ପ Venus in Couture ଓ

Any bag can be iconic, but not every bag has the It factor. An It bag is essentially an iconic designer bag however, there are only a handful of designer bags that fit the unofficial guidelines that make them iconic. From what I have noticed amongst the collection of bags I have picked are some common features that I think make these bags worthy of the title. Firstly, they must be made from strong, luxurious and durable materials; in most cases, leather. They must be a practical size and shape, potentially coming in multiple sizes. An essential element is a recognisable design, logo, decorative components or shape that ensure these bags are easily identifiable to anyone. And they must be owned and loved by the most iconic faces in fashion.   I couldn't possibly write about It bags without talking about the queen of all bags, the Hermes Birkin. The Birkin is more than just a bag, it's a luxury, exclusive piece of the most elite craftsmanship. The bag was designed for and named a...

I am very passionate about this, so let's talk about the mini skirt. Of course, I have to begin by thanking the mini skirt queen herself, Miss Mary Quant. Without her, I would be nothing.  Mary Quant, in the 1960s, was inspired by the younger generation, or the "mods". She enjoyed their fun, carefree nature and appreciated their simple but bold fashion, and felt inspired to contribute to this style of fashion. Mini skirts, tights and pockets on everything represented their spirit, so that is exactly what Quant did. She was all for the new and unique, starting out her career running a small boutique in Chelsea called Bazaar, stocking her one-off designs. She offered the high street a fresh and alternative look that steered away from the mature and refined clothing found at the time. Raising hemlines became her trademark in the fashion industry. With muses such as Twiggy modelling Quant's clothing, the mini skirt became one of the most popular garments amongst young wom...