Beskrivning
Decade by decade, the lavishly illustrated Vintage Handbags recounts over 100 years of fashion history, from beadwork reticules at the turn of the twentieth century through the Hermès Kelly bag and Chanel 2.55 in the 1950s to jewel-encrusted Judith Leiber minaudières from the 1980s. Accompanied by archive images, stunning fashion photography and specially commissioned photographs of period styles, the most collectable and fabulous handbag designs are showcased, revealing the ornate detailing and materials of the time. An invaluable reference as well as a visual delight of times past, the book explores the key designers, technical developments and cultural influences that shaped handbag fashions, revealing groundbreaking work from the fashion houses Hermès, Chanel, Balenciaga, Bottega Veneta, Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Prada and Fendi as well as individual designers such as Bonnie Cashin, Lulu Guinness and Marc Jacobs.
