Handbag

A handbag, also purse or pouch in American English, is a handled medium-to-large bag that is often fashionably designed, typically used by women, to hold personal items such as wallet/coins, keys, cosmetics, a hairbrush, pepper spray, cigarettes, contraceptives, mobile phone etc. In the UK however a 'purse' would not refer to a handbag, but that similar to a man's wallet, containing money, cards etc.

The term "purse" originally referred to a small bag for holding coins. In British English, it is still used to refer to a small coin bag. A "handbag" is a larger accessory, that holds items beyond currency, such as a woman's personal items. American English typically uses the terms "purse" and "handbag" interchangeably. The term "handbag" began appearing in the early 1900s. Initially, it was most often used to refer to men's hand-luggage. Women's accessory bags grew larger and more complex during that period, and the term was attached to the women's accessory.

Early modern Europeans wore purses for one purpose, to carry coins. Purses were made of soft fabric or leather, and were worn by men as often as ladies; the Scottish sporran is a survival of this custom. By the late 18th century, fashions in Europe were moving towards a slender shape, inspired by the silhouettes of Ancient Greece and Rome. Women wanted purses that would not be bulky or untidy in appearance, so reticules were designed. Reticules were made of fine fabrics like silk and velvet, with wrist straps. Originally popular in France, they crossed over into Britain, where they became known as "indispensables". Men, however, did not adopt the trend. They used purses and pockets, which became popular in men's trousers.

Why isn't the killing of 1.5 million Armenians officially called a 'genocide'?

Edit The Independent 25 Apr 2016

Why are we talking about this now? ... Among them was George Clooney, who called on the world to recognise the mass killings as genocide during a humanitarian prize ceremony in the country ... Read more ....

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Former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton speaks at an event hosted by the Center for American Progress (CAP) and the America Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), Monday, March 23, 2015, in Washington.

Koch: Clinton May Be Better Candidate Than Current GOP

Edit WorldNews.com 25 Apr 2016

Bush."It's possible," Koch said.ABC’s Jonathan Karl followed up asking, “You couldn't see yourself supporting Hillary Clinton, could you?". "We would have to believe her actions would be quite different than her rhetoric. Let me put it that way ... "More of these personal attacks and pitting one person against the other, that's the message you're sending the country,” CBS News reported....

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A gay rights activist gestures during a Rainbow Pride rally in Kolkata on July 15, 2012. More than 500 people from the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender communities and supporters participated in the annual event to show solidarity and to create awareness about their basic rights

Gay Rights Activist Hacked To Death In Bangladesh

Edit WorldNews.com 26 Apr 2016

“We abhor this senseless act of violence and urge the Government of Bangladesh in the strongest terms to apprehend the criminals behind these murders.” ... WN.com, Jim Berrie....

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In this April 11, 2007 file photo, Egyptian cleric Osama Hassan Mustafa Nasr, also known as Abu Omar, who was allegedly kidnapped by CIA agents off the streets of an Italiancity and taken to Egypt where he said he was tortured, talks on his mobile phone as he walks in a Cairo street after attending an Amnesty International press conference in Cairo, Egypt. On Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2016, the European Court of Human Rights ruled Italy abused state secrecy to provide impunity in the 2003 abduction of the Egyptian cleric, who was spirited out of Italy for interrogation and torture in his homeland under the CIA’s extraordinary rendition program. (AP Photo/Amr Nabil, File)

Former CIA Operative Faces Extradition To Italy For 2003 Extraordinary Rendition

Edit WorldNews.com 25 Apr 2016

A former undercover CIA officer will be extradited to Italy to face charges over the 2003 extraordinary rendition of a terror suspect to Egypt, according to Raw Story quoting a UK Guardian story.Sabrina De Sousa, who holds US and Portuguese citizenship, was arrested in Portugal last October and has lost three appeals against being handed over to Italian authorities, the report said. Her extradition is scheduled for May 4....

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Scientists To Look For Aliens On Jupiter And Saturn's Icy Moons

Edit NDTV 25 Apr 2016

In one of its most ambitious projects in deep space, a team of NASA researchers are proposing to send robots at the centre of icy moons to explore the subsurface ocean for presence of life. ....

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Indonesian minister blames greedy wives for corruption

Edit Dawn 26 Apr 2016

JAKARTA ... The wives of the elite in Indonesia are well-known for their love of expensive designer clothes and handbags ... Published in Dawn, April 26th, 2016 ... ....

