The most famous and popular bags in the fashion world

It didn't take long before women learned that there was no one and only bag. As a rule, in the arsenal of the average representative of the fair sex there are two bags that serve her for many years. In addition, "bag" styles tend to change less often than in the case of clothing. Let's take a look at the ten most iconic bags in the history of fashion, backed by well-known brands. These pieces feature thoughtful designs that have stood the test of time or defined an era and are still relevant today.

Louis Vuitton Speedy

The bag was specially designed for actress Audrey Hepburn. As the story goes, the Breakfast at Tiffany's star asked Vuitton to shrink the Keepall travel bag so it could be easily carried every day. At this moment, "Speedy" ("High Speed") was born. As soon as fashionistas saw this handbag from Hepburn, the demand for it skyrocketed, so the designer put her production on an industrial stream. Over time, "Speedy" has become a real hallmark of the brand. It is worn with pleasure by socialites and celebrities, as well as ordinary women.

Chanel '2.55'

The world of fashion cannot be imagined without the many useful and stylish inventions of Mademoiselle Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel. Her main accessory innovation came in 1955 when she introduced the "2.55" flat bag, integrating the year into the name. Chanel's genius was that she included shoulder straps in the design. Prior to this, women carried bags with a short handle, in their hands or in their pockets. Chanel "2.55" remains one of the brand's best-selling models to this day.

Chloé "Paddington"

This bag was born at the intersection of social media and e-commerce, and it couldn't have been better. The Internet has drawn our attention to celebrity style, and online stores have made it possible to buy their looks. As soon as "Paddington" fell into the hands of stars of various sizes, the hype around her only intensified. Since then, the brand regularly releases it for sale, as well as its varieties under the names "Faye" and "Nile".

Balenciaga "Motorcycle"

This bag was born at the intersection of social media and e-commerce, and it couldn't have been better. The Internet has drawn our attention to celebrity style, and online stores have made it possible to buy their looks. As soon as "Paddington" fell into the hands of stars of various sizes, the hype around her only intensified. Since then, the brand regularly releases it for sale, as well as its varieties under the names "Faye" and "Nile".

Balenciaga Motorcycle

This bag is an invention of the Italian designer Riccardo Tisci. The creative director of Givenchy presented it in 2010 as his vision of the symbiosis of masculinity and femininity. In a short time, she became a celebrity favorite, continuing to improve and impress. "Antigona" - a durable bag in a minimalist style - is named after the goddess from ancient Greek mythology, whose name translates as "inflexible".

Celine «Luggage»

Before this voluminous and practical accessory received a moment of fame, it can be said that it was gathering dust on store shelves. Until the Olsen twin sisters looked at him. Shots from the New York streets at a good angle completed the job. "Baggage" went from public to sold out overnight, with a six-month waiting list at most boutiques and a requirement to pay up front.

Fendi Baguette

This handbag gained popularity thanks to Carrie Bradshaw - the heroine of the HBO series "Sex and the City", played by Sarah Jessica Parker. The original form and style of this Fendi piece has undergone significant changes to this day. The brand never gets tired of revisiting its creation, including all kinds of decor, prints and fabrics.

YSL "Muse"

Yves Saint Laurent introduced "Muse" in 2005, and she immediately won the hearts of fashionistas. The bag is roomy, has complex fittings. A variation called "Muse Two" debuted in 2008 and gained even more fans, thanks to the introduction of backpack straps and a more secure clasp.

Dior "Lady Dior"

In 1995, the then first lady of France, Bernadette Chirac, presented Princess Diana with a dainty stitched leather handbag with a dangling letter charm from Dior. The pattern on the leather was taken from the Napoleon III chairs that the brand used in its first show in 1947. Despite its status as an expensive gift given to royalty, the accessory quickly caught the public's eye and sparked a desire to have their own version. In the end, Dior named the bag "Lady Dior", after Princess Diana, who died in Paris in 1997.

Hermes "Birkin"

Well, in conclusion, about the most famous bag of all time, which has been mentioned countless times in the press, cinema and on TV. In 1981, French actress Jane Birkin caught the attention of a man sitting next to her on a plane who watched her fiddle with bulky hand luggage. The passenger turned out to be none other than Hermès CEO Jean-Louis Dumas, who finally asked the actress to answer a couple of questions about what, in her opinion, should be the most comfortable bag. Three years later, "Birkin" was released to the market. Now it is one of the most coveted bags and costs a fortune.