Long ago, not a single female image can be imagined without such an irreplaceable accessory as a bag. Without her, every modern woman feels helpless, whereas with a correctly picked up bag she turns into the mistress of any position. One of the eternal trends in this area are leather goods.
Features and benefits
There are many criteria by which women's leather bags never go out of fashion ever. This accessory, in fact, has no flaws, and all its features can be called advantages.
Here are the most frequently mentioned:
- Women's leather bag is always relevant for the reason that it fits literally everything. Perhaps, the understanding of the essence of this accessory changes from fashion designer to fashion designer and from year to year, but on the whole, a handbag made of leather looks equally good with evening dress, casual style, and official trouser suit.
- A leather bag is not a cheap pleasure, but ladies are known to love expensive things. This accessory indicates a certain success and rather high status in society, which is nice in itself.
- Leather as a material has tremendous durability, that is, a significant investment in the purchase of a bag can be justified if the hostess uses the purchase for several years. As already mentioned, such an acquisition cannot categorically get out of fashion, and therefore, only its deterioration, which will become noticeable only after years, can prevent its use.
- In contrast to the fabric, the skin is practically not exposed to pollution, it is usually enough to simply wipe it so that it again takes on its original appearance. Caring for a leather bag is minimal, and even if the product somehow gets smudged, there are ways to remove contamination.
In the end, women's leather bag - it's just stylish. The idea of such an accessory was inspired by the most outstanding couturiers of the world, that is, to pick up a real masterpiece is not a problem. In addition, a huge selection of models and styles will allow you to find something suitable for anyone, even the most fastidious fashionista.
Types and models
Today there is such a diversity of women's leather bags that it is not at all possible to mention them all. You can only try to walk through the main trends that will not leave indifferent a significant part of the female population.
Consider briefly the main varieties that are popular today:
- Bag-bag is relatively infrequent, but it immediately attracts attention. Usually these are relatively small accessories, visually really resembling a bag, strapped over the top with a strap - so that the contents do not fall out. You can’t put much in such a bag, but you’ll definitely fit in as a cosmetic bag.
- The bag package looks very stylish. Distantly, of course, it slightly resembles an accessory that gave it a name, but the nobleness of the material and the unique sense of style that its designers reward make it an extremely popular decision. In particular, the bag package looks great in combination with light summer dresses.
- The flower bag is an interesting idea of fashion designers, which in recent years has been rapidly gaining popularity.This implies a very small size accessory, the design of which most resembles a flower, less often - a bouquet that the lady allegedly carries in her hands.
- A cross-body bag, that is, one that hangs over your shoulder, looks stylish and comfortable. Its main advantage lies in the fact that the hands of the owner remain free, however, the very specifics of this accessory excludes large sizes.
- Something like a cross-body thigh bag - she also leaves her hands free, but worn over the waist, not over her shoulder. Such a decision is rarely encountered, since it requires a certain courage and a fine understanding of fashion, otherwise the risk of looking tasteless increases greatly.
- For those women who often have to try on business suits, clutches will be a good option. Externally, the clutch looks like a regular folder for papers, although, you see, the leather document folder evokes both aesthetic admiration and increased confidence in a likely business partner.
- For those who want to successfully acquire one accessory for all occasions, created transformers - special bags that can change their appearance at the request of the hostess. The most common option is when typical classic handbags or bags-packages are equipped with an additional detachable strap, which turns the accessory into a cross-body. It is convenient and allows you to combine the same thing with a variety of bows.
- Very unusual accessories - women's leather bags on wheels. With a traveling bag on wheels today you will not surprise anyone, however, when designers with a world name come to work, even such a seemingly distant from high fashion item can suddenly show suddenly female features due to which the traveler will remain charming without losing the advantages of a roomy travel suitcase.
