Made by Women: Top 5 Handbag Icons


In recognition of International Women’s Day,  The Handbag Clinic want to shine the light on our Top 5 favourite handbag icons, all designed by women.

1. The cult classic that is the 2.55 Reissue, crafted by Coco Chanel
Coco Chanel designed the 2.55 in 1955 and was the first bag truly created with women in mind, by offering a practical shoulder strap. Shop at The handbag Clinic today

Coco Chanel designed the 2.55 in 1955 and was the first bag truly created with women in mind, by offering a practical shoulder strap. Shop at The handbag Clinic today
Coco Chanel designed the 2.55 in 1955 and was the first bag truly created with women in mind, by offering a practical shoulder strap. Shop at The handbag Clinic today



2. The understated everyday essential that is the Fendi Peekaboo, designed by Silvia Venturini Fendi 
The Fendi Peekaboo followed in the footsteps of the baguette bag and is a bag of two halves but with heaps of personality. Shop the fendi peekaboo and more at The Handbag Clinic today
The Fendi Peekaboo followed in the footsteps of the baguette bag and is a bag of two halves but with heaps of personality. Shop the fendi peekaboo and more at The Handbag Clinic today


The Fendi Peekaboo followed in the footsteps of the baguette bag and is a bag of two halves but with heaps of personality. Shop the fendi peekaboo and more at The Handbag Clinic today




3. The interchangeable design of the Prada Nylon style, designed by Miuccia Prada, that is loved by both men and women worldwide
Nylon was previously reserved for the Italian army but Miuccia Prada revolutionised it within the sphere of fashion and allowed people to rethink luxury. Shop today at The Handbag Clinic




Nylon was previously reserved for the Italian army but Miuccia Prada revolutionised it within the sphere of fashion and allowed people to rethink luxury. Shop today at The Handbag Clinic
Nylon was previously reserved for the Italian army but Miuccia Prada revolutionised it within the sphere of fashion and allowed people to rethink luxury. Shop today at The Handbag Clinic



4. The original IT bag that paved the way for cult classics - the Chloe Paddington - designed by Phoebe Philo
The original cult classic bag that sold 8000 units before being available in any store. The Chloe paddington is a nostalgic must have that you can secure at The Handbag Clinic today




The original cult classic bag that sold 8000 units before being available in any store. The Chloe paddington is a nostalgic must have that you can secure at The Handbag Clinic today
The original cult classic bag that sold 8000 units before being available in any store. The Chloe paddington is a nostalgic must have that you can secure at The Handbag Clinic today



5. Advocating sustainability without compromising style, the Falabella range designed by Stella McCartney will always be a firm favourite within the world of fashion
The Falabella range, crafted by Stella McCartney, continues to be a firm favourite in the fashion world with its beautifully crafted vegan leather and easily recognisable hardware





The Falabella range, crafted by Stella McCartney, continues to be a firm favourite in the fashion world with its beautifully crafted vegan leather and easily recognisable hardware
The Falabella range, crafted by Stella McCartney, continues to be a firm favourite in the fashion world with its beautifully crafted vegan leather and easily recognisable hardware



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