October 14, 2025

Types of handbags

by Lucille OH MY BAG In News

What type of bag is for you?

The bag, what a great story ofamour !
That it is brought to the hand, On the shoulder or on the back, it is an integral part of our daily life, whether feminine or male.
Shoulder bags, handbags and the bags worn shoulder bring together the quasi-majority of the existing bags to date…
Adapted and adaptable according to your daily life, they are available in a multitude of size, shape, worn and of course colors.

The three main categories of bags

The shoulder bag, as the name suggests, has a large strap allowing you to carry it comfortably in crossbody or on the shoulder, in order to have your hands free. Mostly adjustable, it adjusts to your needs and your body shape leather, in fabric or in chain, the shoulder strap fits the bag type and is most of the time interchangeable, in order to match it best with your look. The shoulder strap was popularized by Coco Chanel in the 50s with the 2.55, who was more than fed up with losing her bag!

Handbags and shoulder bags are also very often equipped with a shoulder strap in order to give them a different, more suitable and/or more comfortable carrying option practical depending on the situation.

The shoulder bag is equipped with a large cove single or two handles of a comfortable size allowing it to be carried carry on the shoulder. Located between the shoulder bag and the handbag, this bag type brings together a multitude of models. It is one of the oldest types of bag, which has crossed the centuries and generations in continuing to be available in a multitude of bags.

The handbag is equipped with two handles or two relatively short straps allowing it to be carried by hand or in the crook of the arm. Available in a multitude of shapes and materials, a large number of models can adapt to all needs. Just like the shoulder bag, it is at the origin of a multitude of types of bags that we will decipher…

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Mini bag or micro bag

The mini bag is at the heart of trends 2024, reflecting the desires of minimalism, decluttering and practicality. It will perfectly accompany all desires, thanks to its varied styles. They are worn in the hollow of the arm, by hand. They can also be worn on the shoulder or crossbody when they have a shoulder strap.

These are fashion accessories essentials that are discreet but add a nice touch to your look. Particularly suitable for dinners, festive evenings, ceremonies or to allow you to carry the minimum with class on a daily basis, our workshops are overflowing with ideas to offer you a multitude of models !

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Clutch bags, wristlets

The clutch bags or the wrist bags are the perfect partners for outings requiring only the bare minimum. When equipped with a wrist strap, they can be worn on the wrist and become “wrist bags” glamour as you wish. It can accompany you everywhere: at work in your handbag to hold your most precious belongings and why not turn into evening clutch to go for a drink with colleagues ?

In the evening, for a ceremony or for an outing with friends, the pocket invites itself into your daily life with its variations of smooth leather, grained, shiny, embossed…

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