These are some of the best purses for fashionist women in 2023 that are affordable and not designer shock prices. We hope this helps you find your perfect purse! 😊
As we head into the Fall season of 2023, it's time to start thinking about updating your fashion accessories. One of the most important accessories for any woman is a purse. Not only does it make a statement about your personal style, but it is also a practical item that carries all your daily essentials. In this blog post, we'll be sharing the top trending affordable stylish purses for Fall of 2023 so that you can find the perfect purse to match your style and budget!
1. Bucket Bags
Bucket bags have been a popular style for a few years now, and they're not going anywhere anytime soon. They're roomy enough to hold all your daily essentials without looking bulky, and they come in a variety of materials and colors to suit every taste. Designers are now experimenting with unique shapes and details such as cut-out handles and textured finishes. Keep an eye out for bucket bags with tassels, fringes, and interesting hardware that will give an edge to your everyday outfits.
2. Crossbody Bags
Crossbody bags are perfect for those who prefer a hands-free option. They're versatile, easy to wear, and come in different shapes and sizes. This season, crossbody bags are getting an upgrade with embellishments like studs, chains, and hardware that add interest to the simple design. Look for crossbody bags with interesting shapes like crescent and half-moon to elevate your style.
3. Belt Bags
The belt bag trend is still going strong in Fall 2023. This season, designers are introducing more sophisticated versions of belt bags that can easily transition from day to night. Look for belt bags with chain belts, leather finishes, and unique hardware that will make it feel elevated. Wear it on your waist or crossbody for a chic and practical look!
4. Tote Bags
Tote bags are a timeless classic that never goes out of style. This season, designers are giving this classic a modern twist with unique finishes like croc-embossed leather, fringes, and colorful geometries. They're perfect for carrying your work essentials or a weekend getaway. Keep an eye out for tote bags with unique handles and textures that will instantly update your wardrobe!
In conclusion, these are the top affordable stylish purse trends for Fall of 2023 that will elevate your style and keep you on-trend without breaking the bank. Whether you prefer a structured tote or a hands-free crossbody, there is a purse for every taste and budget. Shop these trends and make a statement with your fashion accessories this fall!
As we head into the Fall season of 2023, it's time to start thinking about updating your fashion accessories. One of the most important accessories for any woman is a purse. Not only does it make a statement about your personal style, but it is also a practical item that carries all your daily essentials. In this blog post, we'll be sharing the top trending affordable stylish purses for Fall of 2023 so that you can find the perfect purse to match your style and budget!
1. Bucket Bags
Bucket bags have been a popular style for a few years now, and they're not going anywhere anytime soon. They're roomy enough to hold all your daily essentials without looking bulky, and they come in a variety of materials and colors to suit every taste. Designers are now experimenting with unique shapes and details such as cut-out handles and textured finishes. Keep an eye out for bucket bags with tassels, fringes, and interesting hardware that will give an edge to your everyday outfits.
2. Crossbody Bags
Crossbody bags are perfect for those who prefer a hands-free option. They're versatile, easy to wear, and come in different shapes and sizes. This season, crossbody bags are getting an upgrade with embellishments like studs, chains, and hardware that add interest to the simple design. Look for crossbody bags with interesting shapes like crescent and half-moon to elevate your style.
3. Belt Bags
The belt bag trend is still going strong in Fall 2023. This season, designers are introducing more sophisticated versions of belt bags that can easily transition from day to night. Look for belt bags with chain belts, leather finishes, and unique hardware that will make it feel elevated. Wear it on your waist or crossbody for a chic and practical look!
4. Tote Bags
Tote bags are a timeless classic that never goes out of style. This season, designers are giving this classic a modern twist with unique finishes like croc-embossed leather, fringes, and colorful geometries. They're perfect for carrying your work essentials or a weekend getaway. Keep an eye out for tote bags with unique handles and textures that will instantly update your wardrobe!
In conclusion, these are the top affordable stylish purse trends for Fall of 2023 that will elevate your style and keep you on-trend without breaking the bank. Whether you prefer a structured tote or a hands-free crossbody, there is a purse for every taste and budget. Shop these trends and make a statement with your fashion accessories this fall!
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Accessorizing your outfits with the right purse can add an extra element of style and help you look and feel your best.
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The Viviana mini bag is THE multi-functional bag to have. The smooth faux-leather basket weave design is its most eye-catching feature. It can be worn multiple ways: as a shoulder bag, handbag or clutch. It has an exquisite gold chain strap for the handbag option or short underarm bag, and a longer, thinner faux leather strap for the shoulder bag/crossbody bag option. Remove the strap for the clutch option. Can we say YES for multi-functionality!?
Because you can wear the Viviana bag in different ways, it is the perfect bag for different styles. By wearing it with the gold chain strap or by enjoying it with its removable strap, it's the loveliest addition for night out. With the more subdued longer strap, it's just right for a day out around town or for running errands. (Psst.. Wear it crossbody style to keep your hands free, and attach our Sanette for quick sanitizing action.)
The Viviana bag comes in five of the loveliest colors: Jasmine White, Latte Brown, Midnight Black, Deep Ocean Blue and Candy Red. With these options, you can have one for every season!
The Latte Brown may just be our favorite color. It's a creamy brown that can work for fall or summer.
If you want a bag that can shift with seasons and styles, the Pursh Collection Viviana bag is the affordable bag for you!
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Fall, or autumn, brings out those beautiful pigments in leaves around the world, when climate and geography permits. We often associate browns, oranges, yellows and reds to this season. The science behind these colors in leaves around this season comes down to the leaves ceasing their food-making process with the shortening of daylight and drop in temperature. The chlorophyll, a foundation for photosynthesis which enables plants to use sunlight to make sugar, breaks down. The green color disappears and these beautiful fall tones become visible.
Like trees, many of us begin to transition away from our summer "foliage" as we move into the same shades of our favorite season. Along with these warming tones, we see the boots, sweaters/jumpers, vests, hats and scarves make their appearance too.
Whoever decided to make coats out of our favorite childhood toy material is genius. It makes perfect sense - warm, huggable, furry, comforting.
The oversized blazer return from the 80s/90s is one of our favorite revivals. Commonly worn in a plaid or checked pattern, it pairs beautifully with either baggy or skinny jeans or trousers (psst! try them with faux leather trousers for a fabulously chic look!). The shacket, or shirt & jacket, is perfect for early and light fall, when the weather is perfectly mild. These options are also ideal for layering (you can remove/add as the weather changes throughout the day).
Another 90s/early 2000s comeback, sweats are back! With the current lifestyle adjustments many of us have made spending more time at home, comfort at home has become so much more important. Sweats are the go-to option for at-home wear and perfect for popping over to the grocery store or for picking up takeout.
