Meaning of Brand Name for Foreign Handbags
Every time when we see the English introduction of various famous brand handbags we will always see the name tote, hobo and satchel?What do these names mean? Or are they exact names of the bag? Today we would like to introduce you the meaning of English words about bags we often see.Tote,Hobo, Satchel,Clutch,Bowler,Shopper,Drawstring,Weekender,Duffle Bag,Messenger Bag and Backpack etc are all patterns of bags but not names. In fact many bags have no exact definition about the pattern and designers always use these pattern names when they like.So we often feel confused about these pattern names.
Tote
Tote is a verb in English which mean carry a heavy thing with hands.So it became a noun and one meaning of the noun is portable handbag. This pattern of bags mostly refers to bags with big capacity and multiple exposures. The open exposure Tote is also called Shopper. The most classic Tote bags are Anya Hindmarch Be A Bag,Celine Boogie,Tod’s D Bag,Lady Dior nylon bag and so on.

Kate Space Orchard Street Green Japanned Leather Bag ($625)
Handbags deriving from Hermes Bolide including Louis Vuitton Alma,Fendi Doctor Bag and the pink Miu Miu water color bag are also included in Tote bags even they have sealed exposure.

Hermes Trim
Hobo bags has much more exact meaning. The belt and bag body of Hobo bags form a circle and it is very comfortable to shoulder it. The first Hobo bag came from the Hermes Trim bag in 1958 whose shape came from the pocket feeding horse.Jacqueline Kennedy, widow of US President Kennedy, married Greek millionaire Aristotle Onassis loved this bag very much. So it was named Jackie O Bag after her and became the signal of uper social status. Classic Hobo bags include Bottega Veneta的Veneta,Gucci Horsebit Hobo,Dior Saddle Bag and so on.

Bottega Veneta ($2420) Dior Japanese Patchwork Saddle Bag ($1080)





























