There are several types of bags that turned out to be among the most fashionable in summer - huge shopper and micro handbags, sack bags and clutch envelopes, basket bags woven from jute, straw ... And here we will stop. Today we will consider only one significant trend in women's bags - wicker bags.
These bags have really become one of the trends this year, because the season is coming summer, when opportunities for relaxing on the beach open up in your city or abroad.
The designers presented a lot of wicker bags. Some look like fishing nets, others like basketball nets, some are crocheted using the macrame technique, others are woven of straw, bamboo, raffia, jute or rattan, there are handbags crocheted using the Irish lace technique.
Which of them are the most, the most - you will have to decide. And we have found for ourselves the most beautiful in the collections of Rebecca Taylor, Alberta Ferretti, Etro, Fendi.
How beautiful to wear a wicker bag: fashionable images
Choosing a fashionable handbag, you must first decide - what image do you want to create? Stylists claim that a wicker or knitted handbag will be appropriate in many situations and will fit not only on the beach, but also on city streets. However, for each case, the choice of bag may be different.
Wicker bags can be different in shape, size, weaving technique, and this, in turn, depends on the material from which the bag is made. Most often, braids are made from natural materials, not only beauty depends on them, but also strength and durability.
One of the most popular but expensive materials is rattan. Natural rattan is obtained from the vines of the Kalamus palm tree. This plant is native to Southeast Asia. Most of the palm grows on the islands of the Philippines and Indonesia. Rattan bags keep their shape well, they are tough, but you cannot call them light. There is an opportunity to buy a handbag woven from artificial rattan, it will be much cheaper. A substitute for vines can be a willow vine or bamboo.
Another common material, and also from a palm tree, is raffia. Raffia is obtained from palm leaves, it is lighter than rattan and more flexible. Raffia bags are softer and can be easily folded into a suitcase and set off on a journey.
There are unique models of woven handbags made from recycled seaweed. They are weightless, but not as practical as the first two models, they are difficult to clean, and then, they are short-lived (they gradually begin to crumble).
Skillful craftsmen weave handbags from straw, reeds and even marsh grass. There is also jute and yarn.
By the way, jute bags are strong and durable, they do not require complicated care. Today they fit well with modern environmental standards. These bags can have any shape and decor, and you can do it yourself, that is, knit or weave (it all depends on the chosen technique). A jute bag is useful not only on the beach, it is suitable for casual, safari, boho looks, it remains only to decide on the style and size.
The well-known string bag can be crocheted. The shopping bag is a stylish accessory today that will highlight your fashion awareness.
Yes, we also forgot plastic, from which fashion brands also create basket bags.
Most often, bags made of natural materials are woven by hand, and all handicrafts are usually exclusive and, of course, expensive. When choosing one or another wicker handbag, pay attention to the presence of lining and the quality of the fittings. Lining is required so that small items do not get lost through the weaving cells.
We can continue to list interesting and original materials with the help of which the fantastic ideas of designers are embodied in reality, but let's move on to creating interesting images with wicker bags.
The beach look is simple and understandable for everyone, and it seems that a braided bag was created for him. However, everyday urban looks also look impressive. For example, Etro offers various stylish sets, in which a dress or trousers with a shirt are complemented by a braided belt, in one case - metal, in the other - jute. Woven rope sandals accentuate the carefree summer mood.
Fendi and Ulla Johnson's outfits convince us that it's not just beach or casual looks that go with braiding. Even the business option allows you to add a touch of lightness and cheerful mood thanks to the wicker bag.
A wicker bag (made of jute, straw, various types of yarn) goes well with knitted and crocheted things - with cardigans, sweaters, dresses, etc. Recently, in almost every season, items from the net have been among the significant trends, and if you add a braided bag to them, you can create a stylish and original image.
Design fantasies are inexhaustible, but original options can mature in your dressing room.
You just need to experiment more boldly, because fashion is "Fashion is like food, you shouldn't get hung up on one dish."
Kenzo Takada
