Handbag is a type of bag used to carry personal items like cosmetics, cell phones, and wallets. These bags may be made of leather, cloth, or other materials. They are typically designed to match a person’s clothing and lifestyle. While women are traditionally the primary carriers of handbags, there are also some styles designed for men. These are sometimes referred to as murses or man-bags. There have been some attempts to encourage more men to wear or use these bags, but the results have been mixed.
Many people think of designer labels when they hear the term handbag. These bags are generally expensive and designed to be a fashion accessory as well as a functional item. They often come with protective covers and storage cases to keep them looking good for as long as possible. These covers offer protection from accidents and the elements, which can help to maintain the value of the handbag for resale.
As handbags become more commodified, streamlined and hyped it is possible that there will be a backlash or a return to one-of-a-kind bags designed by hand. In the Victorian era there was a split identity in handbags between the formality of a commercially manufactured leather shopping bag or traveling case and the eccentricity of a little silk evening purse stitched from remnants and encoded with private messages for loved ones.
During the 1990s, the manufacturing of handbags began to move offshore. This was in part due to the high production costs of the industry, which were driven by labor and raw materials. The use of overseas workers also allowed manufacturers to meet the growing demands for handbags in developing markets.
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