Even with current lifestyle changes, we still need bags when we go out. We've collected a list of our favorite bags for autumn/fall 2023, based on the brown tones this season is noted for. Check them out below!
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The shoulder strap on a woman's bag, something we may consider a foundational element since the idea of a bag probably began, is often credited to Coco Chanel in the 1920s. To clarify, the shoulder strap was not new - but, it seems it wasn't commonly used on women's fashion bags.
Indeed, it appears that women held their bags in their hands most of the time - a bag which we'd term a 'clutch' nowadays. It was this annoyance of having her hands occupied constantly that led Coco to develop her original Chanel bag with the long, thin strap. This design was actually inspired by a soldier's bag.
Note: there are other bag styles that may have been held from the belt or waist, but may have been used for specific service roles, and not typically for fashion.
Chanel had been around of lot of soldiers. In fact, it's said she got her nickname 'Coco' while entertaining soldiers as a singer (her real name was Gabrielle). Her first beau was an ex-calvary textile heir. Military inspiration seemed to surround her. Coco is known to have been a great innovator constantly pulling inspiration from her youth, passions and those around her.
It makes sense that soldiers would need their hands free (obviously), but would have had to carry things with them, especially with the more simplistic military uniforms during that time. A soldier's bag, which they likely wore as a crossbody, kept their items near and secure and allowed the use of their needed hands. A woman would have similar needs.
Coco launched her first bag design in 1929. In the 1930s, her focus shifted to more womanly fashion, such as long evening dresses, as well as jewelry. However, when World War II began around 1939, Coco closed up shop at her Maison Chanel (leaving some items for sale) and moved to Hôtel Ritz Paris, with her German boyfriend.
However, after the war, she was exiled to Switzerland for some time (this is a whole story in itself). She seems to not have done as much in fashion until she returned to France and jumped back into fashion around 1953-1954. We then see the newer version of her Chanel bag, the Chanel 2.55, so named after the month (February) and year (1955) of its re-launch.
A well-known feature of the 2.55 update is the double-chain shoulder strap. This is believed to be inspired by the chatelaines worn by the caretakers at the convent orphanage where she spent her youth. (If you've seen Downton Abbey, Mrs. Hughes wears a more simplistic one around her waist which holds all her keys and things.) Our Camille bag, carries a similar inspiration in its straps.
Bag straps definitely do seem like a no-brainer in today's world. One could even question how we'd even function now without a strap for certain errands or outings. But, thanks to Coco Chanel, we don't have to think twice about fashion and function when it comes to keeping our hands free while looking chic!
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Opt for Layers
Play with Straps
Hold it Various Ways
Mix Textures & Proportions
Go Tonal
Find Smart Accents
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Our well-designed purses and most importantly, their content often become easy prey for street theft pros, and this is why some smart bag closures have been invented. After more than 60 years of research, the zipper closure was perfected in the early 1920s. Metal frame bags with clasps go as far back in history as the Renaissance. Push locks and the creation of other types of metal hardware were the results of the Industrial Revolution. Along with twist locks, they became popular in the 40s. Widespread use and production delayed for a decade due to WWII. Without such closures, the content of our bags would have been easily exposed, and busy women have such awkward moments every now and then as they move fast along with their filled-to-the-top bags dangling from their shoulders, wrists, or hands. Let’s take a little ride through the most representative purse closures and how they make our lives easier.
Metal Snaps
Also known as press stud snaps or anorak snaps (from their original use), these pairs of interlocking discs sealed with fingertip pressure, are still regarded to be quite safe and reliable. They were invented back in the 1880s and were first featured in apparel. They were patented around the same time by the German Heribert Bauer, the Danish Bertel Sanders, and the French Albert-Pierre Raymond. Snaps of great quality are a casual chic accent, polishing fashionable everyday accessories such as the super practical and relevant Sanette which is a vegan-leather sanitizer holder you can hang from any hardware or handles, without having to retrieve it from your bag’s interior. This type of closure works perfectly with lightweight small-size flap design elements, as well as with flexible materials. Snaps are often attached to the belting and narrow flaps holding partially the top of a bag together. In the case of the summer-perfect Corrine bag, the snap belt is combined with a zip. The effortless evolution of it is the magnetic snap closure seen in the Gemma bag, which ‘supports’ a completely decorative faux buckle closure.
Zippers
There is no doubt that zippers, first used in military uniforms and utility clothes, are our busy schedule saviors. Originally conceived as “Automatic, Continuous Clothing Closures” and patented in 1917 as the “Separable Fasteners” by Swedish-American electrical engineer Gideon Sundback, zippers are everything. Placed along a bag’s top, side, or interior pockets – with a stopper on not – they safely hold all our essentials, which are easily retrievable with a single slide of the runner. Sometimes, they are open-ended, while other times, they are stopped from opening completely, depending on the design. Zip closures are flexible enough to follow the contours and shape of the bag, a feature that artfully applies to the Sasha Summer bag and its rounded top flap panel. Its hoop-shaped pull takes us back to the glorious 70s.
Frame Bag Closures
Inspired by the retro metal-frame bags that were sealed with clasps and kissing locks, the clamshell styles without any visible clasp at all, and with a ruched top imitating that of a clam, are quite popular right now. They secure your bag’s content without requiring much effort to open. With a concealed frame that maintains the original shape, they present themselves as the softer version of the medieval frame bag. The form is whimsical, and the style is user-friendly. It is ideal for small purse sizes, meaning micro bags, clutches, and mini-medium ones. Frame bags have more of a Parisian-chic attitude and an aura of girly nonchalance.
Push or Press Lock
Most famous as the ‘thumb catch’ found in several retro school bags or doctor bags, it comes in a wide range of design variations, many of them rather show-stopping and avant-garde. The thumb-released lock opens up with pressure, which is practically the opposite of the snap closure. It is quite efficient and pleasant to use; we might quite often get caught playing with its smart mechanism! Design versatility makes it a quite coveted detail among bag designers. The visual appeal of the gold-tone semi-circular lock in the Clementine bag says it all. It is a sleek way to finish a timeless piece, plus a nod to modernity and engineering evolution.
Creative Hasp Closure
Interlocking elements that get released with pressure are the key behind an array of creative iterations of locks on purses. Pressing towards a particular direction, you allow such a lock to open in a relatively unfussy manner. This logic works seamlessly on foldover flap bags. The related hardware, usually consisting of two parts, can be molded into fascinating shapes, including the adorable oblong tear-shaped lock of the stunning Brenna bag in complete harmony with its fashion-forward mixed-width chain strap. Simple structured bags need such a creative touch to shine bright. Possibilities are endless, although the core mechanism is pretty simple and mainstream. Taking it to the next level, the elongated geometric hasp or tongue lock of the Vivienne bag matches its attention-grabbing linen-and-vegan-leather paneling. Such cool details are “the salt and pepper” in bag design!
