Every season the fashion industry seems to create handbags that make bagistas like us drool. Now Design Museum looks bag at these key purses with its new book, Fifty Bags That Changed the World.
Narrowing the bags down to just 50 must have been a daunting task, although there were certainly some no brainers. The stories behind the Chanel 2.55, Fendi baguette, and Hermes Birkin and Kelly bags are predictable inclusions, but there are some surprises too.
The book also looks at the bags who’ve cared more about getting the job done than looking good, including the bicycle pannier, World War II gas-mask bag, and even the humble plastic shopping bag. There are also some flamboyant purses that changed the course of fashion, including Vivienne Westwood’s limited edition fanny pack for Louis Vuitton and Moschino’s Fudge the Fashionista’s handbag.
Fifty Bags That Changed the World explores the aesthetic appeal and functional design that made each inclusion a special part of the accessories world. It will hit bookstore shelves everywhere on April 5 for $20, which is considerably less than most of the bags included in its pages! However Amazon currently has it available for pre-order at a substantial 39% discount, so why not get a jump on the competition and save your pennies?
