Such a phenomenon as the it-bag appeared in the late 1990s. Certain models at that time were akin to a battle trophy: a real hunt was conducted on them. The bags were produced in limited editions, and celebrities were the main engines of the trade. Chloé Paddington, Mulberry Alexa, Marc Jacobs Stam, Luella Gisele. For some, this is not just a combination of words, but a flashback in the era of the 2000s. Due to the global financial crisis, interest in the accessory, whose popularity period is the season, has noticeably weakened, but it is all the more interesting to watch how iconic bags return to the fashion pedestal already in the era of conscious consumption.
Dior saddle
Seven years later, everyone is talking about the legendary saddle bag again. In July, the accessory flooded social media feeds. Obviously, the brand donated the bag to dozens of influencers around the world, and they uploaded it to their Instagram profiles at the same time, almost minute by minute.
In 1999, Dior Saddle was invented by John Galliano, but the bag gained its cult status after it appeared in the TV series Sex and the City. This year, Maria Grazia Chiuri decided to bring her back into use, complementing the fall-winter 2018 collection with an accessory.
In addition to the classic textile models, in the new season, leather bags with a massive letter D appeared, as well as accessories made using the patchwork technique or embroidered with beads. In addition, Curie has not spared such a trend as removable straps, and suggests adding this accessory to Dior Saddle.
A recognizable shape was also present in the Cruise 2019 collection, so it can be said that the bet on nostalgia was made quite strongly, since the bag will be on sale next year. However, given that the cruise collection was dedicated to Mexican escaramuse riders, it would be strange if the designer bypassed Saddle.
Christian Dior has another Saddle bag in stock - the larger Gaucho model. In the past, she was the favorite travel accessory of celebrities like Gisele Bündchen, Paris Hilton and Jennifer Lopez. Right now, the bag is only available on vintage fashion sites, but perhaps another triumphant comeback awaits us in the near future.
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Fendi baguette
One of the most popular bags of the early 2000s is the Fendi Baguette, created by Silvia Venturini Fendi back in 1997 and also made famous by appearing in several episodes of Sex and the City. The show has really made a great box office for many brands.
From the name it is clear why the model was named after the French loaf - the elongated shape and short handle suggest that it should be worn in the manner of a baguette, under the arm. Unlike many other bags of its era that were discontinued (rest in peace, Chloé Paddington), Baguette continued to exist, although it was not so in demand.
However, now it may face a new surge in popularity. In the fall season, the brand presented five updated models - bags made of denim, sheepskin, and lavishly decorated with gold sequins or long fringes. It should be admitted that the modifications were only beneficial to the accessory - the recognizable shape was preserved, but it received a very modern sound.
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Balenciaga Motorcycle
In 2001, Nicolas Ghesquière came up with this rather minimalistic model by the standards of the "noughties". There were no monograms or logos on the bag, and initially the Balenciaga management rejected the idea, but the designer managed to convince everyone that this accessory is necessary for the show so that the images of the models look complete. Balenciaga Motorcycle had every chance to confine itself to twenty minutes of fame, if the situation had not been intervened by Kate Moss, who fell in love with a bag. Following one of the main trendsetters of the era, it was decided to give the accessory a chance and, I must say, Motorcycle has been at the top of the Balenciaga bestseller list for a long time.
The bag has enormous potential to reappear in the glory. Today, the brand does not produce this model, but offers one of its versions - City, which is almost identical to the original design. The only difference between the accessories is size: the modern version is larger. In addition, Balenciaga presents a variety of variations of the model, such as clutches and backpacks, with characteristic rivets on the inside of the handle and a large tag. Last year, the creative director of the brand Demna Gvasalia added graffiti and vandal inscriptions to the bag, adding it to the current format of the brand.
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Coach
In the past, textile bags with leather details in muted coffee brown colors and brand monograms were worn by everyone from small to large. Someone was the happy owner of Louis Vuitton and Gucci, someone had to be content with Guess, but among the relatively democratic brands, Coach was in the lead, with whose bags both celebrities and schoolgirls willingly walked around.
One of the most famous models of the era was a micro bag with a wide leather strap, which, like the Fendi Baguette, had to be worn under the arm. In the context of modern trends, this accessory can look interesting. Coach still creates textile bags in a wide variety of shapes and designs (there are dozens of variations on the official website).
If you want to succumb to nostalgia for zero, you should remember about two key and opposite trends - hypersize and tiny volume. We also recommend keeping an eye on the brand: Coach's current creative director, Stuart Weavers, is the creator of another iconic 2000s bag, Givenchy Pumpkin. Who knows what else he will come up with in the near future.
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