The only brands which can be awarded with this title are Louis Vuitton and Coco Chanel. The reason of that is because their classic bags took fashion industry to another level.
Let's find out how it all started.
1) Louis Vuitton
At the age of sixteen, in 1837, Louis decided to become a trunk maker. He arrived to Paris and worked for Monsieur Maréchal. At that time travellers were hiring people to pack their things for them so it was a great opportunity for Vuitton. He very soon became a valued craftsman and finally opened his own workshop. Originally Vuitton's bags were supposed to carry wine glasses and alcohol, that's why they were very good quality products.
As time was passing by, descendants of Louis Vuitton continued running family business. His son George Vuitton in 1986 created famous Monogram Canvas that is known all over the world. The unique pattern is composed of flowers, a universal and timeless symbol, and the entwined Louis Vuitton initials.
It was just the beginning of a great successful journey.
In 2016 company raised over 10 billion dollars, which I think is pretty impressive.
2) Coco Chanel
Gabrielle Chanel was born in Saumur (France) in 1883. Twenty seven years later she opened her first shop in which she was creating elegant and simple hats for women.
Few years later, after an instant triumph of perfume No.5, ''little'' black dress and diamond necklaces she finally designed in 1955 the most desirable bag in the world : CHANEL 2.55 quilted handbag, combining leather with a gold chain. New style of shoulder strap that is uniquely strong and light, and that allowed a woman's hands to remain free.
This product costs currently almost 5000$, also comes in different styles and colours. Obviously the original ones are the most expensive.
If you have ever wondered why these brands are actually famous for, now you know and can feel like a specialist while shopping :D
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I am not a huge fan of handbags (and, to be honest, the Chanel bag wouldn't rank very high on my list anyway) but I'd say that the black dress is Chanel's most important legacy. It's timeless, universal, minimalist and infinitely smart.
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