Shoulder bag - new interesting solutions in 2022

Such an accessory as a bag can be divided into several types according to the type of wearing it:

- bags that are carried in the hand, under the arm, on a short handle on the wrist;

- bags that are carried in the hand (with a carrying handle);

- bags worn near the elbow (with handles of medium length);

- bags that are worn over the shoulder (using a shoulder strap or long handles).

We will talk about the latter type of bags in this article. There are many models of shoulder bags, and each of them has its own name and history.

Menadier, or cross-body bag can be called a replacement for a clutch. Literally, “cross-body” can be translated as “crossing the body”, i.e. The cross-body bag is worn on the shoulder, crosses the chest and is placed under the opposite arm. The convenience of carrying this handbag is not only in free hands - the handbag also does not slip off the shoulder and it will be impossible to tear it out of the hands. Therefore, a cross-body bag is necessary if you go shopping, or if you need to keep the most necessary things safe with you: a wallet, documents, for example, when traveling. The most stylish menadiers are handbags on a chain, and not on a strap.

Coco Chanel is to be thanked for the convenience of the cross-body bag, because she was the first to wear small handbags on a chain on her shoulder, and not in her arms or under her arm. The cross-body bag from Coco Chanel was introduced in 1955, it was called Chanel (flap bag) 2.55 according to the year of issue.

This handbag can rightly be called the forerunner of all shoulder bags of modern high fashion. The classic model is a black handbag with a gold chain and the Chanel logo, the surface of the handbag is quilted with diamonds.

This model is now available in a variety of colors and materials, and the most famous "reissue" of this classic handbag occurred in 2005.

A modern cross-body bag can be chosen for any occasion and for any outfit, so many variations of this handbag exist in our time.

Saddle bag, Shoulder bag, Mini Saddle Bag (“saddle” in English means saddle). As the name suggests, this bag is worn over the shoulder thanks to the shoulder strap. It was John Galliano who brought the saddle bag into fashion in the 1990s, when he was the creative director of Dior. The saddle bag is not very large, smaller than an A4 sheet, narrower at the top, has rounded edges at the bottom, without a frame. The decor of the saddle bag is dominated by metal. Designed for the bare minimum of things.

Hobo shoulder bag, hobo bag (hobo - tramp in English) resembles a traveler's bundle in shape. Similar knots were worn by pilgrims on sticks, and later a strap was attached to them. Hobo bags were especially popular with hippies in the 1970s.

The hobo bag has a short, wide strap that fits comfortably on the shoulder.Decor for decoration is used very different: both patch pockets, and fringe, buckles, fasteners, zippers, etc.

A messenger bag, which is also common in both men and women, is also worn over the shoulder. The postman was made at the end of the 18th century in the USA for the military, but, due to its convenience and spaciousness, it quickly began to be used also by postmen and couriers.

The tablet bag, like the postman, is a unisex model that has gained popularity among both sexes. The bag was used in wartime to store field mail and maps, and in the late 90s. of the last century, it began to be actively used in shows by fashion houses, gaining popularity in peacetime. Has a rigid frame.

Today, not only bag models that were originally conceived for such socks are worn on the belt, but also those bag models that were not accepted to be worn this way before.

- Clutch - a small handbag, designed for a minimum of things. Has many variations. Initially, the clutch was worn under the arm or in the hand, but modern life has made its own adjustments, and now such a popular model can be worn on a strap or on a chain over the shoulder.

- Bags on a chain look elegant and solemn. A clutch, a cross-body bag are worn on a chain. They are perfect for evening outings. The chain can be silver, gold, and even plastic.

- The long strap is convenient because it can be put on the body on the cross, so that the handbag is under the opposite arm. Bags with such straps will not fly off your shoulder in the crowd and, thanks to such wearing, no one will be able to grab the bag from your hands.You can find a long strap on a clutch, messenger, cross-body bag and other models.

- Bags with a wide strap are comfortable to wear because the wide strap does not cut into the shoulder. A wide strap is most often found in hobos, saddlebags, mail carriers and messengers.

- Bag-bag in another way is called "sack". In appearance, the sack bag resembles an enlarged reticule (a handbag popular in the 19th century). Then the reticule was a bag of cloth. The current bag-bag is a soft capacious bag. It does not hold any shape, the bottom of such bags is either shapeless, or oval or round, the upper part of the product is pulled together with a ribbon.

- A bag-purse can be called a variation of a clutch. Worn on a long strap or chain, in appearance, of course, it resembles a wallet.

