In today’s world of fashion, there are many choices of the type, style, size and color of a woman’s main fashion accessory…the purse. Throughout time, there have been many names for the purse such as handbag, bag, and pocketbook. All of us know that from the time a little girl is old enough to walk, how important it is to have a purse. Woman and girls use them to hold items such as money, credit cards, keys, cell phone and cosmetics. Today, there is even a purse made for adult women with a special hidden pocket, for those who choose to carry a concealed weapon for safety. Purses are made of a variety of materials such as leather, fabric, vinyl, metal, plastic, canvas, straw and patent leather. Many believe a purse should be matched to the color and style of the shoes worn. They can be fancy and very expensive or casual and fit your budget.
From the 13th to the 16th century, a small leather purse called the aulmoniere was worn by men suspended from his garments in order to have alms or coins to give the poor. During the 19th to the 20th century, women carried a small bag called a reticule. In the late 19th century, various types of handbags began to be carried mainly for traveling. By the 1920’s, a purse became an absolute fashion necessity. In 1968, the manbag was marketed for men. It was usually a shoulder bag style and gained its popularity as an outgrowth of wide use of camera bags by men.
In today’s world with the fashion statement going to a more casual level, women tend to have a closet full of purses to match all their fashions. Mission Del Rey offers unique purses with fantastic colors and beautiful southwestern designs. They are large enough to carry all of your important items. These purses look great carried and receive many compliments from other purse lovers.
