Handbags

“But whatever you do, don’t just call it a ‘purse’.” – Jerry Seinfeld.

The history of handbags dates back centuries. Otzi, the Iceman found preserved in the Austrian Alps and believed to have lived in 3500 B.C., was carrying a leather pouch.

In ancient times, both men and women used them to carry items like coins and religious relics. Often made of leather or cloth, they were tied around the waist or worn under clothing.

In the Middle Ages, the handbag evolved into a decorative item and reflected social status, much as the It Bag has done for today’s fashion.

As women’s clothing changed in the...