The Handbag Book: 400 Designer Bags That Changed Fashion

The Handbag Book is a comprehensive guide to 400 of the most famous handbags designed by the world's leading fashion designers and couture houses, featuring stunning spreads, photographs, and introductory text for each style. It includes backgrounds on the designers, stories of how certain styles became cemented into the fashion lexicon, tips on how to identify a counterfeit, a look at the increasing popularity of second-hand bags, and behind-the-scenes looks into how these handbags are made. Featured designers include Acne Studios, Alaïa, Alexander Mcqueen, Ami, Anya Hindmarch, A.P.C., Balenciaga, Balmain, Bottega Veneta, Bulgari, Carel, Celine, Chanel, Chloé, Christian Louboutin, Coach, Coperni, Delvaux, Destree, Dior, Dolce & Gabbana, Fendi, Ferragamo, Fleuron Paris François-Joseph Graf Paris, Gerard Darel, Giorgio Armani, Givenchy, Gucci, Hermès, Hervé Chapelier, Ines De La Fressange Paris, Isabel Marant, Issey Miyake, Jacquemus, Jérôme Dreyfuss, Jimmy Choo, Judith Leiber, JW Anderson, Lancel, Loewe, Longchamp, Loro Piana, Louis Vuitton, L/Uniform, Maison Michel, Marc Jacobs, Michael Kors, Miu Miu, Moynat, Off-White, Olympia Le-Tan, Patou, Pierre Hardy, Prada, Rabanne, Roger Vivier, Rsvp Paris, Saint Laurent, Schiaparelli, Soeur, Stella Mccartney, Tods, Valextra, Vanessa Bruno, Zadig & Voltaire.

Format: Hardback
Length: 480 pages
Publication date: 10 October 2024
Publisher: Abrams

Luxury handbags are a significant part of the global luxury market, accounting for almost a third of sales. They are not only a symbol of luxury and status but also an aspiration and addiction for many. The Handbag Book is a comprehensive guide to 400 of the most famous handbags designed by the greatest names in fashion. With stunning spreads, photographs of the handbags, and introductory text for each style, it is the authority on high-end fashion. In addition, this tome includes backgrounds on the designers, stories of how certain styles became cemented into the fashion lexicon, tips on how to identify a counterfeit, a look at the increasing popularity of second-hand bags, and even behind-the-scenes looks into how these handbags are made. Featured designers include Acne Studios, Alaïa, Alexander Mcqueen, Ami, Anya Hindmarch, A.P.C., Balenciaga, Balmain, Bottega Veneta, Bulgari, Carel, Celine, Chanel, Chloé, Christian Louboutin, Coach, Coperni, Delvaux, Destree, Dior, Dolce & Gabbana, Fendi, Ferragamo, Fleuron Paris François-Joseph Graf Paris, Gerard Darel, Giorgio Armani, Givenchy, Gucci, Hermès, Hervé Chapelier, Ines De La Fressange Paris, Isabel Marant, Issey Miyake, Jacquemus, Jérôme Dreyfuss, Jimmy Choo, Judith Leiber, JW Anderson, Lancel, Loewe, Longchamp, Loro Piana, Louis Vuitton, L/Uniform, Maison Michel, Marc Jacobs, Michael Kors, Miu Miu, Moynat, Off-White, Olympia Le-Tan, Patou, Pierre Hardy, and many more.

Weight: 1149g
Dimension: 284 x 210 x 42 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781419778193