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Old August 26th, 2008, 08:08 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Why do some handbags have the title “classic?” Are they named “classic” once a slew of women run to the stores to get that one bag on everyone’s wish list for that particular season? Or maybe they are named “classic” when women want the same handbag over and over again especially when it comes out in different patterns? Or maybe the most logical definition for a “classic” handbag is a bag that is worn year after year by women, becomes iconic in the fashion world, and never goes out of style.

Finding a classic handbag that will never go out of style is hard to find. It’s even harder when you are looking for that classic handbag that you will love forever and never get sick of. The best place to find an everlasting handbag is from a designer who has iconic handbags. Women always flock to the handbags that every girl wants, or that have been in style for years. Some of the designer brands that have classic handbags are Chanel, Hermes, Louis Vuitton, Marc Jacobs, and YSL to name a few. Some people may not consider Marc Jacobs to be a classic handbag designer, but I beg to differ. When Marc Jacobs introduced the “Stam” handbag he provoked women across the globe to update their wish lists and dream about another gorgeous bag.

Don’t forget “classic” designer handbags cost a pretty penny so when looking for that special handbag, be sure you are looking for something you absolutely love. Just because everyone else loves it, doesn’t mean you too are going to love it for years to come. Most handbag loving women, like myself, sometimes impulse shop. You convince yourself you love that one handbag, you buy it, and a month later you HATE it! I’m always on a handbag budget and I always find that it's best to “think” about a bag. I look at the bag numerous times on the computer, check it out at the store tons of times, and even try it on a few times to see if I’m absolutely in love with. What is the point of spending hundreds maybe even thousands on a handbag if you won’t wear it much? After many hard shopping impulses I have learned my lesson. If you think it’s a “classic” bag you will love forever, do some testing before you purchase it!

Some handbags that you never have to fear of being outdated are the: Chanel Classic Flap Bag; Chanel Large Shopping bag; Hermes Birkin; Louis Vuitton Alma; Louis Vuitton Speedy; and the YSL Large Tribute. This is a very tiny collection of some classic handbags in the fashion world, but there are much more out there. With a little research, and store visiting you too can find your favorite classic handbag to purchase.

Here are some of the bags, I listed above, that I consider classic:


Pictured Above: Hermes Birkin
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There isn't much to say about the Hermes Birkin, it pretty much speaks for itself. It's gorgeous, and oh so classic. It's very hard to get one, even if you are on a waiting list. Be careful though, there are many fakes out there! Gorgeous, and breathtaking.. what more is there to say.



Pictured Above: Marc Jacobs Patchwork Stam
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Some people may not think Marc Jacobs can have the privilege of listing a bag as "classic" yet, but I disagree on all counts. No he hasn't been around a ton of years, but he created one of the most memorable handbags that will be remembered for a long time to come. That handbag is the Stam. He brought out the: Quilted Stam; the Quilted Little Stam; and my favorite the Patchwork Stam (pictured above). He also has some beautiful Stam like bags coming out this fall. The Stam bag is gorgeous, spacious, and unique. What more could you want in a bag?


Pictured Above: Louis Vuitton Speedy 30
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No one can deny that the Speedy by Louis Vuitton is a "classic" handbag. Audrey Hepburn made the Speedy (25) happen after it was made for her and ever since then it has been one of Louis Vuitton's most popular handbags. The Speedy comes in many Louis Vuitton styles including Epi, Monogram Mini Lin, Monogram Multicolor, Damier Azur/Ebony, etc. The Speedy is definitely one of my favorite handbags, and it's a handbag that will be around for years to come.
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Great blog and photos. That white Stam is unbelievable.
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Great post Marissa I love the stam.
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yea thanks for posting Marissa!!! its great!!! yea that white stam is gorgeous.... maybe I should get a MJ for xmas instead of another LV???
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I the Patchwork Stam!!
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Old August 26th, 2008, 08:43 PM   #6 (permalink)
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Thanks girls... I worked hard on it. LOL... All these posts go in my portfolio. I had so many ERRORS, just fixed them all.. so sorry Jennifer!

Anyway.. yes I love the Stam. I'm craving the purple ostrich one SOOOO bad. I gotta start playing the lotto. LOL...
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