Pursh Collection offers a variety of bags with traditional and fun and unique closures. Take a look at our full collection of handbags, shoulder bags, crossbody bags and more and remember: think about the purpose and function of the closure you need for your new bag.
]]>You might be thinking that handles and straps, with all their eye-catching characteristics, are mainly decorative, placing more emphasis on compartments, pockets, materials, and closures while shopping for bags. In fact, straps and handles are even more crucial in choosing the right one. A style that allows you to hold and carry it in multiple ways boosts the comfort factor. With loops, hooks, clasps, snaps, buckles, and other hardware accents, straps can get detachable, adjustable, or concealable. Let’s check our styling options based on aesthetics and functionality because today, we really have the opportunity to find a purse that fits more than one occasion. Fashion dictates versatility in response to busy lifestyles, cosmopolitan living, and ever-expanding wardrobes. We found for you the keys to pleasant wear and numerous attention-grabbing looks.
Short Removable Strap
If you want to shift between two classic forms of off-duty bags – the handbag and the clutch – the short detachable strap will do the trick. On your way from an afternoon occasion to dinner, remove the strap, and you’ve got an evening bag in your hands. A medium-length strap will offer you a third alternative; carrying it underarm.
This ruched clamshell type – quite popular lately – describes the transition between the strictly hand-held occasion bags of the 50s and the chain-strap shoulder bags ladies started carrying in the 60s. The chunkiness of the rectangle chain links also shows the playful attitude of that decade. Gold-tone chains have more of a timeless allure, while cooler silvery hardware often equals a more casual attitude.
Chain Straps
The legendary Coco Chanel, inspired by styles people experimented with since medieval times, made chains a huge ongoing trend. Chains have something glam and edgy inherent in them. Our favorite Margo canteen bag, crafted from woven straw, features a chain handle and a longer chain strap so that you rock it both as a handbag and as a cross-body style. Chains are very convenient when they slide over fluffy outerwear or chunky knits as no-fuss discreet details. They also add a festive lady-chic touch to your summer clothes. The long fixed-length strap is ideal during the day whether you are running errands in the city or you are sightseeing somewhere in the world.
Adjustable Shoulder Straps
When you are provided with ample flexibility regarding the length of your straps, your mix & match possibilities are endless. Your purse gets even more multi-purpose when such straps are removable. The Viviana woven bag is the absolute expression of this design philosophy. Equipped with two detachable straps, it can be used as a shoulder bag, handbag, underarm bag, and clutch. Yet, its most important feature is that the vegan leather strap is adjustable in length so that you are even able to wear it cross-body. Adjustable length means that it perfectly fits your height plus your preferences. The latest trend or necessity of wearing a bag closer to your chest can be followed by shortening the strap a bit more. Just slide and secure the buckle to your ideal spot.
Multiple Removable Straps
All handbags lie within the category of the famous from the 50s “top-handle bags.” Until then, that was the only proper way to hold a bag. Proven to be inconvenient but often quite fashionable, this style comes back with added functionality. A top-handle is ultra-chic and eligible for a dinner or other small-duration occasion where a classic dress code is the norm. Removable straps can turn it into a hands-free accessory that helps you juggle more than one task at the same time. Plus, it can carry much more weight without getting you tired. Throughout the day, you might also want to change your outfit from morning casual to work-appropriate to dinner-ready. This is why we would recommend a purse like the 3-tone Gemma. Its wide grommeted strap – almost looking like a rock & roll guitar strap – is off-duty while the slimmer, adjustable one complements an elegant business look. You can shift from one to the other without having to shift between bags. In the evening, just remove both, and hold it from its timeless handle.
Single Adjustable Strap
Back in the late 19th century, poor migrant workers in the US were carrying pretty much the same slouchy, crescent-shaped bag we name today after them as “hobo,” a term that has been recently suggested to be removed from the fashion vocabulary. Yet, the style itself has been venerated by an array of editors throughout the years starting from the 30s. What is quite interesting about it, is that it comes, more often than not, with a non-detachable strap that completes the half-moon silhouette into a circle. Enhancing its functionality, some of these are of adjustable length. This means that although minimalist, this bag fits your body and lifestyle. Based on that, the woven-straw-and-vegan-leather Arlette comes with a strap and an extension that can be fastened together via hoop clasps. That way, you can have an underarm bag or handbag, a shoulder bag, and a cross-body bag.
Double Handles
Double-handle bags exist since ancient times. More than 4,000 years ago, Egyptians were holding such styles crafted from linen and papyrus. They combine well with clamshell and tote designs because they allow you to balance the weight of the content on both sides. They were initially handbags, yet modern versions like the woven-straw-and-vegan-leather Estelle include a discreet longer strap that allows you to rock it as shoulder and cross-body bag. It’s always good to have options while also celebrating iconic designs from the bag’s history. An additional perk from this style, it that these double top handles have been intentionally made a little longer or oversize to tangle freely from your elbow or wrist. They also have a solid structure so that they stand upright when not used. It’s all in the details, of course!
Pursh Collection offers a variety of bags with various straps and handle styles. Take a look at our full collection of handbags, shoulder bags, crossbody bags and more and remember: consider what needs you have for function and comfort as you decide on your new bag.
]]>Your new bag now stands proudly among other wardrobe assets ready to be styled many imaginative ways, with casual and dressed-up versions of your very distinctive style. Each one of us has an individual stamp of originality placed on our daily and special-occasion looks. Fashionistas achieve uniqueness through unexpected combos and details. Pick a great scarf – that usually works as neckwear or headgear – and tie it on your bag, as your personal touch and way to stand out from the crowd. It all starts from the bandanas some girls use to tie around their carryon’s handle, making it more recognizable at the port or airport when traveling. These tiny accessories are like your identification card. They can reveal your mood, preferences, and attitude. Globetrotters are taking the concept to the next level, mixing scarves with their business trip weekenders and stylish all-purpose handbags.
