From the elite to the masses accessories

Leather has been and remains the main material for stylish handbags, and women and men. Leather bags never go out of fashion because they are comfortable, practical, and manufacturers can make them any shape - from minimalist to the most luxurious or fancy. And buyers, despite the availability of bags from cheaper materials, will always strive to have let one, but certainly a good leather bag.

"Leatherface" started

Bag as an accessory appeared many centuries ago. What we have today takes Beret - a symbol of French charm   beginning from small bags of various tissues, where to put the coin. From miniature purses around the junction of the XIX and XX centuries, it has grown a real bag. The skin initially used primarily for luggage because of its strength and, of course, status, and these models were made mainly for the noble people. The emergence of leather bags as a separate kind of accessories to further their entry into the masses, made a great contribution to the founders of the few brands that today represent the elite of fashion.

In the thirties of the XIX century a young and ambitious Louis Vuitton began working with leather for luggage products, gradually introducing it into a handbag for everyday wear. With the release of bags Bags - a necessary thing in every woman's wardrobe   It began the history of Gucci: in the early twenties of the last century Guccio Gucci made a bet on high-quality leather accessories for excellent workmanship rich people. In the same decade, he worked Aldo Furlanetto, through hard work that the company was born Furla - a world leader in the manufacture of bags. At the moment, companies that made them very much. Along with them is increasing and the number of types of leather used in sewing.

Trendy wildlife

The most massively used in the production of leather from cattle, mainly cow. Pork is also the case, however, it is held in high esteem at the democratic brands because of the relatively small value, which goes side by side with rough sea. Less than a cow, a sheep skin, but also rare for a different reason. The material on the other hand, is quite soft, it is used for the bulk tender models, but because of the subtleties of such bags wear out quickly. If you compare the price of all these species, the pig - the most cheapest and sheep - more expensive. Of course, the origin - is not the only factor shaping the price, but one of the key when it comes to exotics.

The most expensive leather - crocodile. This is because the specially bred animals, it takes a long time. This skin is ribbed and very strong, that allows to make of her cases, briefcases, handbags and feminine with a rigid frame. Increasingly, designers are in the collections of the ostrich show model, which explains the popularity of bright texture. But no ostrich or python skin is no longer considered a novelty in contrast to the rather strange for bags of material - fish skin that stands out thanks to the original invoice. Typically, these unusual materials needed for the manufacture of evening bags, tiny clutches.

Step into a stylish life

The raw material of any origin always is processed by a special technology, which gives the skin the appearance that it has hit the stores, and then in the hands of their masters. Bag of matte leather versatile and practical. Lacquered it makes thin film, which gives the model a luxurious look, but makes it an accessory just for the warm season. For cold excellent suede bag that does not suffer from cracking, but does not like moisture and requires careful handling in order to avoid abrasions. Nappa - a delicate dressing that makes a skin incredibly soft, fine and also resistant to mechanical stress. This combination significantly increases the cost of the final product. Naplak - a kind of lacquered nappa. Measure - is the skin with natural patterns inherent to a particular animal that is often imitated stamping.

Modern manufacturers of bags are widely used all the possibilities for treatment, gradually introducing new items in its collections. But among them there are those who for many years adhere to one style or their names closely associated with certain models. For example, the image of Chanel quilted bag is connected with the name of Hermès is inseparable from luxury crocodile patterns, Prada and Yves Saint Laurent have long engaged in models of ostrich skin. Furla many years in compliance with a classic design using brevity lacquered and matte skin. Italian brand Bottega Veneta made its signature style of weaving all sorts of variations.

The fashion industry is not standing still, appear new processing technology, offers the latest designs and contemporaries can only choose the model of leather bags, which are most responsible budget, style and, most importantly, the mood. After all, every woman will confirm that the bags, as well as shoes, not much happens.

Eugene Zhirkina

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