BUCKET BAG - THE TIMELESS BAG

M VT
Feb 17, 2022
2 min read

“Original Bucket Bag is not one of the fashion accessories”

In this article, we will discover this exciting fact! So let’s move right into it.

Definitely, everyone should be familiar with this Bucket Louis Vuitton bag, isn't it?

(Source: Pinterest. Picture 1 is a model to hold the Noé bag in Vogue magazine, Figure 2 is Noé Crafty)

However, not many people who know this Bucket Bag is inspired by a basket that only contains wines when taking a picnic. The world's first bucket bag originated from the Noé of Gaston Louis Vuitton - the grandson of the founder of Louis Vuitton. The first version was in 1932, according to the order of a Champagne wine producer in France. The original purpose is only a wine basket with a certainty requirement to carry 5 bottles of champagne at a time safely.

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It is a convenient bag, carrying many items and they use a tie in the top of the bag, which is shaped in a roughly cylindrical. At that time Bucket Bag did not seem to be noticed until 1940, when redesigned by Koret. Although with a very simple design, it is still the "the favorite" of many mid-range brands to the fashion house like Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Gucci, Valentino, Fendi, Prada, Loewe, Chloé, Céline, ...

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There is a history to understand the roots of the craze making it evident that fresh sensational style ideas never go overlooked by fashionistas. From 1962 to 1974, Bonnie Cashin - an American designer was the head designer of the modern inspirational bucket bags to carry many objects with ease. Hermes, however, was the first brand to launch the most modern type of bucket bags leading to jet set bucket. Cashin has blown souls for this product line, creating a turning point for a revival for a Bucket Bag forgotten in the past.

In addition, Cashin also designs some stylized variants for bucket bags. They were appeared in the advertising of Saks Fifth Avenue in 1963. Typically, it was removed with a drawstring and replaced with a zip, shoulder straps, ... It was therefore again, Bucket is always a new breeze until now.

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The wave of trending continues in the late 80s and 90s. Bucket Bag comes back with many different versions, with countless colorful tones. Material and sizes are also changed. In this version, there is a return of the drawstring, almost like the original version. The material is upgraded, such as cowhide, sheepskin, patch leather, faux feather.

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Vogue said Bucket Bag is one of the best bags of the era.

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Many fashion house creates new versions of this bag. With its advantages, so many slaves to fashion were fascinated and were addicted to this Bucket Bag.

Let's explore now how the Bucket Bag appears on the stage of the fashion show!