Are you impatiently waiting for the Cannes Film Festival to start to admire the most spectacular outfits on the red carpet? U.S. too ! Luxury bags , which often add the finishing touch to looks, have sometimes also had their moment of glory on screen. A look back at the few iconic handbags seen in the cinema .
The Fendi Baguette
A true icon of the early 2000s, the Fendi Baguette also built its success thanks to popular culture. Dozens of young girls have in fact set their sights on this accessory following its appearance in one of the cult films of the period: 30 years or nothing ! If you've already seen it, you've certainly noticed the many designer looks worn by Jenna , the teenager who finds herself overnight in the body of a thirty-year-old. Among our favorites: the pink babydoll effect dress worn with a silver sequinned Baguette . Ah the 2000s...
Gucci's Jackie
Who better than the Gucci clan to showcase the Italian House's bags? The film House of Gucci , which looks at the assassination of Maurizio Gucci, grandson of Guccio Gucci, is a real festival of iconic handbags. The story taking place in the 80s and 90s, we notably see Patrizia Reggiani , played by Lady Gaga , wearing flamboyant outfits. Among them, a fully logoed set accompanied by a Jackie bag in GG canvas perfectly represents the fashion spirit of the era. When will the total monogram look return?
Chanel 's 2.55
The Barbie movie, released in 2023 , arguably featured more Chanel pieces than a Chanel Fashion Week show! From archive outfits to glamorous accessories and must-have handbags from the Parisian Maison: Barbie's wardrobe was as incredible and colorful as the glitter world she lives in. The most seasoned fans have certainly noticed the numerous models of vintage Chanel bags that punctuate the scenes of the film. Hanging in her wardrobe alongside a gingham dress , an adorable sky blue 2.55 brings the final touch to this dream collection.
A few decades ago, it was the very chic Holly Golightly who sported a 2.55 bag in the film Diamonds on the Sofa . Suffice it to say that the little Chanel accessory has been accompanying the biggest it-girls in cinema for a long time!
The Capucine by Louis Vuitton
Another character, same dynamic: if Cruella evolves in a much darker universe than that of Barbie, we are no less admiring of her ultra trendy wardrobe. In the 2021 film, haute couture also plays a central role in the plot, since we learn that Cruella was first a young girl passionate about fashion determined to break into the industry. Dozens of sumptuous dresses and eccentric creations follow one another on the screen, which did not prevent us from noticing the fabulous Louis Vuitton Capucine bag sported by the big Disney villain!
The Hermès Birkin
As legendary in the city as on the screen, the Hermès Birkin bag has appeared numerous times on the arms of Hollywood heroines. From Sex and the City 2 to Blue Jasmine without forgetting Fifty Shades of Grey , he supports strong and independent women . But the one that caught our attention the most was undoubtedly the orange model worn by Sandra Bullock in The Proposal ! In the romantic comedy, her character arrives in stiletto heels and a Birkin bag for her stay in Alaska, in other words, not the most suitable choice... For the record, the actress explained in an interview that the handbag belonged in real life.
Chloe's Marcie
Simple femme fatales, the James Bond girls gradually took a more important place in the films, until they found themselves right in the heart of the action alongside Agent 007 . It was therefore normal that the characters could wear accessories more suited to their role. This is particularly the case of Léa Seydoux , who in various scenes of the film Specter wears a small bag that lovers of luxury bags know well: the Marcie by Chloé . Simple and elegant, this piece perfectly complements the heroine's different outfits.
The Louis Vuitton Accessory Pouch
The quintessential teen movie, Lolita Despite Me , was released 20 years ago! Time has done its work and fashion has gone through several cycles: this is why many of us today find “ mean girls ” outfits very trendy! In addition to miniskirts (which are making a strong comeback in designer shows), luxury handbags are basics in the wardrobe of Regina , the queen of high school. In particular, we see her on several occasions wearing a Louis Vuitton Accessory Pochette from the Cherry Blossom edition that all the teenagers of the time envied!
Le Bamboo de Gucci
To see the most beautiful luxury pieces, it's not just in films from recent decades that you can see them. Indeed, from the 1950s, we began to see designer bags on the large screen, at the same time as women's roles were evolving. In 1954, in Journey to Italy , by Roberto Rossellini , the character played by the legendary Ingrid Bergman carried her Gucci Bamboo bag with her everywhere. In a scene that has become famous, she appears with the bag in the middle of the ruins of Pompeii. Even in black and white , this iconic accessory has its little effect! The actress also wore this model in real life, just like Elizabeth Taylor at the same time, proof of the boom in haute couture in Hollywood at that time.
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