Leather bags for ladies

The bag as a fashion statement

Quite often a bag leaves a stronger impression than a dress. Since the middle of the 20th century the importance of women’s bags as fashionable accessory has continously increased. That is why many producers use handbags to present their brand. Therefore, prices often reflect more the acceptance of a brand logo attached on the front of the bag.

Famous examples of the importance of the brand are the Birkin or Kelly bag of Hermes or the saddle bag of Dior. Other bags as the nylon backpack introduced by Prada or the Pliage made by Longchamp became famous also for functional details.

Style and events are important. A bag in a vintage look may be used when a woman wears jeans. A clutch is convenient for a cocktail party.

With the design of Corf bags we offer bags in a timeless and elegant design so that they can be used in more than one season.

Characteristic features of lady bags

Many features characterize a lady bag. The material and technical elements as handles, belts or locks are important. But design, colour and decorative elements decide which bag will be bought.

Leather as preferred material

Besides nylon or canvas genuine leather is most important. The different types vary from smooth leather to embossed or woven leather. Great advantages of a leather shoulder bag are the durability and the possibility to renew the look with proper care.

The design of a leather bag

The simplest design of a leather bag is the pouch. Main and side parts are stitched, and the pouch will be closed by a ribbon or a zip.The pouch can be carried with a shoulder strap. Such pouches are often made from suede.

The classic type of a women’s bag is the bag with a handle. Its origin were the travel bags designed in the 18th century, after metal frames and locks became available.

Today women like shoulder bags which are closed with zips or a flap.

Locks and fittings

The classic women’s bag has a flap with a lock. The upper part is attached to the flap and connected for closing with the lower part on the front of the bag. Besides these mechanical locks there are also magnetic locks.

The shape and the colour of metal locks are features which characterize the look of a bag.

The use of zips allows to design bags with several compartments which can be opened from outside. This is a great advantage for the construction of laptop cases and business bags.

Other important metal parts are rings and doghooks which are required to fix handles and shoulder straps.

Handles

A lady bag may have one or two handles. Normally they consist of a reinforcement of plastic which is covered with leather. From time to time also handles made of wood or metal become fashionable.

Handles are important not only for function but also the look of a bag.

Inner compartments

Ladies prefer leather bags with practical compartments for a mobile, pens, cards and enough space for a small cosmetic pouch.

Normally nylon or similar webbings are used for the lining and the inside pockets. Very expansive bags may also have a suede lining.

The concept of the inside pockets is very important for wallets and accessories because it must help to organize cards and other content.

Decorative elements

Besides the leather, locks and handles further decorative elements give a final touch to a bag. Such elements may be the initials or the logo of the brand which can be placed on the front or attached with a chain at the handle.

Design, function and price

Few products show a similar difference between prices as women’s bags. The size does not matter, big shopping bags or travel bags or business cases may cost less than a small clutch. Inspite of the use of topgrade leather and the excellent workmanship prices of Corf bags are very competitive when compared with other leather bags. We want you to be happy with our Corf bags!