Hauling around your gear in style: mission impossible? Not if you opt for a messenger bag, the most “in” bag right now! An unavoidable signature look for chic city-dwellers, the messenger bag has been spotted on anyone who’s anyone, from Claudia Schiffer to super fashionista Alexa Chung.
Before being a hyped up accessory, the messenger bag first came into common usage in the Middle Ages. The long, open style of the bag could be worn on the shoulder or with the help of straps and allowed for free movement of both arms. Back in that day, it was functionality that counted.
In 2012, the tried-and-true bag got a healthy dose of style added to it. Brands like Christian Dior, Marc Jacobs, Jérôme Dreyfuss, and Longchamp meddled with the messenger bag to their hearts’ content, mixing different materials, daring to try new colors, adding or omitting fringe, in mini or normal sizes!
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