ISBN: 9781856696166    Publisher: Laurence King Year of publishing: 2009     Format:  Hardcover No of Pages: 208        Language: English

In the huge and ever growing accessories market handbags have evolved into unique design piecesstatus symbols that many aspire to own. In the last ten years the trend for "it" bags first initiated by Herms in the 1950s with the Kelly bag has taken off making the luxury goods market extremely lucrative. Certain bag styles have achieved iconic status and are copied the world over each with its own instantly recognizable name. Featuring handbags from well-known fashion designers as well as up-and-coming new talent this book showcases the most exciting and innovative handbag designers from across the globe including Chanel Philip Lim Chloe Dolce & Gabbana and Marc Jacobs. Bag is beautifully illustrated with specially-commissioned photographs alongside original sketches and moodboards to reflect the rich and diverse range of bag design. Seeking to understand the creative processes behind these covetable handbags the book also includes an informed and considered commentary on the style and technique of each designer and brand featured.
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Sue Huey is Senior Footwear and Accessories Editor at Worth Global Style Network. She previously worked as footwear and accessories designer for a leading international fashion house. Her first book New Shoes was published by Laurence King in 2007. Susie Draffan is a Youth Editor at Worth Global Style Network. She specializes in street trend photography and analysis of which accessories is a major part.
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