Foreword by Anya Hindmarch - Introduction - 1900-19: The Birth of the Bag - 1920s: Movement and Modernism - 1930s: Decoration and Surrealism - 1940s: Austerity and Innovation - 1950s: Structure and Decorum - 1960s: Youthquake - 1970s: Freedom, Fun and Fantasy - 1980s: The Designer Decade - 1990s to Now: Future Collectibles - Shopping and Collecting - Glossary of Designers - Index - Further Reading - Acknowledgements.

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An invaluable and visually stunning reference, the book explores the key designers, technical developments and cultural influences that shaped handbag design, revealing exquisite and groundbreaking work from such luminaries as Salvatore Ferragamo, Coco Chanel, Hermes, Fendi, Bonnie Cashin and Judith Leiber.

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Marnie Fogg is a fashion and media consultant. With a masters degree in art and design, she has also been a senior lecturer in fashion and textiles at the University of Nottingham. Marnie is the author of more than 10 books, including Vintage Knitwear and Fashion: The Whole Story.

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