And this is because we considered only popular form factors, and there are other characteristics that separate this particular leather handbag from many others. For example, woven bags made of thinly chopped strips of leather have gained immense popularity in fashion circles. A similar idea, but a slightly different implementation is presented in the form of a bag made of pieces of leather - here the shape and size of individual fragments depend only on the creator’s imagination.
The opposite of them are lacquered leather bags, the ideal smoothness of the surface of which is additionally underlined by a brilliant varnish - such an accessory looks amazing with an evening dress.
Great importance is attached to the decorative decoration of the accessory. Handbags with appliqués made of material that is different (at least in color) from the base material have become widespread - depending on the image, such a bag can be perceived as a teenager, or quite adult. A combination bag made of leather with inserts made of another material — for example, with wood or textiles — also looks very trendy.
Skin types
A separate topic when discussing the varieties of women's leather bag is the type of leather from which it is made. If a girl is a supporter of animal protection, then there is no reason for her to give up a leather accessory - you just need to give preference to one that is made of artificial or eco-leather. In all other cases, preference should definitely be given to handbags made of genuine leather - it in all respects has a higher quality, and it looks nobler.
Another thing is that its different types may have certain characteristics inherent only to them:
- A crocodile bag is traditionally considered something very stylish and expensive - it looks beautiful, but it is not cheap at all. The surface of the material is distinguished by its apparent roughness, individual scales are clearly visible on it, especially if the material is painted in some flashy color.
- Stingray skin looks stylish and unusual - there are also visible scales, but they are very small and thick, there are practically no gaps between them, which is why black or dark gray bags of this material seem covered with the smallest drops of water.
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One more fashionable scaly accessory will be a snakeskin bag, however, here the main attraction lies not in scales, but in a specific pattern - snakes are rarely monotonous, and in the leather industry preference is given to the most beautiful representatives.
- A bag made of ostrich leather looks quite peculiar - traces of feathers are very noticeable on it, and therefore the surface is covered with small, uniform pimples. Perhaps this option - an amateur, however, he just will not go unnoticed by others.
- A camel leather product is already a great tribute to the classics, because such products usually retain their original, classic “leather” color - shades of orange-red or light brown. At the same time, camels in our area are still not found, so this classic will always be a bit extraterrestrial.
- But an exemplary classic bag of calfskin will be - in fact, it was from this that women's leather bags once began. This material will seem less refined than all the others, but it has all the main advantages of the skin, is very versatile, and besides, is relatively cheap. In this case, the bag can be made from both raw and boiled leather - in the second case, the surface of the material seems to be much smoother and softer.
Trying to give the product an atypical texture, designers can drill and sharpen the material to such an extent that the bags of perforated leather often perplex the consumer with what animal they are made of.
Color and print
Nowadays, many types of genuine leather are dyed, and today women's leather bags are not necessarily red. The choice of color depends strongly on how and for what purposes it is planned to use this accessory.
A print on a leather bag is rarely seen, but sometimes it happens. Now fashion is a combination of identical prints on her purse and dress, but for the selection of such an image, it will take remarkable patience.
Fashionable shape and decor
As for the decor, it may be the most unexpected. We have already mentioned the weaving and assembly of the bag from the pieces, the combination of leather with textiles or wood, as well as the coloring and printing of prints, and another fashionable trend of recent years is a fringe.No one can surprise a bag with a fringe if it is made of fabric, but today you can also find a fringe on a leather bag that looks quite fresh and unusual.
If we talk about inserts, then the combination of leather with metal parts looks like a win-win, which looks a bit rough, but this is what attracts.
Brands
Nowadays, a huge number of companies around the world are engaged in the production of leather bags, and if some of them make quite trivial accessories, others have a real understanding of high fashion and style. If for you a women's leather bag is not just an accessory for convenient storage and movement of numerous handy things, but also a way to stand out from the crowd, be sure to pay attention to the products of the following brands.
Prada
This brand is not only the devil - the girls with him will also look charming. The brand is known around the world and incredibly popular, but only available to the elite - imagine what others think if you have such a bag!
