The Handbag
to have and to hold
Carmen Allen
Carlton Books, London 1999, 144 pages, over 150 col.photography, Hard Cover, 21x21 cm., ISBN 1858688132, first edition
euro 28,00
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According to Carmel Allen, the Beauty Editor of Vogue magazine, the key to assessing a modern girl is the handbag. With over 150 colour photographs, this book offers a celebration of the handbag.
An indispensable accessory as well as a key fashion statement, the handbag is portable boudoir, office, bank and emergency kit for women everywhere. With chapters on the history of the handbag, a Who’s Who of style-shapers, a look at the contents women carry and an A-Z of international designers and brands, this book is the ultimate style guide for all handbag lovers. Discover, too, what your handbag says about your character and check the style dictionary to find out the varied range available and which one suits your personality - the tote, backpack, clutch, drawstring, duffel, Kelly, envelope, shoulder, minaudiere, and more. With useful hints and tips on how to accessorize and over 200 colour photos, “The Handbag” is a truly indispensable, inspirational book for the many women for whom the bag is the accessory.
18/03/22
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