- Bag-pocket for those who like to go light. They are more popular with males. Typically, a pocket bag is rectangular or square with rounded edges. It is of minimal size, it can fit a phone, camera, tools. Male models of pocket bags can be worn on a long belt, on a belt, and some models allow them to be attached to a large bag. Needlewomen sew and knit pocket bags for fashionistas. They are completely different from men's pocket bags, they look gentle and feminine. Good for walking and everyday wear.

- A backpack bag is a bag that, thanks to the presence of a shoulder strap and side straps of a backpack, can be worn both as a shoulder bag and as a backpack. A practical and at the same time stylish thing, transforming according to your desire and based on the situation.Especially suitable for students - schoolchildren or students, as well as athletes and lovers of an active lifestyle, travel.

In modern production of bags, a huge number of different materials are used.

- Rag bags look best in spring and summer. They are made from various materials - it can be felt, linen, cotton, silk, satin, denim, etc. Linen and denim bags are well suited for leisure, city life, everyday wear. While satin and silk handbags will decorate your evening out and are suitable for any celebration.

- Suede bags are amazing. They show your style, respectability, they are elegant and look chic. Of course, suede is a material that needs special care. You should be careful with a suede bag, because some dirt from suede can only be removed by dry cleaning. Therefore, pay attention to where you put or put your handbag, and be careful on the street and in public transport.

- Canvas bags are natural and eco-friendly, they have long been a worthy replacement for environmentally harmful and so unstylish plastic bags. Canvas bags are made from materials such as cotton, calico, canvas, double thread. Designed for urban life, everyday wear. With them you can go shopping, for a walk, to the beach, on a trip, to nature. Canvas bags are durable and roomy, they can carry heavy things.

- Nylon fabric is made from polyamide. Nylon is smooth and pleasant to the touch, it even resembles natural silk, but it costs much less.Nylon shoulder bags are durable - they do not shed, do not wear out, rarely tear, stretch well, they are not afraid of any weather conditions. Also, nylon bags are easy to care for on your own, without dry cleaning - they are well washed, dry quickly, and repeated washing will not affect the appearance of the item. Thanks to the additional processing of nylon, manufacturers also achieve the effect of water resistance. All in all, a nylon shoulder bag is the perfect practical option for travel, hiking and an active lifestyle.

- The first quilted shoulder bag is the famous Chanel 2.55. Since then, quilted handbags have been associated with chic, style, social life, and solemn appearances. Of course, now quilted handbags are suitable not only for social life, they can be safely worn both in the office and just for walks. They always look stylish.

- Knitted shoulder bag is suitable only for women. Most often, knitted handbags are made to order by hand-made craftsmen. In addition, you yourself can knit various handbags for yourself, since on the Internet you can now find many knitting patterns for a particular model. Most often knit clutches and bags-pockets.

- Shoulder bags such as hobos and saddle bags have a round shape, clutches are also often made round.

- If you are interested in a square model, then choose among the bags-tablets, postmen and clutches.

- The rectangular shape of bags is found in clutches, cross-body bags, purse bags, pocket bags, postmen, tablet bags.

- The white bag is already a classic. You can’t do without white handbags in the spring-summer period, because they perfectly complement light summer looks.White is a versatile color as it goes with everything. So, choosing a white bag - you definitely can't go wrong, it will fit most of your wardrobe. White handbags are suitable for office, study, parties, dates and beach holidays.

- The beige bag is even more classic than the white one. Beige shades do not concentrate on themselves, and beige accessories will be a great addition to creating any look. They are suitable for a business image, and for special occasions, and for everyday life. You can wear them at any time of the year, unlike a white handbag, which is not very practical to wear, for example, in autumn.

- A red handbag is a bright accessory that will surely attract the attention of others to you. Red color goes well with many colors, but it is still worth adding some other red thing to the created image, from a red scarf or jewelry to red shoes. The main thing is to choose the right colors for the rest of the outfit, because a red handbag can make your look stylish and bold, or it can turn it into an absurdity and bad taste.

- The black handbag is appropriate everywhere and is a timeless classic. It will look great in any situation and with any outfit. A black handbag is one of the basic elements of the wardrobe, that is, it should definitely be among the things, it will help out in many situations.

- A pink handbag will refresh your outfit and give you femininity, tenderness and style. There are many options for a pink shade - from soft pastel colors to youthful bright pink and noble dark pink. What shade of handbag you prefer - it's up to you.When compiling a bow, it must be borne in mind that it is desirable to have some other pink detail to match your handbag. It can be a manicure, sandals, a print element of a T-shirt or blouse, an accessory or a headdress.

