What makes a handbag iconic? An instantly recognizable silhouette, perhaps? A cross-generational and international appeal? Or, maybe, it is the ability of a purse to influence the style of the time and indirectly force fashion gurus to design clothes that will complement it, instead of the other way around.
After all, a purse is much more than a carrier of objects. An emblem of style that points to society’s definition of what fashion is and culture stands for, the handbag has withstood the test of time by morphing in form (but never in function!) throughout history.
Whether looking at totes, clutches, carry-ons, messengers, satchels or backpacks, there is something about the “bag” that resonates with all types of shoppers. In a way, they are historical artifacts that function as windows into the social, cultural and financial themes of the time they debut in.
Whether what makes a bag iconic will change in upcoming years (will technology kill the purse as we know it?) is yet to be seen, but one thing is for sure: the following handbags have shaped the meaning of style and will forever be part of the global fashion canon—no matter what the future holds.
Chanel 11.12 Bag
This classic Chanel is actually Karl Lagerfeld’s 1983 re-interpretation of the brand’s 2.55 handbag, which was created by Gabrielle Chanel back in 1955. known to many as the Chanel classic Flap, the name of the purse is actually the style code that the original version was given (A01112). Today, the bag comes in many different colors and sizes, all of them boasting the double C clasp and interlaced leather features on a metal chain strap that Lagerfeld catapulted to fame. So popular and sought-after is the product that it retains its value among vintage circles as well.
Balenciaga classic City
You might know it as the “motorcycle city bag,” but this Balenciaga entry is actually officially named classic City. A bit of history regarding it: the brand’s chief designer at the time, Nicholas Ghesquière, created the piece back in 2001 to the dismay of management. thinking it too soft and lacking in structure, the company decided to indulge the designer and only create 25 prototypes to be used on the runway and given out to celebrities. Clearly, Ghesquière knew what he was doing. instantly becoming a must-have, the edgy (but feminine) bag caught the attention of model Kate Moss during a fitting. She requested one and immediately started wearing it around town.
Louis Vuitton horizon 55
Louis Vuitton’s trunks, which the brand has been making since 1896, are the stuff of legends. We’d like, however, to focus on the horizon 55, likely one of the most recognizable designs today. The refined trolley with a retractable handle is one of the—if not the—most sought-after trip companions out there. Louis Vuitton has effectively turned travel into another form of fashion, cornering the market in ways that other brands have yet to replicate.
Tote bagasi Céline
This one spawned plenty of think pieces when it was first released in 2010. The essays dealt with the bag’s structure—boxy and uncommon—and its interesting road to fame. At first readily available and not particularly popular, the Luggage tote was relaunched a few years later and instantly grabbed the attention of celebrities like Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen. As they say, the rest is history.
Hermès Birkin
By many considered the iconic bag par excellence, the Hermès Birkin was first created for actress Jane Birkin in 1984, following her chance meeting on a flight from Paris to London with the brand’s chief executive Jean-Louis Dumas. As legend has it, the Birkin was actually created as a baby bag, given Birkin’s supposed struggle to find a purse that could be considered stylish while still accommodating her needs as a new mom.
Dior Saddle
Dior’s Saddle Bag debuted as part of John Galliano’s spring/summer 2000 collection and, not long after that, became a staple of funky fashion lovers like Sarah Jessica Parker, who proudly carried the purse as Carrie Bradshaw on the just-as-iconic TV show Seks dan kota. Interestingly enough, the bag has recently undergone a relaunch of sorts as part of Maria Grazia Chiuri’s 2018 fall/winter and Kim Jones’ Dior Homme collections.
Louis Vuitton Speedy
The most iconic aspect of the Speedy? The brand’s monogram print, which is as defining of Louis Vuitton as its bag structures are. fun fact: the purse was dubbed L’Express when it first launched and it was available in three different sizes (30 centimeters, 35 centimeters and 40 centimeters). In the 1950s, the one and only Audrey Hepburn asked for a more compact style of the product, a request that led to the creation of the speedy 25.
Hermès Kelly
Reminiscent of the Birkin, the Kelly bag was named after Princess Grace Kelly. featuring two straps on its trapezoid shape, the current model (Kelly II) actually comes in two different styles, one rigid andyang lain lebih lembut. Setiap tas yang dijual oleh merek ini dibuat oleh satu pengrajin dan membutuhkan kerajinan antara 18 dan 25 jam.
