For a long time, no woman’s image can be imagined without such an indispensable accessory as a bag. Without her, every modern woman feels helpless, while with a properly selected bag she turns into a mistress of any position. One of the eternal trends in this area are leather products.
Features and Benefits
There are many criteria by which women’s leather bags never go out of style. Such an accessory, in fact, has no drawbacks, and all its features can be safely 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 varies from designer to designer from year to year, but in general, a handbag made of leather looks equally good with an evening dress, casual style, and an official trouser suit.
- A leather bag is not a cheap pleasure, and ladies, as you know, love expensive things. Such an accessory indicates a certain success and a rather high status in society, which is nice in itself.
- Leather as a material has tremendous durability, that is, a significant investment aimed at acquiring a bag may be justified if the hostess has been using the purchase for several years. As already mentioned, such an acquisition cannot categorically go out of fashion, which means that only its deterioration can prevent its use, which will become noticeable only after years.
- Unlike tissue, the skin is practically not contaminated, usually it is enough just to wipe it so that it returns to its original appearance. Caring for a leather bag is minimal, and even if the product is somehow stained, there are ways to remove contamination.
In the end, a women's leather bag is simply stylish. The most outstanding couturiers of the world were inspired by the idea of such an accessory, that is, picking 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 any, even the most fastidious fashionista.
Types and Models
Today there is such a variety of women's leather bags that it is not at all possible to mention all of them. You can only try to walk along the main trends that will not leave indifferent a significant part of the female population.
Consider briefly the main varieties that are popular these days:
- Bag-bag is relatively rare, but immediately attracts attention. Usually these are relatively small accessories, visually really resembling a bag pulled together by a strap on top - so that the contents do not fall out. You won’t put much in such a bag, but it’s definitely suitable as a cosmetic bag.
- The bag bag 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 solution. In particular, the bag-bag looks great in combination with light summer dresses.
- A flower bag is an interesting idea for fashion designers, which has been rapidly gaining popularity in recent years. It means a very small accessory, the design of which resembles a flower as much as possible, less often - a bouquet that a lady allegedly carries in her hands.
- The cross-body bag looks stylish and comfortable, that is, the one that hangs over the shoulder. Its main advantage is that the owner’s hands remain free, however, the very specificity of such an accessory excludes large sizes.
- Something reminiscent of a cross-body hip bag - it also leaves hands free, but is worn not over the shoulder, but at the waist. Such a solution is not common, because it requires a certain courage and a subtle 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 must admit, a leather folder for documents evokes at the same time a sense of aesthetic admiration and increased confidence in a probable business partner.
- For those who want to successfully purchase one accessory for all occasions, transformers are created - special bags that are able to change their appearance at the request of the hostess. The most common option is when typical classic handbags or bag-bags are equipped with an additional detachable strap that turns the accessory into a cross-body. This is convenient and allows you to combine the same thing with a variety of bows.
- Very unusual accessories are women's leather bags on wheels. You won’t surprise anyone today with a wheeled bag, however, when world-famous designers come to grips, even such a seemingly distant object from high fashion can suddenly show female features, thanks to which the traveler will remain charming without losing the advantages of a roomy travel suitcase.
And this, after all, 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 cut strips of leather 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 is lacquered leather bags, the perfect smoothness of the surface of which is additionally emphasized 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 applications made of a material that differs (at least in color) from the base material were widely used - depending on the image, such a bag can be perceived as teenage, or quite adult. A combination bag made of leather with inserts of another material, for example, with wood or with textiles, also looks very trendy.
Varieties of skin
A separate topic when discussing varieties of women's leather bags is the type of leather from which it is made. If the girl is a supporter of animal welfare, then there is no reason for her to refuse a leather accessory - just 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 - in all respects it is of higher quality, and it looks more noble.
Another thing is that its different species may have certain characteristics inherent only to them:
- A crocodile bag is traditionally considered something very stylish and expensive - it looks beautiful, but 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.
- The stingray skin looks stylish and unusual - the scales are also visible there, but they are very small and thick, there are practically no gaps between them, which is why black or dark gray bags made of this material seem to be covered with tiny drops of water.
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Another fashionable scaly accessory will be a bag made of snake skin, however, the main attraction here is not in the scales, but in the specific pattern - snakes are rarely monophonic, and in the leather industry, preference is given to the most beautiful representatives.
- A bag made of ostrich leather looks very peculiar - traces of feathers are very noticeable on it, in connection with which the surface is covered with small uniform pimples. Perhaps this option is not for everybody, however, it certainly will not go unnoticed by others.
- A camel leather product is already a 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, there are still no camels in our area, so such a classic will always be a little out of place.
