The handbag has become a fashion accessory for young trendy women. They are inclined to have a particular bag for each of their stylish outfits and change handbags like other people change clothes. Whether looking for a bag to suit an outfit or an outfit to suit a bag everyone agrees that shopping for evening bags for proms and all special occasions takes time and dedication. In the far distant past men were the ones who used handbags and this trend has now been reintroduced into men's fashion.
Style, shape, colour and size of a handbag is vital when choosing for a special occasion. Smaller purses are considered evening accessories and large toting handbags are mainly used with casual wear. Nowadays people have many various places to shop for their handbag purchases. They can search through local speciality or clothing stores or go online and view the many worldwide products for sale.
Up to the 20th century women made use of small fabric pouches attached to their wrists with ribbons or a strap. These were mostly made from soft leather, silk and velvet and were often very beautifully beaded or embroidered. Normally all it contained was small change and a hanky. A handbag in those days referred to a gentleman's travel luggage.
From the beginning of 1900 ladies started carry far more items around with them and the pouch evolved into a handbag. A whole new industry was born to meet this growing market. In America people speak of a purse or handbag when referring to their handbags. In Britain a purse if for storing money and the handbag is an accessory.
In the 1940s when rationing was at its peak handbags were manufactured from string and raffia or crocheted. Numerous women started crocheting their own bags and that started a homemade craft production that still produces beautiful bags that are still much sought after. People looking for something out of the ordinary for their prom night or other event often rummage through market stalls and used clothing outlets. Victorian and Art Deco era bags are particularly popular and even those used by granny are finding favor with young modern trend setters.
Evening bags for proms and all special occasions have become big business and all the great designer clothing houses annually launch their own ranges which are particularly popular and their famous trademark logos are easily recognised. These are made to last and people often find almost new handbags in charity shops.
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