The Handbag Question

I came across this repost of LA Times Magazine's 50 Signature Handbags on Bagcraze. Even from an aesthetics standpoint, I love how the chart is put together. It's a very cool pictorial history of the legendary must-have handbags. I don't subscribe to the "it" bag philosophy, but I do appreciate the stories behind each piece's creation.

For example, the Hermes Birkin was originally created transport riding gear from home to the stable. Now you wouldn't dream of putting horse bits in your Birkin.

Bagcraze boils it down to her top 10 which seems fairly agreeable:

Clients always ask, "What bag do I need?" That usually depends on budget and taste. Some ladies have no budget and thus a closet full of Chanel and Hermes. Some ladies do - like me - and use Ebay to their advantage in amassing a decent high ticket purse collection. That said, sometimes, good style dictates a selection that comes with a story rather than a mind blowing price tag. One of my favorite bags is a simple caramel colored Coach bag I bought years ago after saving my part-time job money for 6 months. I love that little shoulder bag. It sits next to Hermes Bolide, but has a much fonder spot in my heart.

Just get what looks good and feels right. Buy what you love.

What's your favorite handbag?