Designer bag facts for kids
An It bag is a special kind of designer handbag that becomes super popular and a must-have item in the world of fashion. These bags are often made by famous fashion brands and are known for being expensive and stylish.
The idea of "It bags" really started to grow after the Second World War. However, they became much more common and famous in the 1990s. Big fashion houses like Hermès, Chanel, and Louis Vuitton were key in making these bags so desirable.
Why "It Bags" Became Popular
"It bags" became popular for a few reasons:
- More Money: As more women earned their own money, they had extra cash to spend on luxury items.
- Competition: People sometimes wanted to own the same popular bag as their friends or celebrities.
- Fashion Statement: Owning an "It bag" was a way to show off your style and status.
- Brand Income: For fashion companies, these bags were a great way to make more money by selling a wider range of products, just like expensive perfumes.
These bags became a very important part of fashion culture, with many people wanting to get their hands on the latest popular design.
The Decline of the "It Bag"
Around 2008, reports started to suggest that the huge popularity of the "It bag" was fading. By May 2011, fashion writers like Celia Walden noted that while people would always buy expensive, high-quality bags, the idea of one single "must-have" bag that everyone had to own was no longer as fashionable.
Other Sources
- The Tassen Museum is a museum dedicated to bags in Amsterdam.
