Hermes’s Birkin bag, Chanel’s coveted flap bags, Fendi’s instantly recognizable Baguette bag - high-end handbags are symbols of luxury and status thanks to their high-quality craftsmanship and extraordinary design. With stunning spreads, photographs, and introductory text for each entry, this book provides a look back at 400 of the most famous handbags, designed by the greatest names in fashion. Includes background information on the designers, stories of how certain styles became fixed in the fashion lexicon, tips on how to identify a counterfeit, behind-the-scenes looks at the ateliers, and more.

• Dimensions: 28.4 x 21cm
• Pages: 480
• Illustrated
• Hardback
• ISBN: 9781419778193