Decade by decade, the lavishly illustrated Vintage Handbags recounts over 100 years of handbag history accompanied by archive images, fashion photography and specially commissioned photographs of period pieces, the most collectible and beautiful handbags are showcased. An invaluable reference as well as a visual delight of times past, the book explores the key designers, technical developments and cultural influences that shaped handbag design, revealing exquisite and groundbreaking work from such luminaries as Salvatore Ferragamo, Coco Chanel, Hermes, Fendi, Bonnie Cashin, and Judith Leiber. Each chapter begins with a historical introduction to the era, offering an overview of the designers of the time and their key influences. Each decade ends with a spread, showing a view of the important handbag designs that defined the era. The book concludes with a shopping guide, which offers pointers on sourcing and caring for original vintage pieces, along with a glossary of the century’s most collectible handbag designers.

Product Details:

ISBN: 9781780971599
ISBN-10: 1780971591
Audience: General
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Number Of Pages: 224
Published: 2nd August 2012
Publisher: Carlton Books Ltd
Country of Publication: GB
Dimensions (cm): 23.5 x 18.4  x 2.5
Weight (kg): 0.95
Edition Number: 1