Here’s a tidbit of trivia you may not have known about one of the most cherished accessories you’ll ever own: your handbag. Do you know where the handbag comes from?
Leave it to those innovative Egyptians who created just about everything first! We first see handbags during Egyptian times when hieroglyphics showed pouches worn around the waist. In 14th century Europe, handbags showed social status based on embroidery and quality of the bag. During this time, purses were more for women and were attached to their girdle. In the 15th century, both men and women wore purses that were ornately ornamented with gold. It was also customary for men to give purses as gifts to their new bride with an illustration of a love story embroidered on it.
Much later in the century, women began to wear fancier dresses and chose to wear their pouches underneath their dress. Not until the 16th century did handbags begin to be made out of more common materials (such as leather) and were fastened atop with drawstring. Large cloth bags were introduced and carried by travelers across the body. In the 17th century, we see more complex and elaborate bags. Young women skilled in embroidery gave rise to stitched artwork on purses. Also in 1670, men’s britches were made with built-in pockets, which did away with the need to carry a male purse. Nevertheless, men still carried netted purses in their new pockets to carry money.
As neo-classic clothing came into fashion in the 18th century, women started carrying handbags so not to ruin the outfit. Women also possessed more of them, having a special one for each occasion. In the beginning of the 1900s, people began calling their bags – “handbags”. This term referred to luggage that men carried. This then inspired women to begin carrying bags with complex fasteners, internal compartments and locks. During the 1920s, it became popular to no longer match the handbag with the outfit. And with WWII during the 40s, women’s purses were made of wood and/or plastic in order to save metal for supplies.
World renown handbag designers we’ve come to know and love such as: Louis Vuitton, Chanel, and Hermes emerged on the scene in the 1950s only to blaze a trail for more popular designers to follow; thereby creating a world-wide phenomenon known as – The Handbag! We just can’t live without one!
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Wenger SwissGear THE LEGACY HP Touchpad Tablet iPad Netbook Slimcase Carrying Case $32.99 Business on the go was never easier than with this top-of-the-line Wenger Swiss Gear ‘The Legacy’ iPad/Netbook 2 in 1 Slimcase – from the Makers of the original Swiss Army Knife! This distinctive organizer would make a great gift for someone special in your office / workplace, a friend, family member at home – or even yourself!… |
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Authentic Coach Black Pebbled Leather Duffle Shoulder Bag 15064 $239.00 This Coach Duffle Bag is made with genuine black pebbled leather with zippered top and accented with silver hardware. The exterior included a zippered pocket with small leather pull tag. The white contrast stitching shows well on this elegant bag which can be used for casual, business or formal occasions. The double leather strap can be changed and converted to make it twice as long so the drop ca… |
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Authentic Coach Black Pebbled Leather Penelope Shoulder Bag 16535 $239.99 This Coach authentic black pebble leather tote is large in size. Accented in silver hardware with adjustable buckle designed shoulder strap. Turn style silver hardware designs on both sides of the tote. Comes with matching Coach black hang tag. Trimmed in black stitching…. |
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Coach Madison Patent Leather Maggie Hobo Shoulder Bag 18760 Plum Purple $328.00 This stunning handbag is finely crafted from Coach, having a long tradition of gorgeous rich plum purple patent leather and accented with brass/gold hardware. This bag boast beautiful patent leather, which is sure to draw your eye and a variety of compliments! Its interior boast three separate compartments and multiple pockets– ideal for organizing all your essentials…. |
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MICHAEL Michael Kors Julian Small Snake Print Shoulder Flap The Michael Michael Kors Julian purse secures your valuables with a chic flap. A snake print and designer embossed hardware accents the leather purse’s exterior while slide pockets keep must-have items within reach…. |
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Coach Chelsea Leather Flap Shoulder Handbag Purse Bag 17808 Gunmetal $219.00 A classic Coach silhouette made modern with intuitive organization and a convertible strap, in supple, glossy leather… |
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Amerileather Legacy Leather Magazine Tote Bag $63.99 Slender leather tote is perfect for the office, traveling, and more Leather magazine-size tote bag features zippered main compartmentTote bag features cotton adjustable shoulder strap |
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PEGASUS from SwissGear by Wenger Computer Backpack $61.39 Quik Pocket with headset port. Shock absorbing shoulder straps. Air-flow back padding. iPod/MP3 player pocket. Essentials organizer. Removable accessory pouch. Case base stabilizer platform. Adjustable chest strap. Rear hanging handle doubles as trolley strap . Gray. Limited lifetime warranty. Computer. Notebook Cases & Bags. Backpacks…… |
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Wenger Swiss Army Coral Notebook Case $38.21 Fits most 15.4 widescreens. Lockable main compartment zippers. Adjustable tear resistant shoulder strap. Trolley strap keeps bag in place on a rolling suitcase. Rear zippered slot pocket. Made of polyester material. Dimensions: 12 H x 16.5 W x 7.5 D; weight: 3.5 lbs. . Limited lifetime warranty. Computer. Notebook Cases & Bags. Laptop Cases…… |
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Wenger SwissGear THE LEGACY HP Touchpad Tablet iPad Netbook Slimcase Carrying Case $32.99 Business on the go was never easier than with this top-of-the-line Wenger Swiss Gear ‘The Legacy’ iPad/Netbook 2 in 1 Slimcase – from the Makers of the original Swiss Army Knife! This distinctive organizer would make a great gift for someone special in your office / workplace, a friend, family member at home – or even yourself!… |
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Authentic Coach Black Pebbled Leather Duffle Shoulder Bag 15064 $239.00 This Coach Duffle Bag is made with genuine black pebbled leather with zippered top and accented with silver hardware. The exterior included a zippered pocket with small leather pull tag. The white contrast stitching shows well on this elegant bag which can be used for casual, business or formal occasions. The double leather strap can be changed and converted to make it twice as long so the drop ca… |
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Authentic Coach Black Pebbled Leather Penelope Shoulder Bag 16535 $239.99 This Coach authentic black pebble leather tote is large in size. Accented in silver hardware with adjustable buckle designed shoulder strap. Turn style silver hardware designs on both sides of the tote. Comes with matching Coach black hang tag. Trimmed in black stitching…. |
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Coach Madison Patent Leather Maggie Hobo Shoulder Bag 18760 Plum Purple $328.00 This stunning handbag is finely crafted from Coach, having a long tradition of gorgeous rich plum purple patent leather and accented with brass/gold hardware. This bag boast beautiful patent leather, which is sure to draw your eye and a variety of compliments! Its interior boast three separate compartments and multiple pockets– ideal for organizing all your essentials…. |
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MICHAEL Michael Kors Julian Small Snake Print Shoulder Flap The Michael Michael Kors Julian purse secures your valuables with a chic flap. A snake print and designer embossed hardware accents the leather purse’s exterior while slide pockets keep must-have items within reach…. |
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Coach Chelsea Leather Flap Shoulder Handbag Purse Bag 17808 Gunmetal $219.00 A classic Coach silhouette made modern with intuitive organization and a convertible strap, in supple, glossy leather… |
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