{"id":8712,"date":"2021-08-09T20:30:05","date_gmt":"2021-08-09T20:30:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sirapevida.com\/?p=8712"},"modified":"2021-10-14T15:24:11","modified_gmt":"2021-10-14T15:24:11","slug":"the-it-bag-a-status-symbol","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sirapevida.com\/en\/the-it-bag-a-status-symbol\/","title":{"rendered":"The It Bag: A Status Symbol"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Once a necessity that helped us carry everything around, bags have now become a luxury. The nineties gave us a new term: The It Bag.<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>

A bag is one of the most sought-after accessories in the world. It allows you to carry everything around with you, but it\u2019s also an opportunity to reflect your personality and tell the world who you are. Throughout history, thousands of bags have come on the scene, but only a few have earned the coveted designation of \u201cIt Bag.\u201d <\/p>

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Bags first became popular in women\u2019s fashion at the end of the 19th century. Previously there had been no need for bags because women\u2019s dresses had hidden pockets underneath the skirts that allowed them to carry all their essentials whenever they left home. As fashion evolved, and the silhouette of women’s garments became more stylish, designers had to stop putting pockets into dresses. The first bags were called \u201creticules\u201d and they were silk, drawstring wristlets worn by women in high society. At first, bags were not well received because it was like the equivalent of a woman carrying around her underwear around in her hand, but later, with the invention of trains and more travel during World War I, bags became a necessity.<\/p>

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In the early years of the 20th century, bags went from small silk satchels to leather accessories with handles and brooches. This new design was a great success, allowing women to carry more with them. Luggage and trunk brands, like Louis Vuitton, quickly saw an opportunity to enter this new market, and they began making bags to meet the needs of women of the time.<\/p>

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In 1935, one of the most iconic bags of all time, the Herm\u00e8s Kelly (renamed in 1956 in honor of the Princess of Monaco, Grace Kelly) was created. It\u2019s a clear example of the popular bag style of the time. During the 1950s, Gucci and Chanel revolutionized the world of bags with the launch of their Jackie and 2.55 models, respectively. <\/p>

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Then, over the following decades, we saw several bags conquer the fashion world–thanks to their design, functionality, and celebrity status. Some key examples are the Herm\u00e8s’ Birkin Bag (1984), Prada’s nylon backpack (1984), and Christian Dior’s Lady Dior Bag (1995). Each of these bags became synonymous with status, luxury, and style. But even with the popularity of these bags, the concept of an \u201cIt Bag\u201d did not yet exist.<\/p>