History for the pocketbook
Facts
- The term "purse" originally referred to a small bag for holding coins
- A "handbag" is a larger accessory that holds objects beyond currency, such as a woman's personal items
- Purses were made of soft fabric or leather, and were worn by men as often as ladies
- The modern purse, clutch, pouch or handbag came about in England during the Industrial Revolution, in part due to the increase in travel by railway
- Kate Spade arrived on the fashion scene in 1993
- Gucci is an Italian brand with a 90 year history of high fashion, quality, and opulence
- Michael David Kors made his fashion debut in 1981 when he launched his first-ever women's apparel line
- Marc Jacobs launched his own handbag line in 2000
- Louis Vuitton (LV) is a 160-year-old French company that started off creating canvas travel cases and luggage pieces
- In the early 1920's, Gabrielle Coco Chanel desired a more practical handbag that would be easy to carry.
Materials used for handbags
- Fabrics
- Stabilizers
- Handbag Bottom
- Handles and Hardware
- Closures
- Embellishments
- Glues and Adhesives
- Tools
- Sewing techniques
Who were the notable designers of the time
Coach
Louis Vuitton (LV)
Marc Jacobs
Michael Kors
Gucci
Kate Spade
Chanel