Burberry Handbags - Page 3
Burberry Prorsum
Christopher Bailey joined Burberry as the Design Director in 2001. There are now 58 Burberry operated stores offering many quality Burberry handbags across the globe. Bailey introduced a new line called Burberry Prorsum, which you’ll remember means to go forward. Gone forward, it has! The new Burberry handbags sport the famous Burberry check pattern, with a delicate baby blue background. Or you might spot the Burberry check on a pink candy-colored satchel. Just who is in charge of these delightful Burberry handbags? Designer Giovanni Morelli designs women’s accessories for Burberry.
Choosing your Burberry Handbag
Now that you know the “who, what, where and when’s” of Burberry you’ll want to start shopping for your new Burberry handbag. Burberry handbags come in all shapes and sizes. Here’s a look at some handbag styles you might like to choose from:
- The Hobo - This is a crescent (think moon) shape bag with a zippered top closure in the center.
- The Bucket - A shoulder bag that is fairly stiff, with a wide opening and an oval or round bottom. It has a solid flat bottom and is shaped like a bucket.
- The Clutch - A small bag that is usually tucked under the arm. Some have detachable long shoulder straps or wristlets.
- The Barrel – A horizontal cylindrical shape with a zip-top closure. It’s also called a roll bag.
- The Drawstring - Also called a pull-tie, a cord is woven through eyelets and the top is gathered to close.
- Facile - This style has a covered frame with a snap-together closure at the top.
- The Flap - Like the name says, a flap-over closure.
- Luggage Frame - This bag fastens at the top and has a metal frame like a suitcase. Popular in the 1950’s.
- The Satchel - This bag is a square or dome-shaped bag with a zipper top closing. It has short handles and is carried over the elbow.
- The Tote - The size can be medium to large with two handles. The top entry stays open. Also called a shopper this style of bag originated in the 1940’s.
- The Trapezoid - Features an A-line shape that can be inverted up or down. Also called a four-poster.
- Wire Frame - This bag has a zippered top with heavy wire piping running along the top to form a picture frame-like top.
You’ll find Burberry handbags come in many of these styles. The only problem you are likely to have is choosing just one!
