With different styles, shapes and colors, you can never have too many bags.
The next time your husband or boyfriend balks at having to hold your purse, let him in on a little secret. In the late 1800s, men were the first to carry pouches made out of leather to hold their coins and other valuables. The world of handbags has changed a lot since then. Today, there are many more bag options plus more bag brands to choose from. Does this Spark an idea?
Clutches
A clutch, or evening bag, has just enough room to hold the bare necessities -- such as lipstick, a credit card and a small mirror -- for the evening. Most clutches come with a snap closure or a metal hinged clasp, while others may come with either a wrist band or chain-link handle. Available in a wide variety of colors, textures and designs, famous brands that make clutches include Louis Vuitton, Michael Kors, and Nicole Miller.
Messenger
A messenger bag is like the backpack's hip cousin. Created in the 1950s, the messenger bag is a single-strap over-the-shoulder bag that was used for mailmen and other kinds of messengers, hence its name. These days the messenger bag is popular with a much wider fan base including students, business professionals, artists, camera men and more. Famous brands that make messenger style bags include Kenneth Cole, Fossil, Timbuk2, Jan Sport, Patagonia and The North Face.
Handbags
The term "handbag" was first used to describe men's briefcases in the 1900s. Fashion designers then took it upon themselves to create a feminine version of the male handbag. In the 1920s, fashion designers began producing a wide variety of women's handbags. By the 1950s and beyond, handbags featured a more feminine side as well as lots of shapes and colors. Today, there are many different styles of handbags to choose from. Women can choose to carry a tote, hobo or cross-body bag as well as choose the type of material, anything from leather to fabric to straw. Some famous brand handbag designers include Coach, Dooney and Bourke, Michael Kors, Louis Vuitton, Ralph Lauren, Kate Spade, Rebecca Minkoff, Cole Haan, L.A.M.B, BCBG, Elaine Turner, and Helen Kaminski.
Diaper Bags
One essential item for mothers of a newborn baby is the diaper bag. It keeps all the essentials within a hand's reach, whether at home, out at the park or traveling on vacation. Diaper bags come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes as well as colors and built-in features. Some famous brand diaper bags include Coach, Petunia, Kate Spade, Vera Bradley, DadGear, OiOi, Diaper Dude and Skip Hop.
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