- Gray is a noble calm elegant color, suitable for most other shades and colors. It is also considered a classic. Plus gray handbag - suitable for all styles of clothing, perfectly set off a bright outfit. A gray handbag is the same basic thing that every modern fashionista should have as a black handbag. Also, the advantage of a gray handbag over a black one is that the gray color is multivariate, not as hackneyed and banal as black.

- The yellow handbag is a bright and unbanal solution. Calm muted yellow tones in a bag are suitable for everyday life and for business life, and bright yellow color will look great at parties, dates, and vacations. Yellow is a positive color that will certainly color your everyday life. The yellow handbag goes well with jeans, as well as with colors such as sapphire, emerald, white, beige, black, gray.

- Purple handbag will suit lovers of bright accessories. At the same time, the purple color undoubtedly speaks of the elegance and nobility of the owner of such a handbag. A purple handbag as an accessory is perfect for black, gray, pink, lilac, beige, green, brown shades of your wardrobe.

- A green bag is another bright, non-banal option, while green is appropriate in a variety of stylistic decisions. It may seem that the green color for the bag is appropriate mainly for summer and spring, but it is not.Noble dark green tones will look great on a handbag at any time of the year.

- The blue handbag will look great in casual style. Blue is a fresh, youthful color that is great for seasons like spring and summer. A blue handbag with white, yellow, beige, gray clothes will look good. If you want to wear something also in blue to such a handbag, then please note that in no case do you need to wear a thing in exactly the same tone. It is advisable to choose clothes 2-3 tones lighter or darker.

Shoulder bags are available in different sizes, you just have to choose the one that suits you:

-- Mini: mini clutch bag, pocket bag, cross-body bag ;

-- Small: clutch bag, pocket bag, cross-body bag, purse bag;

-- Small: hobo, saddle bag, messenger, clutch bag, sack bag;

-- Large: mail carrier, duffel bag, bucket bag, backpack bag.

Shoulder bags have a huge variety of variations, sizes and colors, are made in a variety of styles. Therefore, we can confidently say that you can choose such comfortable shoulder models for completely different life situations. Business life, walks, social events, travel, sports, trips to nature or to the beach - you will find the right model for every occasion. So how to wear such a bag is up to you.

- In the age of modern technology, many people have acquired such a convenient thing as a tablet. Tablets can be carried not only in special cases, but also in bags. For example, most instant messengers are ideal for carrying tablets with you.

- Large and medium shoulder bags are perfect for schoolchildren.Children can go to school with a mail carrier or with a backpack bag. These models allow you to accommodate all textbooks and notebooks, as well as other things necessary for schoolchildren.

- It is difficult now to imagine going out without a mobile phone, because it should always be with you. If you don’t need to take a lot of things with you, and it seems inconvenient for you to carry your phone in your hands or in your pocket, then miniature bags will be the way out for you. It can be a cross-body bag or a clutch for women, and a messenger for men, a pocket bag, a purse bag are suitable for both sexes.

- Shoulder bags are suitable for travel. You have free hands, you are carrying suitcases, and on your shoulder you have a bag with hand luggage, in which the most necessary things that you do not check in your luggage. You can put a laptop in large models of shoulder bags, and it will always be with you. And small models will contain everything you need: phone, camera, documents, money. If you choose a model with a long strap, especially a cross-body bag, then protect yourself from negative situations. It will be difficult for you to snatch the handbag, as it will fit more tightly to the body, and it is also unlikely that you can lose the handbag and it will not fly off your shoulder in the crowd.

First of all, you should start from the style of your clothes, why do you buy a bag: in order to go to work, or wear it in everyday life, or for some kind of solemn event? What style do you prefer in life?

A saddle bag is a casual style. Also suitable for lovers of cowboy style and country style.

Hobo is casual. But a hobo is also suitable for a boho and hippie look.

The tablet bag is also suitable for business life, a classic look, for students and pupils.Perfectly fit into both casual and military directions in clothing.

Menadier is suitable for both everyday life and special occasions. It all depends on the specific model.