One Bag, Many Styles
Scarves are currently trending because they update your purse in seconds and at a low cost. Increase your bag’s versatility by adding new purse scarves into the mix. With smart styling, you can make your bag work with more clothes and accessories in your wardrobe. A scarf can infuse your purse with the color that is missing so that it pairs well with your dress or shoes. It can also change it from an urban-chic accessory to a bohemian one. Tied into a knot, the scarf gives a sophisticated tone; while fastened like a bow, it captures your playfulness. Pick scarves in an array of motifs, colors, and effects that correspond to different occasions, settings, or hours of the day. Play with timeless prints such as polka dots or stripes, and incorporate highly convenient monochrome or bi-color ones such as the Reeve.
The Right Bag
Top-handle purses are ideal because you can secure your scarf on a fixed short handle easier than on a longer one. Having said that, street style stars love to tie a scarf on the base of shoulder straps too, which preferably applies to bucket bags like the Val and totes like the Elaine.
Opt for vegan leather handles, especially those crafted from suede-like material or textured leather, so that the scarf doesn’t slip from its original position. Weave it into a large-scale chain strap or loop it around hardware, including buckles, hoops, rings, and eyelets. You can even wrap it around the flap of a satchel, as many fashionistas do, or let it loose to create the so-called ‘waterfall’ effect. Be creative about anchoring it from different spots in the bag; be ready to break the rules.
Top-Handle Purse-Scarf Styling
As we already explained, handbags are on top of our list for this creative experiment. Beginners in the bag styling game can kick it off with our 4 leading suggestions. We picked as an example the Jolie bag because it has a structured envelope silhouette, a steady short handle, and a flap with a firm hasp closure. Our girly iteration involves a bow-tied scarf on the handle’s most visible end. Our virtuoso styling comes down to a scarf twisted and folded tight around the handle and secured with a small, sleek knot on its ‘feet.’ Variations to that include folding it more casually, or using a longer scarf and letting its ends hanging loose. Our fashionable way would entail wrapping the scarf around the flap and tying it on its exposed side like a turban. A braided scarf starting from the handle’s one buckle, tangling in-between like a necklace over the flap and secured with a perfect knot on the other, is a bonus idea.
Ideal Scarf Sizes
In our 4 styling recommendations, we used a relatively small scarf such as the square Tatiana, which is 27.5"x27.5"/70x70cm when stretched and 21.5"x21.5"/55x55cm when crinkled (its default state). We love the crimped effect of this scarf, combined with its subtle sheen. It comes in 5 charming pattern/color combos that increase your options. For a classic look, add to your collection the Leslie scarves featuring a timeless striped motif on a silky texture. Each scarf exudes a unique vibe. Be flirty with the Paola leopard-print scarf, which is also 27.5"x27.5"/ 70x70cm in dimensions and will generously be twisted around the handle. Twist or fold such ‘squares’ diagonally to get the maximum length. Create a triangular shape and fold its 90-degree tip into its base to produce a slim strip of fabric. Braid them together for a maximalist touch. For a bow and a feminine look, you can also use an elongated scarf like the Obi with a heart-shaped print and straight ends (38.5"x3.75"/ 98x9.5cm) or the Canto with a calligraphic print and notched ends (34"x4.3"/ 87x11cm).
Celebrities & Trends
A-listers such as Jennifer Anniston, Jessica Simpson, and Eva Longoria have done it in the 00s, yet it seems that scarves-on-bags are again trending since last summer. It might allude to the carefree spirit of a getaway or the idea that busy women need an extra day-to-evening accessory embedded in their bags, which doubles as headscarf or neck scarf or face mask depending on the weather and their on-the-go needs. A scarf can also be protective of the area it is covering. Handles and straps are subject to lots of wear & tear, and scarves can surely extend their lives. Fashion week attendees from all over the world are bringing this trend back, and undoubtedly celebrities will follow soon.
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As countries are carefully strategizing, and some of them are already implementing their post-Covid19 phase, easing lockdowns based on comparisons of pandemic metrics, be proactive, and plan your comeback wardrobe. Purses carrying your new ‘essentials’ such as sanitizers and masks, will play a crucial role in your effort to get back to your normal life. Since the 19th century and the industrial revolution, women are adopting the idea of owning a complete purse wardrobe with styles for different occasions. With a little more free time in your schedule, your current status might allow you to go through your collection and fill in the gaps with new bags designed to fit your busy lifestyle. Your response to the novel coronavirus crisis should come with grace and a rational mind. It’s time to get back on track in style!
Morning Errands
In most countries, grocery shops, delis, supermarkets, and pharmacies never closed, yet many of you shifted to the easiness of online orders. If you are again tempted to hit the local market in person, you need a roomy bag that might probably even hold some of your packaged groceries inside. When brick-and-mortar schools or outdoor sports facilities open again, you also need to carry a large tote while dropping your kids off or picking them up. The actual definition of a tote more or less comes down to a sizeable double-handle shoulder bag. The first styles pretty close to this definition appeared in the 40s and were initially designed to carry ice! It’s an easy carry-all, smaller than the weekender but larger than most of your other bags. The word ‘tote’ most probably has its roots to an African one that means carry, pick up or pile up. Today your stylish Tote Tote Tote that comes in 4 easy-to-mix colors will be hosting your keys, smartphone, tablet, wipes, mask, hat, and of course your sunnies because summer is happily around the corner. You can also throw in it your kid’s toys, a magazine, and a vanity case. Long days out make a spacious tote an absolute requirement.
Office Hours
If your work-from-home era is coming to an end, then take all necessary precautions to protect your health and get back to work with a business-as-usual frame of mind. Pair your power suit or girl boss outfit with the briefcase-inspired Briefly shoulder bag with a structured design that is polished enough to continue with you well into a business lunch or happy hour drinks. First modern briefcases appeared in the 1850s, yet their style predecessors included the slouchy money bags in the 14th century and the book satchels in the 16th century. This bag equipped with interior pockets, slots, and a compartment that can carry in an organized manner your essentials, gadgets, and serious paperwork, all available for fast retrieval at a conference, presentation, or – when that’s again a possibility - on a business trip.
Lunch Time
If you are a freelancer or still working from home or carry a minimum load of things to the office, a medium-size handbag will become a great asset. Try sleek styles that serve more than one purpose and act as neutrals or luxe basics in your outfit. With a great design twist and a secure zippered top, the Lizzy bag can take you anywhere from a lunch with friends, to an art gallery presentation, early drinks at a bar, the movies, or even a serious business meeting. The versatility of mid-size bags is immense, and within the Pursh collection, you will find many midi styles crafted from vegan leather and other finest quality materials.
