INFORMATION
Author(s): Carolyn Asome
Print length: 160 pages
Dimensions: 23.4 x 24.8 cm
Format: Hardcover
Price: 589.000 VND
Weight: 900 g
Publisher: Hachette
Publication year: 2018
INTRODUCTION
"Vogue Essentials: Handbags" by Carolyn Asome is a stylish, richly illustrated homage to the handbag as fashion’s most inventive and emotionally charged accessory. The book tracks the evolution of the handbag—from humble beginnings to status symbols—charting the contributions of iconic designers, iconic shapes, avant-garde experiments, and timeless classics.
Asome explores how British Vogue has documented the handbag’s infinite incarnations over more than a century, showcasing everything from surreal designs by Karl Lagerfeld at Chanel to compact utilitarian nylon backpacks by Prada, and the luxurious Birkin bags produced by Hermès.
The book is divided into accessible visual essays that celebrate both accessible pieces and rare, collectible treasures. High-quality photography combined with concise commentary allows readers to appreciate craftsmanship, material innovation, and aesthetic influences. "Vogue Essentials: Handbags" also reflects on the cultural power and symbolism of handbags: how they mirror social values, personal identity, and evolving trends in fashion.
This book is perfect for fashion enthusiasts, accessory lovers, and anyone interested in how everyday items become icons. It not only catalogs beauty but invites reflection on why certain designs endure, why some bags become cultural statements, and how the handbag has carved its place in the landscape of fashion history.
