical accessory had a moment of glory, it can be said that it was gathering dust on store shelves. Until the Olsen twin sisters watch it. Shots of the streets of New York from a good angle finished the job. The “baggage” went from public to sold overnight, with a six-month waiting list in most shops and an obligation to pay in advance.
Fendi wand
Sarah Jessica Parker with the Fendi “Baguette” bag
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This handbag gained popularity thanks to Carrie Bradshaw – the heroine of the HBO series Sex and the City, played by Sarah Jessica Parker. The original shape and style of this Fendi piece has undergone significant changes to date. The brand never tires of revisiting its creations, including all kinds of decors, prints and fabrics.
YSL “Muse”
Sofia Vergara with YSL “Muse” bag
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Yves Saint Laurent launched “Muse” in 2005, and it immediately won the hearts of fashionistas. The bag is spacious, has intricate fittings. A variant called “Muse Two” debuted in 2008 and gained even more fans thanks to the introduction of backpack straps and a more secure clasp.
Dior “Lady Dior”
princess diana
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In 1995, then First Lady of France Bernadette Chirac presented Princess Diana with a delicate stitched leather handbag with a dangling letter charm from Dior. The pattern on the leather is taken from the Napoleon III chairs the brand used in its first runway show in 1947. Despite its status as an expensive gift to royalty, the accessory quickly caught the public’s attention and sparked desire to have its own version. In the end, Dior baptized the bag “Lady Dior”, named after Princess Diana, who died in Paris in 1997.
Hermes “Birkin”
Birkin bags
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Well, in conclusion, about the most famous bag of all time, which has been mentioned countless times in the press, in movies and on TV. In 1981, French actress Jane Birkin caught the eye of a man sitting next to her on an airplane who watched her play with bulky carry-on luggage. The passenger turned out to be none other than Hermès CEO Jean-Louis Dumas, who finally asked the actress to answer a few questions about what she thinks should be the most comfortable bag. Three years later, “Birkin” came out on the market. Now it is one of the most coveted bags and costs a fortune.
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