Women Bags: more than accessories

For decades, the handbag has been a major element in the outlook of a woman and it has been in existence as a carrier at first, but later found other function and necessity and creativity took the better part of most fashion houses. These reasons have seen the handbag undergo several changes, most of which are actual improvements to the initial designs to give women some of the best designs in the fashion industry. Today, handbags come in a variety of styles, shapes and sizes and different variations. This comes as good news for most women, especially considering their undying love for varieties of everything. Basically, a handbag is a medium bag the is fitted with handles for the obvious reasons and is used as an extra space for carrying other personal items including cosmetics, cigarettes, hairbrush, wallet and money, basic credentials like and identification card and credit cards, mobile phones, keys, pepper spray and other more personal items. The design and presentation of a handbag is meant to serve as a fashion accessory for women as opposed to just being a bag, even when being used. It’s safe to say that handbags are today considered by their users as the most important accessories that they may own.

The history of the modern purse dates back to the period of the industrial revolution, a factor which was booster by the need to travel efficiently by train. The initial designs of the women handbag were quite small for the task and in many cases, didn’t deliver. In time, the designs underwent changes and some were made bigger in size, amidst heavy criticism from the public. In the following years, handbags were improved and these designs are on display in different museums in Europe and especially Amsterdam. Presently, there are different variations of the handbag all having their unique features which tell them apart in comparison to the rest. Handbags differ in size, functions, overall look and design. These variations are the works of art of different fashion houses in today’s world of fashion including famous design houses like Tory Burch, Alexander Wang and Michael Kors, famous for their handbag designs and many other accessories. Such designers and design houses have brought is competition that has seen the improvement of the women’s handbag from what it used to be, to the glamorous items favored by women in today’s world. Having different handbag designs in the market brings in the many variations of the bag that are present in the fashion world. Each of these variations serves a specific purpose for a specific type of woman including the formal one, the party type and the simple, casual kind of woman. Also, the final design of a purse will be determined by the wishes of the designer and what they were trying to express, the preference of the users and what they want at their disposal and how they handbag compliments with other items in their wardrobe. As mentioned earlier, there are different variations of the handbag, each with something unique to its design and each of these is quite popular among women.

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The medium-to-small-sized handbag that features a short handle is meant to be carried on one hand by the user. This design is popularly known as the clutch and is much similar to a pocketbook. The tote is a large design of the handbag that features two handles and is quite spacious as compared to others of its kind. The tote is also known as the carry bag and is used to carry several items and is much more casual than official and common during hang outs.

Satchel Handbags come with one or two large straps and often go over one shoulder as if to cut across the body. These are especially essential for busy women more so those working in offices and need to move around with documents. The Duffel bag is one of the biggest designs and is fitted with large compartments that are used to carry a number of valuable accessories including clothes, shoes, personal effects and much more that a woman may term as necessary to her when she is far away from home. The hobo handbag normally comes with a large body that is defined by a crescent shaped body and is placed over the shoulders. This design is known to be the most lady-like and can make a lady look more attractive and appealing. The hobo handbag is many for brief packaging, and not for carrying too many details.

In many cases, the handbag for women has been used specifically as a fashion accessory and a piece of storage, nothing more. Yes, these two might be the most basic and most important applications of your average handbag, though there are other ways of making them work just within these functions and also using them for other functions other than the two mentioned above. With the general assumption that handbag or purse is specifically designed to be used by women as opposed to men, women’s bags can be used to reflect the woman’s status in society as well as the style she prefers. This is depicted by the simplest details that the bag offers, including color, material used to make the final product, possible handwork and of late, the name of the fashion house responsible for the final piece of artwork. For example, carrying a handbag baring the label of such designers including Tory Burch, Juicy Couture or Marc by Marc Jacobs would carry a woman to a different social status if she walked with the handbag into a social or formal event and had a catchy outfit apart from the purse itself. Similarly, a purse that is complete with animal print or a taste of the natural atmosphere might spell out something different about the woman, and this will only be possible with the right outfit that matches well with the handbag or purse. The idea in using a purse is functionality and fashion more than simple storage and accessorizing. Be it a hobo handbag or a clutch bag, the list today can be quite extensive and varying from one woman to another as the general purpose of a purse and the handbag in general has turned out to be more functional over time by being able to support the lifestyle of the user and providing a form of mini-home wherever she goes to with her bag. Such are the reasons why the handbag is considered the most vital element of a woman’s outfit as compared to her shoes, belts and other accessories. A purse can be of any color or fabric, and many designs today aim at mixing different elements together including metal, leather and gemstones to come up with a stylish item.

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Speaking of the bag being a mini-home for the woman, we will have to look into the specific contents of a bag, something very few men have been able to do practically. Different women will carry different things within their handbags including the basics such as a mobile phone, makeup kit, lip gloss, an extra undergarment and a sanitary pad just in case, a note book, a pen, keys, a set of handkerchiefs, a wallet and all the male contents of a wallet including credit cards, money and identification. You may also find mint and an extra pair of shoes, a scuff pepper mist spray for protection and of course protection may be available in her handbag for more intimate purposes that need not be detailed. Unlike a man who would get busy stuffing their pocket with the basic items being keys, wallet handkerchief and phone, a woman would prefer using a handbag to hold her worldly possessions close to her, however many they may be. The proper use of a purse is known to very few women, as most of them use their bags for trashing all sorts of items they come across and other that they don’t need. Having several stylish bags that are a disaster for any glance inside does not make any sense, fashion or otherwise. Keeping the interior of a handbag simple and clean may go a long way in stating your personal feelings, preference and taste. Also, the recent past has seen psychologists carry out tests on how a woman carries her bag. Results show that you can tell a woman’s personality and general character without approaching her, but simply be observing the way she carries her handbag. Apparently, how a woman carries her handbag can tell whether she is easy-going, reserved, and generous in spirit, greedy, careless, friendly and much more. This can come as an added advantage for men as it would be easy tom pin point a woman before approaching her, simply be getting to know more about her personality before making any more.

The handbag is an important element in a woman’s like and for few, it goes beyond the lines of accessorizing.