Weekend Attire
The COVID-19 crisis showed us the way to more personal time dedicated to our needs, family, and friends. Weekends, more than ever before, should be about quality time with our loved ones, including fabulous brunches and getaways in the countryside. Open-air activities such as hiking, horse-back riding, trekking, and walking in the woods are highly encouraged. We are also now embracing a fitness-focused lifestyle that brings our wellness to the forefront. A sporty or casual look can be accompanied with an effortless chic purse such as the Val bucket style or the athleisure-inspired Bring Back my Rucksack. The first backpacks were invented in the 30s for camping and alpine recreation, while the first bucket bags were created around the same time to carry champagne bottles safely. Can you think of anything more glamorous? Just pick an activity!
Night-Outs
If you missed having margaritas and mojitos with friends and attending outdoor concerts, we assure you that these days aren’t over. Preplan your purse wardrobe to spice up your cool ensembles such as summer dresses with sandals, shorts with tunics, or bell bottoms, and jumpsuits. Think of the bohemian 70s and reincarnate them with the Sasha Summer featuring a Riviera-worthy straw layer. Or go for a sexy animal print with our snakesin patterned Mara bag. With a bodycon dress and stiletto heels, this bag will become your style companion for romantic dinner dates and girls’ night outs.
Special Occasions
Recently you are constantly receiving invites to podcasts and online concerts or performances. Still, sooner or later, your calendar will be filled with invites to various occasions, including weddings, cocktail parties, pool parties, and formal dinners, some of them with a dress code. Eveningwear is meant to shine bright in all its details; hence the purse size is smaller, as a playful addition to your gorgeous dress. Our favorite includes the Zola Mini that can also be held as a clutch. Since the late Renaissance period, women are proud to carry their evening bags to various events. The mini purse is on-trend even for your morning looks, so it is a real investment. You can also rock it to the next fashion week and transform yourself into a street style star!
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The most discussed fashion item in the world – at times even with a controversial reputation – derives from the eternally practical quest for a hands-free carrier of our essentials. The fanny pack (in American English) or bum bag (in British) is described as ‘banana bag’ by the French and ‘kidney bag’ by the Spanish. It is also called a ‘moon bag’ and a ‘belly bag.’ Revamped and redesigned in endless variations, it is currently referred to as a waist bag or belt bag. Back in 1991, when one of its many revivals happened, Otzi the Iceman who lived 5,000 years ago was discovered in the Italian Alps next to his cowhide belt bag carrying the essentials. Gradually this prehistoric bag evolved into a relatively small pouch protected from street theft with a belt firmly adjusted to one’s waist. Ancient Egyptians, Romans, and later gentlemen in the Middle Ages were carrying a variation of the ‘alms bag’ or belted coin purse as depicted in a few works of art. Ladies in Victorian times carried their essentials suspended from the bejeweled ‘chatelaine’ chain belt structure. In the early 50s the British coined the term ‘bum bag’, and soon after the American term ‘fanny pack’ was published on Sports Illustrated magazine as the accessory that carries a skier’s snacks and map as well as the essentials of hikers, horseback riders, cyclists, and even photographers capturing beauty on the European slopes.
Australian Melba Stone, who is not confirmed as a historical person, has been credited with designing in 1962 the first fanny bag inspired by kangaroo pouches. The truth is that in the 60s and 70s it was a mainstream accessory among skiers, and in the 80s it reached major trend status with the first hints at athleisure (gym attire adopted on the streets) and the rise in tourism. American and Japanese travelers popularized it in nylon fabrics and neon versions, soon associated with sloppy travel gear. In the early 90s it had a quick comeback as an ‘it item’ designed by luxury brands, a concept that faded into the 00s due to pop culture references to uncool nerdy or dad’s fashion choices. Yet skateboarders in Japan and the US were still using it and they soon shifted into wearing it crossbody to ease their moves. Hipsters (and athleisure fans) referenced the glorious 90s and hip hop culture, so around 2012 high-end designers re-introduced the fanny pack to the market as a ‘hands-free bag’ or ‘belted satchel’ in slightly bigger size and with versatile styling possibilities. Street-style stars and bloggers adopted it to the fashion weeks and outdoor music festivals such as Coachella and Glastonbury. By 2018 its comeback was confirmed even by ever-posh Vogue. Adding to the concept of an elegant multi-styler that serves the needs of the busy modern woman, our favorite style Sasha can be adopted day-to-evening, in the city, or off to a fun destination. It has a timeless crescent shape alluding to the original fanny pack and can be styled in 7 different ways. It is equipped with a short chain strap and a longer, wider detachable leather strap. You can keep them both on, or remove the leather strap for instant versatility in the look. We love its zip closure with hoop-shaped runners securing the top flap and its sleek tonal stitching.
As a Waist Bag: As we saw this is a recurring trend that stood the test of time. It gives your looks a sporty or casual feel and a great degree of functionality. Rendered in vegan leather, as opposed to nylon canvas in the past, it is more than sportswear or travel attire essential. Wear the bag on the front/side or rear for multiple styling options. Score! 2 Style Points.
As a Cross-Body Bag: A bag worn crossover but closer to the body via a slightly shorter strap is on-trend. This styling is an evolution to the idea of the belt bag that was informally adopted crossbody since the 90s. It gives a cool spin to your workwear including blazers, button-downs, and power suits. Another style that can be worn on the front/side or rear. This gets 2 Style Points.
As a Shoulder Bag: It comes in lieu of a satchel in a convenient small-to-medium size with enough room for more than your bare essentials. You can shift to the shoulder bag styling for the ‘happy hour’ or for any occasion you might attend after work, even the last minute. The leather strap continues to be a professional touch to your looks, still way softer and more feminine than that of the cross-body variation. And the chain strap is tangling as a classic detail. 1 Style Point for this!
As a Handbag: The length of the chain strap allows you to carry this bag two ways; as a handbag and as an underarm bag. You can wear it to a party with high heels, skinny pants or a mini-length dress. In this case, remove the more casual leather shoulder strap. Here's to another (1) Style Point!
As an Underarm Bag: Its discreet medium size allows you to wear it to a dinner with a sheath dress. This is your desk-to-dinner or desk-to-dancefloor style companion; just remove the leather strap. The chain strap length offers a great underarm option for the evening. You can alternatively keep the leather strap tangling, as a morning look detail, especially when attending a corporate lunch. Score! Another Style Point!
That's 7 Style Points for 7 different ways you can wear this style.
As it is the ethical norm for the collection, Sasha is crafted from vegan leather. The Sasha Summer edition is accented with an island-inspired straw layer, as well as vegan leather piping and a quilted flap. It is a chic contrast of textures that comes in Latte Brown and Porcelain White colors. With a versatile matte finish, Sasha Matte is a slightly longer style that comes in Lipstick Red, Aegean Blue, and some fabulous neutral shades ((Onyx Black, Porcelain White, Blush Pink, Cloud Gray, Sage Green, and Coin Gray). For the city, or later for a transition to Fall/Winter looks, Sasha is a glossed vegan leather version that comes in great urban shades such as Pine Green and Berry Red.
