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Sunday, 20 March 2011

Burlap And Rope: The Unfashionable Past of The Fashionable Designer Handbag

By Kristyn Porter Lambrecht


Although you wouldn't think that designer handbags were once made of burlap and tough rope, this is how the original designer handbag was crafted. Today, any designer handbag wouldn't be made from these rough and 'uncivilized' materials; today, the fashionable handbag is made from upscale materials like animal skin, silk, and many other mediums. The last two centuries has ushered in a realm of pretty, oversized and clutch-sized handbags.

During Biblical times, the "designer handbag" began to surface in the form of burlap or similar rough material; this sack was used for carrying primarily money. The designer handbags of Biblical times were tied with rough rope around the waist. Fortunately, the handbag was revolutionized throughout the centuries following. By the time it reached the 21st century, the handbag had evolved into many forms, among them the tote bag and the small, chic clutch.

The tote bag is perhaps one of the most popular forms of the designer handbag. Oversized and trendy, the tote bag has been popularized by celebrities and modern day women alike. These designer handbags are large enough to carry pretty much anything - beach towels, PDAs, makeup, or even a change of clothes. In addition to the handbag, the clutch is an evolution of the handbag. Small and trendy, the clutch is small and chic for any night out!

Functionality has been an integral part of designer handbags today. Many handbags are designed with both functionality and fashion in mind. Small, large and oversized, the designer handbag has changed drastically throughout the decades. The handbag has seen various shapes; from amphibians to shoes, the handbag has seen both the good and the bad of the past century. Thankfully, most of these radical styles have been buried in the fashion industry's grave - for good!

The designer handbag is not just a handbag; to women everywhere, designer handbags are a symbol of style and femininity. Always fashionable and chic, the handbag is one of the many ways women have expressed their femininity and style. Today, you can purchase handbags that are both chic and affordable. Because let's face it - women today need style and affordability!




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