No modern woman does not do without a bag in which a whole life is still kept. Practical models for every day or elegant clutches for special evenings - any model there is an application. In the world of bags there are their own leaders, the products of which are welcome with all fashionable on the planet, and most of them settled in Italy. Designers of this solar country relate to their creations, as the work of art, which should please women daily.
Features, pros and cons
The bags of Italian designers are famous for the elegance and courage of designs, for a large selection of style. Fashion designers can create products that remain relevant at all times, regardless of trends. But, in addition to an elegant or catchy appearance, the products of this country differs in such important quality as functionality. Despite his love of rest, the Italians know all about the needs of modern business women, active housewives and even young fashionistas.
The history of Italian bags began a little over a hundred years ago, when women wanted beauty and splendor in the post-war time. It was then that the bags were granted not only practical value, but also the role of the accessory. Models appeared decorated with an intricate decor.
What was the joint creations of Salvador Dali and the fashion designer Elza Skiaparelli, Italian by origin. They created bags in the form of balloons, apples, telephone tubes. Elsa became the expert of the avant-garde, which was reflected in its designs.
Italians generally inherent invent new in fashion. That is why most of the modern styles have been developed by designers of this country. They are fashion lawmakers, so the acquired thing will be 100% stylish. Italians are surprisingly combining classic trends trends. Therefore, the bag from the last collection will be relevant in several years.
Many designers are not afraid to go to experiments, therefore, in the model range you can find boat, bolds. And the original handbags, and classic, one way or another, reflect the individuality of their mistress.
One of the undoubted minuses is the price of products. Even small simple clutches stand, starting, from five thousand rubles. What is the famous brand, the more decor and the cost of material, than he is less common, the more expensive there are bags. On average, the price of a standard model of medium-sized varies from ten to twenty thousand. Exclusive and vintage models can exceed hundreds of thousands of rubles.
The cost is due not only to the company's name and the availability of one or another material. An important role in its formation plays production technology. Basic bags are fully or mostly handmade. The high cost is connected with what accessories are used, as well as the decor, which often protrudes fur and precious stones.
However, by paying such a price time, the happy owner of the desired product receives a durable bag. Famous all over the world, Italian brands appeared in different years and decades, each of them has their own style, their own characteristics. What unites the bags of these companies - quality. It is one of those advantages that is so appreciated by women, and that is why everyone strives to get at least one bag from Italian leading designers.
Luxury brand things have a kind of status. This has a positive effect on the inner confidence of the owner of such a product. Even those who are poorly understood in fashion know what the branded signs of famous labels look like and there. Thanks to this, the surrounding will be able to appreciate the taste of the one who keeps the bag from the Italian manufacturer in her hand.
Popular brands
Gucci.
The brands with global fame and luxury status include Gucci, based almost a hundred years ago in Florence. The design of the bags is discreet, but elegant, thanks to strict forms, harmonious combinations of colors and minimalism in the decor.
Prada.
The brand has already passed over a hundred years. The trademark products have survived for a long history of ups and downs, as well as significant changes. If first Prada's bags were decorated with decorative wood rocks and turtle shells, now the style has become minimalistic. Individuality is attached with the help of a variety of colors and experiments with materials.
Dolce & Gabbana.
Another major and generally accepted brand. The famous duet of Fashion designers Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbano is considered innovators in many fashion directions. Style brand bold and in many ways Bunar. One of the branded label signs is bright knitted bags.
Versace.
The brand was founded at the end of the seventies of the twentieth century by a fashion designer who was not afraid of experiments. First of all, it affects the combination of various, sometimes contrasting materials and colors. And the design is predominantly elegant, with soft bends and pleasant textures.
Valentino.
In 1960, thanks to Valentino, Garavani appeared brand Valentino. Much attention is paid to the details, so rhinestones are often found on bags, embroidery, beautiful finish. On many products, one way or another, there is a red color - a label brand sign.
Moschino.