Do you have any more styling options and ideas you'd like to share for this bag? Comment below!
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Rules regarding color coordination and matching in the 50s gradually felt quite restrictive and a feminist attitude soon expressed itself through an individualistic spirit in fashion. One by one these rules were proving to be irrelevant and the classics being created throughout design bag history were reinvented. Along with exotic skins, luxurious hardware, heritage techniques, and hand-crafting, mass-produced styles were gaining ground in the market. Humble materials became cool and modern aesthetics justified the extremes in terms of shapes, colors, sizes, motifs, and graphics. Bag trends started challenging the timelessness of the iconic pieces. Newness became the norm in the fashion industry; continuity wasn’t a thing anymore. Although the revival of the classics as well as recurring trends are still the fashion industry’s realities, it seems that every revival pushes the boundaries of creativity even more in fascinating ways.
Classic quilted shoulder bags that were introduced in 1955 increased in popularity in the ‘swinging 60s.’ At the same time, mini A-line pocket-equipped dresses and white go-go boots were combined with structured geometric purses that came in bold colors, psychedelic motifs, inexpensive materials (including PVC), whimsical shapes, and smaller sizes. More often than not they were top-handle styles such as the Alodie purse. There was a playful touch to these affordable, almost decorative stunners crafted from woven straw, cotton canvas, wood, and more. With the hippie culture blooming in the 70s and a party-ready ‘youthquake’ attitude already cultivated from the previous decade, fashionistas adopted a variety of bohemian styles including roomy totes and the slouchy crescent-shaped hobo purses. The wartime messenger bags evolved into narrower silhouettes, which, rendered in soft suede and printed fabrics, sparked the revival of the loose shoulder bag often decorated with artisanal embroidery and fringes. Straw baskets and fisherman net bags were trending in the French Riviera. Less structured bags like the Emilie exuded confidence and a sense of comfort. Some sporty styles even carried inside a similar smaller pouch for the essentials. Jetsetters and party-goers rocked in the evening bejeweled micro bags that continued well into the disco era.
In the 80s after a long period of design freedom and open-ended experimentation, the first round of ‘logomania’ takes place. Besides no-name envelope clutches for the evening, ladies are obsessed with logos engraved, printed, stamped, or woven onto the bags. Designer bags become a loud status symbol and ladies who afford them are enthusiastic about heavy price tags that make them stand out from the crowd. Designers found the opportunity to promote novelty bags made of expensive and inexpensive materials as must-haves and investment pieces. By the end of the decade, some customers were willing to pay a lot of money for surrealist designs proposed by many prestigious brands in the market. This consumerist spirit gave birth in the 90s to the notion of the ‘it’ bag. Every year a new ‘it’ bag was making the previous one obsolete. Women with serious fashion credentials were almost brainwashed to buy into the next one. Short-strap shoulder styles were trending and stylish sizeable totes like the Miranda purse were adopted by the new generation of ‘it’ girls.
'It' bag obsession that remained alive in the early 00s was gradually fading into a demand for more timid, less showy styles. By the end of the decade, designers were popularizing the no-logo trend. Only those knowing fashion could recognize signature designer styles in which logo was either hidden in the interior or omitted altogether. Famous coveted styles included satchels, motorcycle-inspired bags, roomy totes, saddle-shaped bags, and retro bucket bags. Minimum hardware was used in these structured or loosely shaped bags, making them quite comfy and lightweight. They acted as sleek neutrals that polish an outfit in the same way the Sophi purse does. The revival of the classics proliferated into a huge variety of styles and styling options adjusting to different preferences, lifestyles, daily schedules, and profiles of women. Versatility in styles inspired in the 2010s a wide range of trends. Today no bag style seems to be wrong or outmoded; or put it differently, there are so many shapes, details, shades, effects, and materials seasonally trending, that you will definitely find more than one for yourself, fitting your wardrobe and personality.
Pursh Collection offers a variety of bags inspired by the history of bag design. Take a look at our full collection of handbags, shoulder bags, crossbody bags and more and remember: consider what needs you have for function and comfort as you decide on your new bag.
]]>Most classics in bag design history were initially introduced to the market in the 19th and the first half of the 20th century. The industrial revolution and more specifically the introduction of public railways and steamboats made luggage manufacturing necessary which later inspired regular bag designs. In the Victorian era as skirts grew larger, purses got smaller. Women could either buy their bags or create their own at home. Handmade ones were as their way to show off their needlework skills to the world and mostly to men they were flirting with. The most impressive ones were beaded or embroidered with floral or prairie motifs. Few ladies still carried the drawstring reticule styles of the 18th century but they preferred to hold small frame handbags and tiny hand-held coin purses. Commercial frame bags crafted from leather were less personal and intricate. They were made for women who loved their anonymity and privacy. The most exciting thing is that 19th-century women had for first time bags for different occasions.
It might have first been spotted on Dutch women during the Renaissance, yet the ‘chatelaine’ became an ‘it’ accessory in the mid-19th century. It attaches to a waist belt and can be described as a bejeweled hook or clasp with a series of functional items (lipstick, clippers, coin purse etc.) suspended from multiple chains like the Purse on Purse charm hangs from its keyring. Equally fashionable were the metal ‘chain-link purses’ that remind us of the 90s, and the knitted ‘miser bags’ with an elongated tubular shape and a special space for coins that were secured with sliding rings. Utility styles included shoppers and canvas totes.
Industrial Revolution and Luggage
The introduction of public railways and steamboats turned luggage into an essential. In the late 19th century you will see amazing examples of the so-called ‘carpet bag’ made of oriental rugs and great tapestry fabrics. This roomy double-handle top-frame handbag was the lightweight weekender or duffel bag of the times. Most iconic bag styles today are rooted in great luggage designed by the prestigious saddlery houses of Paris in the late 19th century. These tall practical handbags that elegantly carried saddles and riding boots, were the forerunners of modern totes and satchels like the timeless Modena bag. The same houses created artful wooden or metal suitcases hand-painted with the initials of the owner. They were so structured and heavy that they could only be lifted with the assistance of porters. The industrial revolution is credited for the creation of some fabulous ‘steamer trunks’.
