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Handbags, SmallPersonal Goods & Belts

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A Brief History of 

Handbags Egyptian hieroglyphs

show pouches carried

around the waist. Thefirst mention of handbags in writtenliterature comes fromthe 14th century,when people carriedpouches attached togirdles.

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History….cont. In C.16th, handbags became

more practical with the useof everyday materials with a

drawstring fastener on top.Larger cloth bags were usedby travellers and carrieddiagonally across the body.

The 17th century saw morevariety and both fashionablemen and women carriedsmall purses with morecomplex shapes.

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History….cont.

Neo-classical clothing

became popular in the18th century. Wearing

a purse would ruin the

look of this clothing

so fashionable ladies

started carrying their handbags which were

called reticules.

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History….cont. The term "handbag" first

came into use in the early1900's and generally

referred to hand-heldluggage bags usuallycarried by men. These werean inspiration for new bagsthat became popularised for 

women, includingcomplicated fasteners,internal compartments, andlocks.

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Contents of a 1945

Handbag One or two

lipsticks

A compact handkerchiefs

A package of 

letters Laundry bill

1 nylon stocking

1 address book

3 packs of matches

1 leather picturefolder Ration books Business cards 1 hairnet 1 bottle of 

vitamins

1 fountain pen

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Contents of Today’s

Handbag Breath Mints Mobile Phone

Change Purse Cheque book Crumpled Tissues Electronic

Organizer Hand Cream Hair Brush

Keys Lip Balm

Makeup bag Pens Wallet filled with

cash and creditcards

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Handbag Materials Canvas

Wool

Flannel Corduroy

Silk

Nylon Knitted Fabrics

Leather, Suede &

Fur

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Parts of a Handbag

Outercovering

Frame

Lining

Handle

Closur

e

Gusset

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Handbag Styles 

Clutch Shopper

Organiser

Kelly Shoulder

 

Handheld

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Small Personal Goods  These are small

articles that may

be carried byhand or inpockets/bags

Eg: purses,

wallets, keycases, filofax,credit card case,glasses case

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Small Personal Goods 

Wallet Purse PhoneCase

Glasses case Filofax Keycase

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Luggage Luggage items

include:

Suitcases Garment bags

Overnight bags

Backpacks

Vanity cases Dufflebags

 Trunks

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Classifications of Luggage

Hardside & semi-hardside luggage

Moulded luggage

Softside luggage

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Materials Luggage trends are for strong & lightweight

materials

Water and stain repellent fabrics are popular Cotton canvas may be coated with vinyl for

extra durability Durable weaves such as twill, brocade and

tapestry are common High tenacity synthetic fabrics are used

extensively Moulded plastics are also popular Leather is used for expensive, upmarket,

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 The Handbag/Luggage

Market The UK market for hand luggage and small

leather goods was worth £1.03bn in 2002.

Hand luggage has a 37.2% share of the totalmarket and small leather goods has a 34.6%share.

Handbag sales are increasing at a greater rate

than those for small leather goods and other handluggage. Handbags/luggage/small personal goods are a

key income source for major designers

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Function of Belts Belts are

designed to keep

clothing at thenatural waistline When nipped

waists are popular

belt salesincrease Belts may also be

used outside the

clothing slungaround the hi s

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Belt Manufacturing Design – belts are designed to

complement clothing. Designs areproduced on paper or using CAD.Samples are made.

Production – belt samples are shown

to buyers, orders are processed andproduction begins.

Materials – leather, metal, plastic,wood, ribbon, textiles

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Styles of Belt

Adjustable

Cummerbund

Chain belt

Corset Skinnybelt Self belt

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 The UK Belt Market

 The UK womens belt market is

worth approx £30m

 The mens belt market is worth

£50m.

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Market Trends (Womens) In the womens market there has been a

revival in belts as a fashion item,stimulating demand

Younger style retailers are especially influentialin this part of the market, providing a wide varietyof shapes and styles of belts.

The boom in belt sales has been at the lower price end of the market. Prices have remained low, but belt sales have

grown.

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Market Trends (Mens) The market for men's belts is mainly influenced

by classic formal styles of belt.

There is little interest in men's belts as a fashionaccessory. There is a growing influence of designer and

branded products among men's belts – this is

particularly important in the run up to Christmas The youth market shows little interest in the

product

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Summary Handbags, personal goods & belts

are key revenue earners for

fashion companies Function & fashion are important in

this accessories category

Much production is performedoffshore (especially in China) Copying designer items is very

common