Some of the most bold and unusual handbags can be found at the Moschino brand. Even the classic models are also appeared in bright colors. The design uses all sorts of prints, badges, stripes, experiments with forms.
Roberto Cavalli.
The brand can boast the exclusive method of remission of the skin due to which it becomes very soft and durable. The model range is present both classic bags and non-standard with unusual forms.
Bvlgari.
The brand appeared at the beginning of the twentieth century, but became famous only in the 50th. The design is well thought out, Elegance and sometimes has architectural structures. A large number of fakes is made on the products of this label.
Bottega Veneta.
The brand appeared in 1966 and was immediately aimed at bags, suitcases, wallets and shoes. Despite the decline experienced in the nineties, Mark was again able to get out of the leaders. Much attention to the designers is given to the quality of products, and not by external branded signs, which are not on products.
Salvatore Ferragamo.
Brand remains in demand always, as its style is classic and relevant regardless of trends. The production of label has chic and elegance, and variety is introduced by non-standard structures and juicy colors.
FURLA
The brand is engaged in the release of leather products, including shoes and bags. The brand is aimed at elegant and concise models, however, cooperation with young designers is significantly expanding the range. So there were transparent products, as well as decorated with artistic large prints.
Fendi.
It is considered a typical representative of the classic Italian fashion. It was founded in 1925 and became instantly in demand due to high-quality materials and neat manual work. In the late 80s, the special peak of popularity came on clutches and brand trap bags. In addition to standard practical models, the label experiments with flowers and trim.
The world of the bag industry is extensive and famous not only by these modes of mod with a long history. Among the labels that prefer minimalism, rigor, elegance and refined classics are Cerruti, Cromia. Brands such as Benetton, Diesel, Lotto, Geox, Genuine Leather, Ferre chose practicality, simplicity and accessibility as the main direction. And unusual colors, textures and sometimes luxury design can be found in the products of Blumarine, Marino Orlandi, Florence Collection, Arcadia, Tosca Blu.
Materials
Material for all times, which allows to embody any designer ideas, leather is considered. Use both genuine and high-quality leatherette. Matte texture is greater popularity, as it has versatility when drawing up an image. Varnish leather models are often part of the evening onion.
Often, as a material, the exotic skin reptiles is chosen, for example, snakes, crocodiles, varanans. The cost of such a bag is high, but it produces an indelible spectacular impression. More usual skin species are treated in a special way to give it the scales texture.
Suede - no less common material for bags. In fact, it is also skin highlighted on special technology so that the texture is velvety and soft.
And the other material requires some care to serve as much as possible. Conventional skin must sometimes be moistened with special means or fat creams so that it does not crack. It can be cleaned with a conventional wet sponge. Suede bags are more worst, so require special impregnations to protect against moisture.
The decor uses all kinds of textiles, especially silk, atlas. The entire bag can be finished with natural or artificial fur in recent years. Lacy and fatin inserts, ribbons, flowers, and embroidery, patterns of rhinestones, stones, beads can be present on the product. As fittings, metal locks, buckles and lightning are used, as they are reliable and organically fit into the design.
Design and color solutions
The bags of bags can be divided into categories in size. Little handbags, among which clutches, envelopes, crossbody are very comfortable if there is no need to carry documents and large things with you. Only the most needed is the most necessary in them - money and cards, telephone, keys. In addition to classic design, it is often unusual in the form of telephone tubes, buses, chests.
Large and bulk bags, on the contrary, can accommodate as much as possible. In the most extreme case, the shapeless models can be completely scored to failure. Unusual designs are rare, but the decor can be diverse - from small embroidery, to all the canvas, covered with sparkles.
Among the variety of bags can be distinguished by several most relevant species. Bags-packages enjoy the greatest popularity, as they are spacious, elegant, but concise. Outwardly, they resemble the simplest paper bags, but made of leather or other familiar materials. Often, it is precisely such a model extravagantly decorated to create an interesting contrast with an externally simple form.