Early 20th Century Stunners
Abundant resources and new materials turned handbags into mainstream accessories. Luxury bags crafted from antique fabrics (some them with oriental motifs and others with Art Nouveau details) were trending before WWI. In elite circles ladies were holding ornate purses such as tiny silver mesh frame bags, spacious velvet bags with hand-carved frames, and beaded bags with fairytale or Renaissance motifs. Leather shoulder bags came out of the suffragette movement (advocating women’s right to vote) and continued along with the canvas bags well into the WWI period. In the 20s sparkly beaded handbags and metal-chain shoulder bags were the perfect fit for the chiffon-clad flapper girls and the dazzle of the jazz culture. Drop-shaped wristlets were also a thing. Interwar cheer culminated in novelty shapes such as the birdcage, shell, and doll bags that will reach their surrealist maximum in the 30s. Yet in daytime most women were holding a flat envelope-style handbag quite similar to the amazing Jolie style. The 30s mark the birth of the purse as a fashion accessory. By the end of this decade most known bag styles, including the handbag (top-handle), the clutch (no handle), the satchel (long handle), and the tote (double-handle) have been invented. Hollywood was rising and its divas loved holding minaudière clutches, inspired by the cigarette boxes and adorned with precious gems in Art Deco style by acclaimed jewelers. Magnetic clasps, zippers, and sophisticated hardware were used. Prestigious brands created the first versions of the bowling bag and the cylindrical duffel bag in coated canvas. Bucket bags such as the stunning Rita have roots in a certain style designed in 1932 to carry champagne bottles. Men’s briefcases also inspired women’s handbag styles. Bags became real status symbols!
Wartime and Post-War Styles
In the 40s military messenger bags spoke of minimalism and utility. They inspired an array of roomy shoulder bags that could carry a lady’s cosmetics, accessories, money, and other essentials. The envelope shape got a shoulder strap such as the one in the sleek Open Letter style. It was made of leather, or recycled fabric and cardboard. Evening styles came in similarly structured shape yet in a smaller size. They were crafted from satin, silk rayon, velvet, and metallic brocade. Rationing in metal made manufacturers come up with alternatives for hardware such as plastic and bamboo. More elegant styles included the ruched-top ‘shell bag’ and the ‘wristlet’. The end of WWII and the 50s signaled the return to more aspirational and less practical styles, especially handbags and smaller shoulder bags. On-trend materials included posh exotic leathers and playful clear plastic. The rectangular ‘mailbag’ originating in the briefcase, and the quilted chain-strap shoulder bag became iconic. Accessorizing and color coordination were the priorities in styling.
Pursh Collection offers a variety of bags inspired by the history of bag design. Take a look at our full collection of handbags, shoulder bags, crossbody bags and more and remember: consider what needs you have for function and comfort as you decide on your new bag.
Stay tuned for the last part in our three-part History of the Bag series: The Modern Bag Shapes and Revivals (1960s to today)!
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Bag design has evolved through the centuries to cover diverse needs and preferences. Since antiquity, bags have played an array of roles from that of mere utility and carrier of essentials to that of fashion treasure and status symbol. The necessity and charm of each bag style ranged among historical periods and cultures. Different bags styles were emerging as results of experimentation with old and new materials and as a response to social changes. By the end of the 18th century the bag in the way we understand it today – as a fashion accessory – was fully developed. Exquisite examples of early design are now exhibited in museums or kept in private collections. The forerunners of modern bags were often crafted from perishable materials and so our other way to see how they looked is via ancient, medieval, and pre-19th century works of art. What is extremely fascinating is the relevance of these shapes and the inspiration they still offer to many bag designers.
It seems that mankind has been carrying bags since, well, ever – way before recorded history – and the most educated guesses are sack-like Prehistoric bag styles made of animal skin and destined to carry fruits and other raw commodities. Thousands of years ago (earliest example from 11,000 BC) engravings on ancient ruins found in Turkey, Iraq (Assyrian-Sumerian), New Zealand (Maori), and Central America (Olmec) depict shapes totally similar to that of a basket or a handbag with an arched handle often held by deities and translated as symbols of the universe. There is a theory that these purses were carrying ‘magic dust’, whatever that meant for these early civilizations! Otzi the Iceman who lived 5,000 years ago was found in 1991 in the Italian Alps next to his cowhide belt bag carrying the essentials. Ancient Egyptians attached bags to their belts and Greco-Romans did the same for coin purses. There is also a reference in the Bible of Judas carrying a similar pouch. Mysteriously enough in most ancient religions and civilizations you will find the image of a handbag. This charming 50s-style Stefania handbag has its actual design roots way back in history!
In patriarchal societies, medieval bags were designed mostly for men. The commonest type was the coin purse, which in Europe was also described as an alms bag for the coins affluent people were giving to the poor. A drawstring was used as closure and protection from street theft. The majority of the bags belonged to the category of girdle purses, a version similar in function to today’s belt bags. These small square, rectangular or trapezoid pouches were suspended from a girdle with one or two loops or just tied around the waist. Some of them had flaps yet the most exquisite of all were the pouches that had a cast-iron, brass, silver, or gold top frame and suspension. The smallest a bag was, the greatest the status of the man who owned it. Another cool design was the ‘bundle’ with multiple pouches for different currencies, attached to a belt. Besides leather, linen was used as a budget-friendly option. Shoulder bags were only made for artisans, traders, farmers, hunters, beggars, or pilgrims who carried a lot. The only – and most ornate – pouches that were made for women were gifts of love or lust to either brides or women in the royal and aristocratic circles. These are the first examples of purses having an aspirational tone that reached new levels in Renaissance with various pouches detailed with tassels such as in this eye-catching Hanging by a Hair bag charm.
In the 17th century men’s girdle pouches evolved into pockets sewn into their clothing, while women started to wear pockets tied on and hidden under their big skirts. From this point onwards men started seeing free-hanging purses as ‘feminine’ and pockets as masculine; although some aristocrats and royals continued to carry large framed bags and commoners had coin purses closely attached to their belts well into the 18th century. Prominent men and women were often hiding under their garments ornate ‘swete’ bags containing rare spices, flower petals or ethereal oils as scent. In the Elizabethan era this concept inspired the creation of small bags in fun shapes worn by women around their wrist or over their billowy skirts like jewelry. Evening bags first appeared in the 17th century as gaming bags carrying chips and coins for men and women. They were designed with a base that could sit flat on the game table and a shallow body that was ruched via a drawstring. The bases were coming in different shapes and were embroidered with initials, coats of arms or other social status details. Bags were for the first time three-dimensional. In the 18th century personalization took also the form of embossed golden initials and titles on leather folding wallets for important men. As menswear became more and more tailored, netted wallets, hidden into their sleeves, were the way to go for men. At the same time women started loving their wristlets and got used to carry an extra cotton or silk tote – definitely forerunner of the comfy-chic Franca style – for more storage space – additional to that of their pockets. It gave them the confidence of walking the streets or hitting the next occasion with all they needed, including fans, cosmetics, and opera glasses!
