The actress who has had the most impact on a handbag design is Jane Birkin, a famous model and actress in 1984. She was sitting on an airplane next to the president of Hermes (Jean-Louis Dumas) and he noticed that she was trying to handle a large tote bag filled with everything she needed for her young daughter. During their conversation, they started to design a handbag that would suit the needs of a young mother and the Berkin Bag was born!
Catherine Deneuve also inspired a bag by Fendi. Her handbag was designed to her specifications to keep her make up in the top part of the
bag and the bottom part holds jewelry that can be locked for safety.
This trend of handbags and actresses is continuing today. Just look at the fashion magazines and when you see a picture of Elizabeth Hurley carrying
a beautiful Judith Leiber handbag, you know sales of this bag will soar!
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