The bag bag has a conditional soft shape and resembles a standard backpack, except without strap. It is a product on the shoulder, as the handle is most often long. This model is practical and spacious, and sometimes the negligent look fits well into street images.
Bags-carts have become indispensable for those who often travel to a short time. It is a large product in which the necessary things will fit, with wheels and a folding handle.
Small clutch and crossbody handbags are applicable not only for evening images, but also street. Casual models without unnecessary delights so as not to overload the onions and do not interfere. Elegant products can be decorated with stones, rhinestones, crystals or fully sweaty sequins and sparkles.
Another popular variety of small bags - envelopes. Rectangular and flat they best fit into business life. Most often they have no pens, but carry them on a thin chain or strap.
Backpacks are loved not only by schoolchildren and students, but also those who love ease and ease in appearance. There are both roomy models and very small, in which only the most needed fit. In trend - decorated with bright geometric and ethnic ornaments backpacks.
The design depends not only on the shape and size of the bag, but also from the style in which it is made. The most popular is classic, in which there are no extra details, such as compartments or decor. Such products are popular because it is also suitable for work, and for a trip to a party, all the necessary and at the same time look stylish.
On glamor bags, many decor, which betrays an additional shine. A style of rock and punk loves the abundance of skin, metal spikes and fasteners. The ethnic direction is bright, catchy, has a special charm, thanks to colorful embroidery or drawings, decorations from minerals, bows. Boho is brought to him, which also uses popular ethno-motifs, fringe, large drawings and natural materials. Romantic style includes products of gentle shades, decorated with lace, pearls and beads.
Separate favorite direction of Italian designers is a vintage style. The fashion designers are happy to recreate and rethink the popular types of handbags of the 60-70s.
The color gamut bags varies depending on the directions of one or another season. Outdoor and trends remain basic neutral colors, which are comfortable to combine with any clothing. These include black, gray, brown and all variety of shades - from dark to bright. It also includes white, but it is often impracticious for daily wearing, but irreplaceable for evening and solemn events.
Among the popular colors are also blue, red, green. In this season, yellow and mustard, blue, emerald, lilac, light burgundy are especially relevant.
Paints used for bags are exposed to staining and applying prints, so they are a popular way to make an exclusivity. In the animalistic, floral, geometric and ethnic patterns and patterns. Recently, prints began to appear more often in the form of well-known works of art and paintings.
How to distinguish the original from the fake?
The fakes became common not only on the market, but also in decent stores. "Masters", creating counterfeit, achieved heights in skill, thanks to which it is difficult to distinguish their creations from the originals.
The first and easiest way to avoid deception, acquire bags in corporate stores. Large brands have sales points in all major cities in the world. Thanks to the Internet, it is possible to order the thing you like from the company's official website or boutique. Another popular way to contact a reliable intermediary trader.
Choosing a bag, you should pay attention to all the details, including the smallest. Most often, brand products are made manually, so that the factory marriage is impossible. Therefore, the curves of the seams and sticking threads, drops of glue, curriculous details should be alarmed. Fittings should have branded labeling.
Check the material itself. Italian bags are made predominantly of high-quality soft leather on which there are no bends, if it is slightly remembered. The tactile sensations are important - good material is pleasant to the touch, which is not to say about poor-quality. Evalnamed and lining fabric inside the bag. The brands on it usually do not save, and those who do fakes try to reduce the goods in every possible way.
The counterfeit bag may present the opposite, sharp chemical smell. Its presence should signal the poorly isolated skin or improper production.
Most brands have their own encodings. Their presence on the internal or lateral pocket will allow you once again to make sure of the originality of the goods.
Finally, it is worth paying attention to the price. Fakes can cost expensive, but most often their price is far from the one that is declared from the official. The more popular the brand, the more expensive it can be its products. Therefore, it is worth alert, looking after a label bag for a low price.