Francesco marconi
This brand is a brand Italian desire to look stylish always, every day and every minute. On the one hand, such bags made of genuine leather are designed for everyday use, on the other - they have a unique charm that will not leave anyone indifferent.
Wanlima
This brand will be a little cheaper, but it looks no less amazing. Its peculiarity is the desire to produce fashionable bags of all possible styles and purposes; there are even suitcases in its assortment, not to mention various handbags.
Of course, this list is far from complete, but, let's say, these are the most frequently mentioned manufacturers of women's leather bags.
How to choose?
Leather bag is an indicator of stylishness, therefore, choosing it, focus on your knowledge of fashion and a sense of style. However, do not forget that leather is also practical, so follow a few simple tips that will help you not to throw money at a low-quality thing:
- Diligent manufacturer is not too lazy to add to the bag a special label with a sample of leather from which a particular model is made, not to mention the tags with information about the place of production.
- Genuine leather, unlike leatherette, absorbs water well, even if not immediately. This is a good way to make sure that you do not buy an ordinary substitute for huge money.
- Leather as a material is quite expensive, especially - if it is a snake, a crocodile, and the like. Therefore, a bag of real leather a priori can not be too cheap.
- Since the main material does not belong to cheap, the manufacturer does not make sense to save on the lining - in a real leather bag, it is usually suede. If the lining is made of obviously cheap fabric, then the skin is most likely not real.
- No manufacturer will entrust expensive material to workers who do not handle it with care, so the product made from real leather is usually very carefully sewn, there are no uneven cuts or protruding threads.
- High-quality leather is characterized by high elasticity, it can be crushed as you please, and after that no traces will remain on its surface, while folds and even creases are necessarily formed on the surface of the leatherette. Do not think that this is unprincipled - in severe frost, the leather substitute will crack without even deformation, while the skin will calmly withstand such a test.
- Natural skin is often recommended to be distinguished by a characteristic smell, but now this advice is not entirely reliable - leather crumb is often added to leather substitutes, which gives it a smell, but not quality. Another thing, if the smell is synthetic - then the skin is clearly artificial.
- If you want to be completely confident in the quality of the material and do not burn with the desire to understand all the intricacies, do it easier - get a bag of a world famous brand in the company store, because millions of women have already checked their products before you
How to care?
The skin is good for its durability and durability in all conditions, but the right attitude, of course, can further extend its service life. Here you can give a few simple tips:
- If you do not want to turn your bag into a shapeless bag, try not to overload it, because the skin is also able to stretch, even if to a lesser extent than other materials.
- Although the skin is considered a material with high water resistance, in fact, by itself, it does not repel water, but absorbs, and excess moisture can ruin the product. There are special water-repellent lubricants - use them to care for your bag.
- Different types of skin suggest different ways of cleansing, but it is undesirable to use water - so only drive the spot deep. There is not a single way to wash a leather product without potentially harming it, so if contaminated it is better to try to wipe the surface with a soft wool fabric with special natural leather care products, or gently rub it with a brush. In theory, the manufacturer should complete with a bag and supply instructions for the care of a specific type of material, with all the slightest recommendations.
- In no case do not dry the natural skin next to the battery - it is almost one hundred percent way to spoil the product!
- If you have found or heard some kind of skin care advice, make sure that it is suitable, including for the type of skin your bag is made of.
Stylish images
Handbags made of leather are good for its versatility and compatibility with almost any image, however, there are some generally recognized trends.
In a business-like style, a leather bag looks great in combination with leather accessories or inserts on clothing. A leather skirt or belt complements the bow well; the main thing here is not to overdo it so that the skin does not have too much.
In everyday use, small black shoulder bags combined with a monochromatic dress of bright color are quite good. For casual style, a nice handbag will be a non-striking color handbag in combination with the same color, but not too bright clothes.
However, this is all - only ideas, but not the rules, so feel free to experiment!