The Handbag Book: 400 Designer Bags That Changed Fashion

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A luxe and definitive guide to 400 luxury handbags by the worlds leading fashion designers and couture houses

Luxury handbags account for almost a third of global luxury sales alone, and are both an aspiration and addiction for many. From Hermss priceless Birkin bag to Chanels coveted flap bags that have been prevalent since the 1950s, to Fendis instantly recognizable Baguette bag, it is no surprise why these incredible purses are often considered symbols of luxury and status due to their high-quality craftsmanship.

The Handbag Book: 400 Essential Designer Bags is a look back at 400 of the most famous handbags designed by the greatest names in fashion. With stunning spreads, photographs of the handbags, and introductory text for each style, it is the authority on high-end fashion. In addition, this tome also includes backgrounds on the designers, stories of how certain styles became cemented into the fashion lexicon, tips on how to identify a counterfeit, a look at the increasing popularity of second-hand bags, and even behind-the-scenes looks into how these handbags are made.

Featured designers: Acne Studios Alaa Alexander Mcqueen Ami Anya Hindmarch A.P.C. Balenciaga Balmain Bottega Veneta Bulgari Carel - Celine Chanel Chlo Christian Louboutin Coach Coperni Delvaux Destree Dior Dolce & Gabbana Fendi Ferragamo Fleuron Paris Franois-Joseph Graf Paris Gerard Darel Giorgio Armani Givenchy Gucci Herms Herv Chapelier Ines De La Fressange Paris Isabel Marant Issey Miyake Jacquemus Jrme Dreyfuss Jimmy Choo Judith Leiber JW Anderson Lancel Loewe Longchamp Loro Piana -Louis Vuitton L/Uniform Maison Michel Marc Jacobs Michael Kors Miu Miu Moynat Off-White Olympia Le-Tan Patou Pierre Hardy Prada Rabanne Roger Vivier Rsvp Paris Saint Laurent Schiaparelli Soeur Stella Mccartney Tods Valextra Vanessa Bruno Zadig & Voltaire

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Fashion journalist Sophie Gachet has traveled the worlds fashion weeks for ELLE magazine from 1998 to 2019. She is a co-author with Ins de la Fressange of the bestselling book La Parisienne, the last edition of which sold more than 15,000 copies in France alone. She has written five books with la Fressange published by Flammarion. Her expert eye has allowed her to select 400 essential models to produce this exceptional book.