Nike has long been considered one of the leaders in the production of sportswear. Naturally, many sports bags of this brand have long migrated to the wardrobes of fashionistas and fashionistas. Of the Nike bags that are worn over the shoulder, the following models can be distinguished:

- Nike Heritage Shoulder Bag is a recognizable design, comfortable practical unisex model;

- Nike Collectibles Small Grip Bag - youth unisex model. The bag is made of nylon and leather, so it is extremely durable. Very practical and functional model;

- The Nike Heritage Ad Track Bag is a retro-inspired bag with a durable rectangular design. The stylish model will perfectly fit into sports and casual fashion trends;

- For people who do yoga, Nike has created the Yoga Mono Bag to be worn over the shoulder. The bag is made of natural materials such as leather and cotton. This model will fit not only a yoga mat;

- Nike has developed the Gym Shoulder Bag for gym goers. The model is decorated with a zipper, leather inserts, metal rivets;

- Nike also has a series of messengers, shoulder bags with several rectangular compartments.

The Swiss company Wenger created the Swissgear brand of bags, backpacks and suitcases. They have a shoulder model Swissgear Sportline. Rectangular model, roomy, with several compartments, made of polyester. In addition to the shoulder strap, there is a handle for carrying the bag in your hands. The Swissgear brand is distinguished by Swiss quality and affordable prices.

The Adidas brand is world famous for the production of sportswear and sports accessories. At the same time, things from Adidas have long been included in everyday life. This is what happened with Adidas shoulder bags. The iconic Adidas rectangular bag now comes in a variety of colorways, from classic colors to hot pink. So picking up clothes for an Adidas bag is not difficult. These bags are extremely convenient and functional - they have many different compartments, partitions, internal pockets, an organizer. The straps of the bag are adjustable to the length you need, and the model also has handles if you do not want to carry the bag only on your shoulder. In addition, Adidas bags are reliable, durable and non-staining.

The American brand Calvin Klein has long won the hearts of modern dandies and fashionistas with its simplicity, conciseness, but at the same time elegance and luxury of the created models. Calvin Klein makes shoulder bags for men, women and unisex. Calvin Klein handbags are characterized by a discreet minimalist design in soothing colors, the highest quality materials and reliable fittings, as well as spaciousness and practicality.

The popular American brand Samsonite produces not only suitcases, but also many different shoulder bags. Samsonite has a large selection of messengers and bags for tablets, not only in classic black and brown, but also in yellow, blue, and khaki. Samsonite bags are created primarily for travelers, so the anatomical features of the human body are taken into account in their development in order to properly distribute the load. Samsonite has a CityVibe messenger, khaki, with several compartments.It will fit a tablet, iPad, and there is a special pocket for a mobile phone.

Celine introduced the world to the world in 2016 with an animal print shoulder model, and Anya Hindmarch's creations are also decorated with small prints. Mason Margiela is extravagant as always, their shoulder bag looks like a paper bag. Chanel and Lanvin showcase their conciseness this season with black leather and suede shoulder bags. Dries Van Noten and The Row are focusing on volume and plus size this season.

Models on a metal chain: Dior released a model of contrasting stripes, Balenciaga - geometric handbags in luxurious blue. Elie Saab also opted for blue. Calvin Klein impressed with the beauty and goth of their new creations, while Ralf Lauren decorated their chain bags with fringe. Miu Miu presented snakeskin bags. Lucite made a chain for handbags out of plastic, large links of these models are hard to miss.

Postmen are popular not only among men, but also among women. In 2016, Sass&Bide and Emilio Pucci introduced fringed messenger bags, reminiscent of cowboy style and the Wild West.

Dior and Valentino released colorful mail carriers: a bright orange Dior model and a color block bag from Valentino. Misha Nonoo showed off a fur mail carrier. A fur shoulder bag was also introduced by Salvatore Ferragamo.

- In the fashion season 2016, men should pay attention to bags, tablets and messengers from Lois Vuitton, Bottega Veneta, Coach, Berlutti and Ermenegildo Zegna. The shape is a square with rounded corners.

Colors - classic (black, brown, white).That season, fashion houses paid great attention to the decor of men's shoulder bags. You can find buckles, pockets, zippers, piping, etc. as a decor.

Of the new shoulder bags for children in 2016, the following models can be distinguished:

- a cotton bag for boys from Pepe Jeans, perfect for school due to its spaciousness. The laconic stylish design will perfectly highlight your child and instill good taste in him from an early age;

- shoulder model for schoolgirls from Kite - roomy, comfortable, with a bright stylish print;

- Nike offers the YA NIKE ALPH ADPT CRSSBDY DFFL in pink, black and blue colorways. A voluminous shoulder bag is suitable for playing sports, wearing sports equipment.