The Perfect History of Must-Have Handbags (according to Vogue Magazine)
A great handbag is like a best friend – always there beside you on your best and worst days.
As we kick off the New Year, Vogue Magazine has again launched the ‘It Bag of the Year’ promotion – casting a critical eye over the most beautiful offerings that will be swinging by our sides in the months to come.
Meanwhile, as a tribute to the best of bags across the ages, the style bible has taken a look at some of the best for the last 80 years.
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Hermès
NAME: Kelly
DOB: circa 1935, renamed circa 1956
Photo: Howard Sochurek/The LIFE Picture Collection/Getty Images
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Gucci
NAME: Jackie
DOB: 1950s
Photo: David McGough/The LIFE Picture Collection/Getty Images
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Christian Dior
NAME: Lady Dior, a.k.a. the Princess Bag
DOB: 1995
Photo: Tim Graham/Getty Images
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Fendi
NAME: Baguette
DOB: 1997
Photo: REX USA
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NAME: Stam
DOB: 2005
Photo: Foc Kan/WireImage
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Céline
NAME: Luggage Tote
DOB: 2009
Photo: REX/Beverly News
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