Is Your Home the One Buyers Want? By Brendon DeSimone on 25 Apr 2016 (Zillow Inc)

Edit Public Technologies 26 Apr 2016

(Source. Zillow Inc). When it comes time to sell your home, whether you've lived there for three years or 30, you need to see it as a product for sale. And just like an item on a store shelf, you want your home to stand out from the competition ... Just like companies figure out the next hot car, handbag or shoe for their respective industries, smart home sellers must know their audience and market their product to meet customer demand....

Tips on how to shop for handbags online

Edit Indian Express 25 Apr 2016

Style is important but a handbag also has to be comfortable and practical ... Although there are a lot of limitations while shopping for handbags online ... “Style is important but a handbag also has to be comfortable and practical” ... Every online handbag shopping site mentions all the specifications about a product ... Style is important but a handbag also has to be comfortable and practical....

Buying a Chanel handbag on the installment plan

Edit The Examiner 25 Apr 2016

Buying a Chanel handbag on the installment plan over time is a concept that is foreign to many of us....

'Twilight' Star Nikki Reed Discusses Animal-Friendly Handbag Line

Edit Rollingstone 25 Apr 2016

Now 13 years after breaking through, Reed has explored music, starred in the blockbuster Twilight series, become a series regular on the TV show Sleepy Hollow and has now entered the world of fashion with her handbag company, launched in conjunction with Freedom of Animals....

What happens when we sent ordinary women to ask for a Hermes handbag

Edit The Daily Mail 25 Apr 2016

Where other designer brands have become tacky and ubiquitous, Hermes has been able to control access to its handbags to the point where they are badges of wealth even for the super-rich ... ....

Helen Mirren, 70, looks timelessly chic in an all-black ensemble and bright yellow handbag as ...

Edit The Daily Mail 25 Apr 2016

The actress, 70, looked effortlessly chic in a low-key outfit as she arrived at New York City's JFK Airport on Sunday afternoon ... ....

Inside the Herm�s Birkin Bag That Sold For Record $298,000

Edit Forbes 25 Apr 2016

It has only been ten months since an Hermès fuchsia Birkin bag was sold at Christie’s handbag auction in Hong Kong for record-setting $221,846. But earlier this month, an extremely rare 35cm Hermès braise shiny porosus crocodile Birkin bag with 18-karat white gold and diamond hardware became the most expensive resold Birkin bag at $298,000 ... ....

Woman in her 90s struck on the head and robbed in east Belfast

Edit Belfast Telegraph 25 Apr 2016

A woman, in her 90s, was struck on the head with a stick, and had her handbag stolen in Aston Gardens on the Upper ......

The 'Amy effect' strikes again as designer Umit Kutluk reveals...

Edit Topix 25 Apr 2016

Amy Huberman impressed in a floral on mesh gown by Turkish designer Umit Kutluk at the ceremonyat IFTA Awards 2016 at The Westbury Hotel & Mansion House, Dublin, Ireland Former Miss Ireland Emma Waldron 'pulled an Angelina' last year when she flashed some serious leg in this red lace ensemble by Umit Kutluk. Daring! It's handbags at dawn among fashion fans as they clamour to get their hands on Amy Huberman's IFTA dress ... ....

Why smart shoppers are going to Nordstrom Rack

Edit The Examiner 25 Apr 2016

Choose from a tempting array or clothing, shoes, accessories, intimate apparel, jewelry and handbags from Vince Camuto, Lucky Brand, Z by Zella, Rebecca Minkoff, Sun & Shadow and Halogen ... Photo by Suzi Pratt ....

Rebecca Minkoff celebrates Coachella in partnership with Smashbox

Edit The Examiner 25 Apr 2016

In addition, New York-based artist Brian Kaspr, presented a live art and customization station on Rebecca Minkoff leather jackets and handbags. Notable attendees included Whitney Port, Peyton List, Erica Pelosini, Mia Moretti and Natalie Joos amongst others....

This company wants your used handbags — and it’s heading for Wall Street

Edit Business Insider 25 Apr 2016

The RealReal's website. Online consignment shops are quickly becoming one of the hottest things in the retail and tech worlds. And now, one of these companies might be headed for an IPO, according to Fashionista. That company is The RealReal, which sets itself apart by selling luxury goods like Chanel and Fendi bags. "In theory, this is our last [fund] raise prior to an IPO," CEO and founder Julie Wainwright said to Fashionista ... ....

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Indonesian minister blames greedy wives for corruption

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Tips on how to shop for handbags online

Buying a Chanel handbag on the installment plan

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Inside the Herm�s Birkin Bag That Sold For Record $298,000

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This company wants your used handbags — and it’s heading for Wall Street