The History Of Handbags

The first grants were literally leaving crude fashion bags and animal hide.

But the first documented use of handbags is the 14 century - Egyptian hieroglyphics which depict men with little bags around the waist. Called "pockets", these handbags hanging by the Nine West shoulder bags straps on the back of his belt, and was used primarily by men to carry flint or money.

In the 1400s both men and women used handbags, which gradually became a status symbol. People decorate their handbags with jewelry or embroidery to reflect their wealth, and the use of expensive Nine West tote bags materials like silk.

Needless to say these handbags were not very sensitive practice - though the mentality is that if you can afford the handbags you can afford a servant to carry your things for you. Portraits of the most wealthy and influential of the era often describe what you would consider "designer handbags" First, clearly attached to the dress with chain tassels.

Then it became fashionable for women to wear their handbags under their skirts, and handbags literally disappeared for several decades with little development in design. accents of embroidery Betsey Johnson Bags and jewels have been abandoned for practical, everyday materials like leather. The men also left with handbags by developing high pants pockets.

It was not until 1800 bags "emerged." It was no longer fashionable to use puffy skirts, dresses and streamlined is inappropriate to use the large bags. This led to the development of the "real" handbags - hand held and must be integrated with the clothes. The women had a variety of bags in different situations, and used to carry perfume, a fan, salts, and business prada Boston Handbag cards. These grants are called "patterns".

The term "bags" appeared in 1900, and has been used to describe the luggage (similar to today's purses or briefcases) that men use. Not to be outdone, designers of women's handbags made similar programs prada Boston Handbag to suit the needs and sensibilities of women, including small compartments for fans, gloves and makeup.

Then, in 1920, actually came to my handbags. There was more variety in terms of design, materials, accents and colors - in fact some of the most popular bags that period reflected Egyptian art, a tribute at the tomb of Tutankhamun was discovered.

When it became fashionable for women to carry dolls wearing miniature versions of their place (a mini-me, so to speak), designers would make handbags two sizes of their designs - capturing every detail prada Shoulder Handbag of bags tiny doll's hand.

When the Second World War led to a shortage of metal and leather, manufacturers of handbags began using plastic and wood. This was the beginning of many decades of exploration of unconventional forms and materials.

In the 50's, certain designers gained a reputation for creating handbags bold, beautiful and elegant. This event marked the emergence of important designer houses: Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Hermes. To date, handbags prada Hobo Handbag on their labels a higher price.

In the last half century has seen a leap in technology and new materials and fabrics, bags (including waterproof canvas, space age synethics, faux reptile skin). Improve the production process also means that the bags could be produced more cheaply that people buy beautiful handbags at affordable prices.

The history of handbags comes full circle at prada Hobo Handbag the beginning of this century. Initially, handbags accessories for men, who abandoned until it became associated with women. But as men's fashion is becoming more streamlined, handbags men back again. At least they are slightly thicker than the leaves.