How to choose the best luxury bag for you

A handbag is above all a volume and a container, so what shape should you choose?

We tend to think that large, oversized bags are reserved for tall, slender women, while mini-bags are more suited to smaller women. But that’s not true!

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Some giant bags, such as the besace, cartable or tote bags, can be adapted to a wide range of body shapes.

They can hide a curvaceous figure by drawing the eye to their material or color. They can also accentuate the curve that flatters a silhouette.

Some micro-bags, such as minaudière, pochette, clutch, saddle and shoulder bags, can easily become a major asset to a fashionable silhouette.

Very easy to hold, handbags easily become an offshoot of the body, enhancing the slenderness of a wrist, enhancing a shoulder or highlighting the cut of a jacket.

A well-chosen bag, tailored to each individual’s needs, becomes the primary identifier of allure.

In the context of heightened awareness of ecology and sustainable development, how do you choose the material for your handbag?

It’s essential to take an interest in its manufacture and its quality grade.

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Coated canvas bags are extremely sturdy, provided they are made according to traditional craftsmanship.

Opting for natural, solid and durable materials is also a guarantee of eco-responsibility.

Even if you love animals, it’s important to remember that leather is a natural material. Most of the time, it is used to recycle skins rejected by the food industry (for calves, lambs, cows, etc.). Above all, leather is biodegradable when properly processed.

In short: yes to classic leathers, yes to fancy leathers and even, depending on your sensibilities, yes to exotic leathers with traceability.

And don’t forget the sensual touch!

From a purely aesthetic point of view, a beautifully crafted leather will see the years (and your caresses) give it a silkier feel, a fascinating patina and a vintage look that will become more pronounced. Finally, leather can be embroidered for a luxurious effect.

Plunged lambskin, calfskin or natural cowhide, Nappa and certain precious leathers are extremely durable.

Some leather treatments can give it even greater longevity.

Crispy leather, grained leather, coated leather, varnished leather or embossed leather: these treatments not only give leather a strong hand, but also a new, unusual and trendy look.

Some iconic bags can even become heirlooms passed down through the family like a talisman.

We’ve seen grandmothers give their favorite handbag to their granddaughter.

And they wear it as a token of elegance and mutual affection.

It’s easier to choose a color for a bag than for a garment, which allows for a certain audacity.

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Urban purists swear by black. In this case, it’s the bag’s texture, shape and metallic finish that give it its charm. In fact, we’ve seen sublime, classic crossbody day bags adorned with chains or topstitching for a fashion-forward effect. Not to mention exotic skins, embroidery or even feathers, which give the bag its uniqueness, even if it’s black.

Warm colors such as chocolate and natural hues are also great classics. These tones blend easily with any look.

Beiges, taupes and nudes often look great on bags. They are eye-catching when worn with a dark outfit.

But be careful! It’s important to look at the vibrancy of a beige or nude color according to your skin tone.

Choosing a strong color, such as green, fuchsia or even red, is a real statement: “Yes, ladies and gentlemen, I don’t carry everyone’s bag.

You don’t impose a color on yourself just because it’s “trendy”. You choose your own color.

An orange immediately reveals your inner energy and vitality. Powder pink or bubble gum will give a clue to your sweetness and cheekiness.

Where azure blue defines you as a dreamer, ruby or Ferrari red immediately shows your flamboyance.

There is no right color. There’s only the color you choose, the color of your aura that you want to highlight.