Over the last few years, leather satchel bags have become a popular trend amongst hipsters, vintage fashionistas, as well as and everyday people. They are gaining steam with audiences of all ages. Even men are catching on and using satchels as part of their daily wardrobe.
It doesn’t matter if you are 15 or 45; satchels are endlessly chic and offer a substantial solid shape that is functional, sexy, and durable over the years. These bags get better as they age, so vintage finds are particularly desirable. The satchel bag blends casual with trendy and upscale depending on what kind of satchel is used. They work for business or shopping, play or work.
Designer Leather Satchels
Coach, Juicy Couture, Prada, Diesel, Chanel, and Marc Jacobs all have satchel bags in their lineup of accessories each year. They come in leather, lambskin, and even canvas material with leather accents.
The high-fashion labels are typically more structured and designed for business and glam. You will find large satchels and high-quality leather construction amongst brands like Chanel and Prada, but the price is much higher. A sturdy bag will last a lifetime if it is well cared for.
A designer bag will usually start at $400 and go up to thousands. The quality is worth the price, but you may end up lusting instead of owning.
High-Street Fashion Satchels
The real fun in satchels is the variety of colours, sizes, and patterns they can have. Numerous companies with no specific brand market satchels with pops of neon, floral prints, and special patterns. These are considered trendy and ephemeral, so they don’t typically cost as much.
Street fashionistas will usually be found with an off-brand satchel and a perfectly coordinated outfit. The true hipsters don’t focus on big-brand labels, but rather small and relatively unique ones.
Wearing A Leather Satchel
The beauty of these 16th-century bags is that they match everything. You can pair them with jeans and a tee, or a little black dress. They work for men, women, teenagers, 20-somethings and even older demographics. A satchel is truly a timeless piece that can make any outfit stand out.
Since they are designed to be cross-body style they can be worn without a lot of effort. Hands-free bags are the best for traveling or shopping.
The right size for you will make the difference between frumpy and chic. A too-small bag on a larger frame will look silly, so proportions and balance are key to making a satchel work for you.
A great feature of satchel bags is that the strap is usually adjustable, so you can carry it as a shorter bag or let it hang long to your hip. The variety of sizes makes them suitable for all people, and fashionable in all situations.
Will The Satchel Ever Be Out Of Fashion?
Probably not. It was created in the 16th century and has been used since then. It’s truly a style that has been able to withstand the sands of time.
