The Handbag To Have And To Hold

Autor: Allen, Carmen

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ISBN13: 9781847329639

Reseña: An indispensable accessory as well as a key fashion statement the handbag is portable boudoir office bank and emergency kit for women everywhere. With chapters on the history of the handbag a Whos Who of style-shapers a look at the contents women carry and an A-Z of international designers and brands this book is the ultimate style guide for all handbag lovers. This newly updated book now includes include the it bags of the twenty-first century those on the arms of every celebrity about town and on every fashionistas wish list such as the Fendi B Marc Jacobs Stam and Diors Gaucho. From the classics - the Chanel quilted bag the Hermes Kelly Guccis bamboo-handled snaffle designs and Louis Vuittons Monogram - to artistic creations from Judith Leiber Jamin Puech and Alexander McQueen and celebrity favourites Marc Jacobs Alexander Wang Anya Hidmarch Marc Jacobs and Balenciaga the A-Z section profiles the most coveted and iconic designs ever. Discover too what your handbag says about your character and check the style dictionary to find out the varied range available and which one suits your personality - the tote backpack clutch drawstring duffel Kelly envelope shoulder minaudiere and more. With useful hints and tips on how to accessorize and over 200 colour photos The Handbag is a truly indispensable inspirational book for the many women for whom the bag is the accessory.