- But a bag made of calf leather will turn out to be exemplary classic - in fact, it was from this that women's leather bags once began. This material will seem less sophisticated than all the others, but on the other hand, it has all the main advantages of the skin, is very versatile, and, moreover, 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 much smoother and softer.
Trying to give the product an atypical texture, designers can drill and sharpen material to such an extent that perforated leather bags often perplex consumers with what kind of animal they are made of.
Color and print
Nowadays, genuine leather of many varieties is dyed, and today women's leather bags are already not necessarily red. The choice of color greatly depends on how and for what purposes it is planned to use this accessory.
The print on a leather bag is not common, but this sometimes happens. Now the rage is the combination of the same prints on the handbag and dress, but to select such an image will require remarkable patience.
Fashionable shape and decor
As for the decor, it may be the most unexpected. We have already mentioned the weaving and assembling of a bag from pieces, the combination of leather with textiles or wood, as well as coloring and printing, and another fashion trend of recent years is fringe. You can not surprise anyone with a bag with a fringe if it is made of fabric, but today you can also find fringe on a leather bag, which looks quite fresh and unusual.
If we talk about inserts, then a combination of leather with metal details looks like a win-win step, which looks a little rude, but this is what attracts.
Brands
A large number of companies around the world are engaged in the production of leather bags these days, and if some of them make completely trivial accessories, then others are distinguished by a true 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 improvised items, 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 - girls with him will also look charming. The brand is known all over the world and is incredibly popular, but only the elite is available - imagine what others will think if you have such a bag!
Francesco marconi
This brand is a branded 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 hand, they have a unique charm that will not leave anyone indifferent.
Wanlima
This brand will be slightly cheaper, but it looks no less amazing. Its peculiarity is the desire to produce fashionable bags of all possible styles and purposes, in its assortment there are even suitcases, not to mention the 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?
A leather bag is an indicator of style, so when choosing it, focus on your knowledge of fashion and a sense of style. However, do not forget that skin is also practical, so follow a few simple tips that will help you not to throw money away on a low-quality thing:
- A bona fide manufacturer will not be too lazy to add a special label with a leather sample from which a specific model is made to the bag, not to mention the tags with information about the place of production.
- Genuine leather, unlike leatherette, absorbs water well, albeit not immediately. This is a good way to make sure that you are not buying a regular substitute for a lot of money.
- Leather as a material is quite expensive, especially if it is a snake, crocodile, and the like. Therefore, a bag of real leather a priori can not be too cheap.
- Since the main material is not cheap, it makes no sense for the manufacturer 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 fake.
- No manufacturer will entrust expensive material to workers who do not handle it carefully, so a genuine leather product is usually sewn very carefully, there are no uneven sections or protruding threads.
- High-quality leather is characterized by high elasticity, it can be wrinkled as you like, and after that no traces will remain on its surface, while wrinkles, or even creases, will necessarily form on the leatherette surface. Do not think that this is unprincipled - in severe frost the leather substitute will crack even without deformation, while the skin will calmly pass such a test.
- Natural leather is often recommended to be distinguished by a characteristic smell, but now this advice is not entirely reliable - leather chips are often added to leather substitutes, which gives it a smell, but not quality. Another thing is 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 a 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 any conditions, but the right attitude, of course, can further extend its service life. Here you can give some 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 capable of stretching, albeit to a lesser extent than other materials.
- Although the skin is considered a material with high waterproofness, in reality it does not repel water itself, but absorbs it, and excess moisture can ruin the product. There are special water-repellent greases - use them to care for your bag.
- Different types of skin suggest different cleaning methods, but it is undesirable to use water - just push the stain deep into it. There is no way how to wash a leather product without potential harm to it, so if it is dirty, it is better to try to wipe the surface with a soft woolen cloth with special skin care products, or rub it lightly with a brush. In theory, the manufacturer should complete with the bag and supply instructions for the care of a particular type of material, with all the slightest recommendations.
- In no case do not dry genuine leather near the battery - this is an almost one hundred percent way to ruin the product!
- If you found or heard some advice on skin care, make sure that it is suitable, including, for the kind of skin your bag is made of.
Stylish looks
Leather handbags are good for their versatility and compatibility with almost any look, however, there are some generally recognized trends.
In a business style, a leather bag looks good in combination with leather accessories or inserts on clothes. A leather skirt or belt complements the bow well, the main thing here is not to overdo it so that there is not too much skin.
In everyday use, small black cross-body bags are very good in combination with a plain colored dress. For a casual style, a colorful handbag of a discreet shade in combination with the same color, but not too bright clothes, will be a good solution.
However, this is all - only ideas, but not rules, so feel free to experiment!