FLF X FASHION LINGO X BAGS VOCABULARY I

hi guys!!!

its yet another fashion lingo Friday, and I have spent my day working on this post because I hate when I am trying to get a specific type of bag but don’t know the exact purse lingo for it.

this post is incredible large and I couldn't finish so I decided to share it in to halves...enjoy the first part!!!

Hobos are the most loved classic bags that every designer handbags must have in their collection. Its defined by its crescent shape and slouchy posture with a handle long enough to carry over shoulder. They are usually available in many colors and sizes and materials used are soft and flexible





Philip lim ryder satchel



Satchels are slightly structured handbag with double handles, a wide, flat bottom. May be large or small sizes. In the olden days, doctors used to go carry their essentials in a satchel, which has now evolved into modern day designer handbag. Nowadays, it is highly prized by working women who needs to carry documents with them on a daily basis, or woman who needs an elegant yet spacious bag..

Totes - also called a Shopper bag due to its large to medium size that can fit anything that is too large for a common handbag. It has 2 straps and can either be held by hand or carry over the shoulders if its big size. It has an open up top or zipper closure.

Totes are quite versatile, they are comfortable to be carried either to the beach, shopping or work. They come in many sizes and designs ranging from casual, trendy and fun to stylish.



alexander wang clutch

Clutch - If you are going for a dinner or formal event, it is a stylish bag to carry. It is a small but long bag without a handle, usually rectangular shape.  Usually it can only accommodate a lipstick, cellphone, driving license and some other minor essentials. You need to clutch it – hence the name.

Wristlets are similar to a clutch but it has a bracelet-strap which you can cling to when dancing or logging. It is usually not as elegant as a clutch, therefore more suitable for casual outings and errands when you only need to carry your necessities.

Duffel bags are usually large, with a drawstring opening at the top. Usually used for travel or sports.

Messenger bags are usually preferred by college girls and teenagers. They come with a long strap to be worn across the body and are often made of durable and water-resistant materials. Messengers have a lot of space and is very easy to carry on the shoulders while the hands can be free to move.

bowling bag - A bag originally made to hold a bowling ball, this has become a fashion item.a popular 1990s "retro" style for younger women, modeled after American bags used to carry bowling balls.

Sling Bag: A bag with a long strap (similar to a messenger bag), yet smaller.

Marc by Marc Jacobs "Irina Leather Shoulder Bag

Shoulder bag: any bag with a shoulder strap.

As a fashion accessory, handbags can also be categorized according to the silhouette of the bag, as well as the type of handle. The current popular handbag silhouettes are:

Baguette -  a small, narrow, rectangular shaped purse, resembling a French loaf of bread (baguette).A purse that is relatively long from side to side and small from top to bottom – basically a little like a baguette with a handle.

Barrel - shaped like a barrel or closed tube, usually with shoulder-length straps

Alexander Wang "Diego Bucket Bag

 Bucket bag - shaped like a bucket, medium-size or large, with shoulder straps and a drawstring closure

 Doctor's bag

modeled after a Victorian era doctor's bag for making house calls

Drawstring

a purse that closes with a drawstring at the top, may have wrist- or shoulder-length straps, popular as an evening bag style

kate spade fannypack

Fanny pack - a waist pack worn with the pouch in back

Half-moon - shaped as a half-moon

Kenzo "Tiger-print Nylon Backpack

Backpack - a bag with straps that go over your shoulders, so that you can carry things on your back when you are walking or climbing.

 Pouch

small bag such as a pocket, teabag, money bag, sporran, etc

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  Saddle Bag: a large bag (or pair of bags) hung over a saddle. Many designers use saddle bag as an inspiration for their designs. Therefore, their bags are called saddle bags, even though they are not actually saddle bag

Weekend Bag: A bag of a size to carry clothing and personal articles for a weekend trip.

Bags are an essential accessory to everyone regardless of being a man or woman. It is used to carry essential items when we are on the go from one place to the other. Having a good quality bag ensures that the belongings that you carry will remain secure with you.

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have a fabulous weekend!

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