We’ve seen the rise and fall of It bags through the years, including the birth of Louis Vuitton Speedy in 1930, the revolutionary success of Chanel's classic quilted handbags in the '60s, and the reign of Hermès Birkin in the '80s before it was universally recognized as a status symbol. Over the past century, these game-changers have dominated the runways and the red carpet; and perhaps even more iconic than the celebrities lugging them around, these sought-after purses—like the Fendi Baguette, the Balenciaga Motorcycle, and Celine’s Luggage Tote—have, without a sliver of doubt, etched their marks in the history of fashion.
Entitled “100 Years of Purses” by Glamour Magazine, the video below will take you to a stroll down memory lane. Watch and discover the evolution of It bags through the years!
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