The drawstring bag is historically considered to be one of the first handbags, and now it seems to be making a comeback in yet another incarnation. The trend has been attributed to the now infamous Alexander Wang Bucket Bag, the unique shape inspiring endless creations from the likes of Marc by Marc Jacobs and Dior.
But the drawstring bag had humble beginnings, used by merchants as coin pouches to be strategically attached to the belt. In the fifteenth century, women began to favor these little bags, which were now ornate, embellished with beading and embroidery. And though little drawstring evening bags do exist today to some extent, it's the previous money pouch that's had many incarnations, from Marc by Marc Jacobs, Alexander Wang, and Cleobella.
But the drawstring bag had humble beginnings, used by merchants as coin pouches to be strategically attached to the belt. In the fifteenth century, women began to favor these little bags, which were now ornate, embellished with beading and embroidery. And though little drawstring evening bags do exist today to some extent, it's the previous money pouch that's had many incarnations, from Marc by Marc Jacobs, Alexander Wang, and Cleobella.
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The Alexander Wang Diego Bucket bag arguably began the whole trend, bringing to mind a desert landscape with its sandy color and combination of smooth suede, lightly pebbled eater accents, and tough silver bolted hardware. True to style, the Diego features the signature Wang studded bottom, first popularized in the Coco Bucket bag.
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The Marc by Marc Jacobs New Q Pixie Drawstring Bag is rawer, closer to it's ancestor than the Alexander Wang, but the bag is also much more casual and fun, rather than the edgy sophistication of the studded Wang version. This one incorporates pleats and big plastic baubles to juxtapose the distressed leather against the shine of the plastic and the clean metal label placed squarely at the front. The fabric handle, wide and casual, makes sure that the shoulder will be as comfortable as the wearer is stylish.
And let's not forget what the original money pouch would look like. With the Bourse, Goyard brings back tradition as it always does by looking to the past and incorporating it in designs. With its signature Goyard hand-painted design and bright leather, this pouch is sure to be as at home in a bag as it could be on a belt. After all, it's quite logical that the roots of your drawstring bucket bag be a medieval money pouch- ours are just larger and considerably more chic.
