I call it the Rosie bag
Bottega Veneta
Italian luxury
Founded in 1966 the Italian fashion brand has thrived since the arrival of Daniel Lee in 2018.
Most desired
The most influential styles have been replicated by fashion houses and the high street around the world.
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Pouch clutch
The Pouch became the fastest selling bag in the history of the brand.
No logo
The slouch maintained the brands emphasis on well crafted, no logo ..simple design beautifully constructed…seen under the arm or in the hand of every fashionista.
Chain reaction
Thick Chunky heavy chains my slouch bag was my 2020 staple.
Grab bag
The soft squashed Grab bag you’d be surprised the amount it holds.
Bottega Veneta & Rosie
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The Queen of the Selfie
Nobody does it better.. when Rosie started going for it in her bathroom…that chain launched a thousand imitations… elegance, chic, stunning.
Rosie style
The white pouch against the blue sent sales through the roof with demand from stylists and online outlets selling out everywhere.
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Sunglasses
Not content with the bags soon sunglasses shoes boots dresses and coats ..a fashion houses dream to see the collection so beautifully captured.
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Rosie Huntington Whiteley
Early days
Born in Plymouth Devon in 1987 the model turned actress is best known for her work with Victoria’s Secret, Burberry and underwear designer and model for M&S.
Big break
Aged 16 her first modelling assignment was with Levi’s then in 2004 a photo shoot in New York for Teen Vogue led to her catwalk debut alongside Naomi Campbell.
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My style
Call it a grab bag.. call it a Rosie…… I can’t get enough…. now on 4…
Gucci
History
Founded in 1921 by Guccio Gucci in Tuscany . The Italian brand originally focused on leather goods launching its first bag in 1937.
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Logo
Due to leather shortages through the 2nd World War the company focused on canvas it was distinguished by its signature double G symbol now combined with red and green bands.
Crest
The Gucci crest designed after the war shows a armoured knight surrounded by ribbon it has become synonymous with the city of Florence.
Bamboo
In 1947 Gucci launched the bamboo bag along with its first global tag line “Quality is remembered long after the price is forgotten”.
Gucci… The original Gucci bamboo handle bag was made in Italy with hand-painted edges.
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The Jackie
The Jackie bag was originally created in 1961 and it has been a staple for the house reworked in different sizes and fabrics. The bag was renamed after former First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy was seen carrying it on countless occasions.
The shape
The bag shape is defined by the half-moon design and signature hardware the edges and base are leather-encased ensuring durability.
Present day
Alessandro Michele sent the Jackie bag down the runway for Fall 2020 available for men as well.
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Jacqueline Kennedy
This image from the New York Times is one of my all time favourites with her name sake bag.
Elizabeth Taylor
Pictured here with Paul Newman in the 1950s while filming Cat on a hot tin roof.
Joan Collins and Sophia Loren shopping at Gucci and below Madonna and Rosie the true worth of a brand and quality and although fashion fades the style remains.
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Star style
Vogue
Purchased in Venice my Gucci bag in 2006