With a wristlet, a tote, and hidden pockets the 18th century woman felt self-sufficient. In her pockets she had tiny leather-bound pocketbooks similar in shape to the Chicklet wallet filled with calendars, recipes, songs, and fashion drawings of the latest styles, hence she became fashionable. Her evening bag turned into a precious accessory decorated with fur, glass beads, prints and embroidery. Hand-netted metal-strap variations inspired by the ‘reticulum’ styles Roman ladies had, were trending. The ‘reticules’ are regarded to be the first shoulder bags although often still tangling from wrists. They were matching the fluid pocketless dresses inspired then by the discovery of the Roman city of Pompeii. By the end of the century the increased visibility of the pouches ladies previously hid into their décolletage or under billowy skirts was a scandal that gave birth to the bag as fashion accessory.
Stay tuned for the next part in our three-part History of the Bag series: The Originals - Classic Shapes (19th Century to the 50s)
Holding your new purse for the first time is an experience close to that of a test drive. You see the item in practice and without even thinking, you are weighing the pros and cons, the overall profile of it and how its characteristics serve your daily needs. Whether it’s the shape, the material, or the technical details – and once you have agreed on the fact that you love this style – you evaluate your bag on how wearable it is.
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Holding your new purse for the first time is an experience close to that of a test drive. You see the item in practice and without even thinking, you are weighing the pros and cons, the overall profile of it and how its characteristics serve your daily needs. Whether it’s the shape, the material, or the technical details – and once you have agreed on the fact that you love this style – you evaluate your bag on how wearable it is. It all comes down to functionality that pleases the eye. Doing constant research on what is functional for the busy woman out there, we came up with safe conclusions about what to love in a bag today. We all create a bond with our purse as we are juggling all sort of amazing and not so amazing experiences throughout the day. Let’s share our vision for a bag that serves you the most, boosts your mood, and loves you back!
Retrieving your keys, phone, or lipstick from your purse has to be easy and fast; not time-consuming and challenging. A structured size purse is proven to be a more orderly space for the essentials you are carrying with you. Micro and mini sizes can’t hold all of them. You might end up stuffing your pockets with the rest of the necessary items, which means smaller sizes are for the evening or less busy lifestyles. In daytime, the geometric shape of the small-to-medium Jolie bag is proven more convenient. The single-compartment design (equipped with a safe-for-valuables zip pocket) of manageable size is pure delight in times of rush and action. A speedy retrieval is a done deal and this is definitely a dream come true for many girls in the room! On the other hand, we all have happened to hold a bag that is so roomy and shapeless that useful things are randomly swimming in its interior and we are retrieving things from there like we are drawing lots. So, large geometric bags should be as smartly designed as the roomier Julie and Boss Lady styles, ideal for work.
Another practical dimension of the ‘dream bag’ is its classic appeal. We need a purse that works with everything in our closets at any time and on any occasion. That’s not too much to ask for; we deserve a bag that fits our multi-faceted schedules as moms, business or working women, social creatures, and travellers/globetrotters! The minimalist trapezoid shape of the Jolie bag works with your jeans or ‘power suits’ in the mornings, and your dresses in the evenings. Subtle studding and gold-tone hardware gives it a timeless modern touch for a feel-young feminine look. The cool envelop style which was first introduced back in the 20s and 30s has been always a popular choice and will continue to be. It has a sophisticated flair that never fails!
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You have a cute outfit but you know something’s missing...and then you find the perfect bag to accessorize it with and voila! Your outfit looks complete and you have a stylish (yet convenient) purse to carry all your essentials.
For us, the mark of a great purse is its versatility. You want it to be able to go with different styles - whether you’re dressing up a maxi, or just want to add an extra touch to a t-shirt and jeans combo, your bag should be able to adapt.
Luckily, our Vivienne bag can do all that, and more!
The Vivienne bag is, of course, gorgeous; but the real reason we fell for it? The details. It has this gorgeous and elegant stitch detail across the front, which goes so charmingly with a crisp button-down top and a pencil skirt. And that gold lock detail gives it that little extra oomph to really seal the deal. Plus it’s got that little zip flap inside which is always so handy for some extra storage - practical, yet stylish!
Size-wise, this is the perfect small bag for your daily needs. It’s not too big, so you won’t have to dig around to find your wallet...or feel like your hand has sunk into a black hole every time you look for something! But it’s not so small that you can’t fit everything you need. This is the perfect size for your keys, phone, and smaller wallets, so it’s definitely you can grab and go. It can be styled in a variety of ways: as a shoulder bag, handbag, or even as a crossbody so it’s easy to get a lot of usage out of it.
Never content with just one color combo, we’ve got a lot for you to choose from. Your options include Matcha Green, Midnight Black, Pale Honey Yellow, and Chiffon White, so there’s a lot of variety. And luckily, each one goes really well with a lot of different outfit colors, so there’s a lower risk of clashing! The Vivienne bag has a really distinct look, so it’s all about what you’re looking for. The Midnight Black can be a good accessory for black jackets and darker silhouettes. If you’re looking for something to go with floral dresses and summer skirts, Pale Honey Yellow and Chiffon White are always good choices. Or our classic Matcha Green shade is a good all-rounder that can go with a variety of color palettes.
Because the purses are two-toned (or in some cases, three-toned like the Chiffon White), they are super easy to style and go with a lot of different outfits. Whether you’re going for muted colors or something bright, the Vivienne is an adaptable bag that’ll complement your style and really stand out.
This will really depend on what your general style is. But the great thing about the Vivienne bag is that it has a lot of different elements that make it a good option for formal and casual. You can dress it up or down as needed. Depending on your outfit, the color combinations and gold accent are great touches to add a little extra pop.
Made from faux (vegan) leather and linen, it has that perfect combo of hard and soft to pair well with different kinds of outfits and seasons. You can style it with floaty skirts and dresses to accent the linen detail and add an extra touch. Or pair it with your favorite oversized t-shirt and leggings for an edgier look with the leather and gold accent. Looking for something even more? Add our Patina scarf to the handles for an adorable extra touch.
The Vivienne bag is perfect for fans of our Verona and Nicolette styles, and it’s easy to see why it’s been a popular choice among customers. It’s sleek, stylish, and well-sized for a small bag which makes it super convenient for regular use. Plus, with so many different ways to style it as a crossbody or as a shoulder bag, it’s easy to get a lot of usage out of it so definitely worth it!
We’re personally loving the Matcha Green - let us know what your favorites are!
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