Handbag Messenger

Handbag Messenger

Handbags: The Signifiers of Status, Power, Beauty and the Keepers of Secrets

Personal Bags have been around for thousands of years. Bags represent a blend of technological and social changes and they express cultural advancements in fashionable terms. As a concealer as well as a signifier they play a paradoxical role in psychological as well as physical behavior. The development of jewelry, money, cosmetics, transportation, cell phones, and other personal assistants keeps the nature and the function of handbags fresh and tasteful.

Cloth and leather bags with a drawstring fastener became personal workhorses in the 16th century. Women used them to travel as well as to carry the simple work tools of the day. Cloth bags were trimmed in jewels and embroidery in the 17th century and by the 18th century there were leather handbags for every occasion since necessities like rouge, a scent bottle, face powder, visiting cards, and smelling salts could not be out of reach.

During the 20th century bags were made using different materials. They were designed in unusual shapes that had internal compartments, and intricate closures, and locks. Designer house leather handbags were the rage in the 1950s. Hermes, Louis Vuitton, Dior, Gucci, Chanel, and others designed bags that were built to impress as well as to last. The 1960s was the era when handbags became symbols of peace and messengers of cultural change.

Today fake designer bags are flooding the market so imitation has become an important expression of day which confirms the fact that purses and bags are still signifiers of power, keepers of secrets, and very creative imitators.

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I was wondering if anyone know where i can find a cute messenger bags (crossed body bag..) that are high quality like around 50 dollars and under...i'm around 18, so i like bags that fits my age...so not too kid-like and not too old fashion. I tried old navy, banana republic, gap, delias, urbanoutfitters, american eagle, abercromie, charlotte russe, forever 21 , rue21...I think these websites are really either very cheap or very expensive lol...n not so great looking bags. Any not so popular store but has unique handbags?..or actually just any recommendation would be great:) thank you! i knoe m a little picky lol but isn't everyone ? rite ...?

It's okay to be picky! It's your money and you know what you want, so that's a good thing. Have you tried discount stores like TJ Maxx or Marshall's? They get new bags all the time, although messenger bags might be hard to find at this time of year.

If you are willing to try online, I'd like to suggest the messenger bags secrion at World of Bags:

http://www.worldofbags.com/shoulder/messenger-bags

There are a lot in your price range and they seem to have a good range for different age groups. Good luck in your search!

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