Ransel Nylon Prada
Ya, bahkan ransel dapat membuat sejarah – terutama jika mereka dibuat oleh Miuccia Prada. Perancang merilis produk nilon ikonik pada tahun 1984, untuk kebingungan banyak orang yang menganggap nilon dan ransel sebagai antitesis terhadap mode tinggi. Tak perlu dikatakan, produk ini dengan cepat mendapatkan perhatian, dan hari ini, dianggap sebagai ransel yang paling mewah yang dapat dibeli dengan uang.
Proenza Schouler PS1
Satchel klasik dirancang pada tahun 2008 oleh Jack McCollough dan Lazaro Hernandez (Proenza Schouler adalah kombinasi dari nama gadis ibu mereka). Awalnya dimaksudkan sebagai “Anti IT Bag,” sengaja tidak memiliki logo untuk ditatap dan di luar pertunjukkan landasan pacu sebagai cara untuk berkontribusi pada keabadiannya, PS1 akhirnya menjadi perlengkapan permanen di seluruh lingkaran mode. Bisa dibilang salah satu tas pertama yang mencapai ketenaran internet melalui blogger dan “influencer,” PS1 masih harus dimiliki saat ini dan hadir dalam berbagai ukuran dan warna.
Gucci Jackie
Penggemar mode mungkin mengingat Gucci Constance, yang dirilis pada 1950 -an dan terus -menerus berada di lengan Jackie Kennedy Onassis. Sangat dicintai adalah dompet oleh mantan ibu negara, dan begitu terlihat ketika digunakan untuk melindunginya dari tembakan paparazzi, bahwa Gucci memutuskan untuk menamainya setelahnya pada 1960 -an.
Longchamp Le Pliage
Yang ini mungkin mengangkat alis: sangat ekonomis (bahkan tersedia di Amazon!) Dibandingkan dengan menyebutkan lainnya, Le Longchamp’s Le Pliage mungkin bukan tas mewah tetapi tentu saja ikonik. Dirancang oleh CEO merek, Philippe Cassegrain, pada tahun 1993, dompet menjadi penawaran paling terkenal perusahaan mengingat kepraktisannya (“Le Pliage” sebenarnya diterjemahkan menjadi “lipat”). Setiap orang memiliki Pliage, apakah mereka menggunakannya untuk membawa dokumen kerja, perlengkapan bayi atau kebutuhan gym. Kami berani mengatakan itu adalah tas yang paling dikenal di antara orang -orang yang paling luas – pemuja mode atau tidak – melintasi dunia.
Pelatih Kitt Messenger Crossbody
Siapa pun yang tertarik dengan fashion telah memiliki setidaknya satu tas pelatih Crossbody Messenger dalam hidup mereka. Sangat ekonomis dan sekarang tersedia dalam berbagai warna dan gaya, tas ini adalah salah satu desain merek yang lebih modern dan menampilkan banyak kantong yang berbeda. Bisakah Anda memikirkan tas crossbody yang lebih dapat diidentifikasi? Itulah yang kami pikirkan.
Fendi Baguette
Silvia Venturini Fendi menciptakan baguette pada tahun 1997 dalam upaya untuk memberikan tas fashionista dengan tas yang dapat dengan mudah dibawa di bawah lengan mereka seperti Prancis membawa roti harian mereka – yang merupakan cara nama produk tersebut muncul. Sekali lagi, Sex and the City membantu mengangkat tas ke tingkat ketenaran yang lebih megah. Dalam “What Goes Around Comment,” episode 17 musim ketiga pertunjukan, yang ditayangkan pada tahun 2000, Carrie Bradshaw dirampok saat membawa dompet – yang oleh penyerangnya menyebut sebagai “tas Anda” dan karakternya mengklarifikasi adalah “A baguette. ”
Lady Dior
Ibu Negara Prancis Bernadette Chirac pertama kali memberikan tas ini kepada Putri Diana pada tahun 1994 sebagai representasi dari pengabdian Prancis terhadap keanggunan. Faktanya, motif quilted dompet tampaknya terinspirasi oleh pekerjaan kursi bergaya Napoleon III tempat orang-orang duduk ketika menonton pertunjukan haute couture Dior. Masih merupakan bagian khas, tas itu difoto di tangan almarhum putri beragam kali, langsung menjadi produk status kultus.