| 2010 is the start of a brand new decade and thus | | | | statement, yet still be worn with multiple looks. |
| represents a reawakening of sorts. With the economy | | | | Controlled chaos will also be seen in collaborations of |
| not exactly where everyone wants it to be, practicality | | | | classic styles and textures with their futuristic |
| is going to be just as important as distinctiveness. This | | | | counterparts. Although the concept of mixing the old |
| means that fewer people will be splurging on $10,000 | | | | with the new is not novel, the manner of doing so has |
| couture handbags that can only be worn once, and | | | | transformed. Instead of wearing vintage shoes with a |
| instead will invest in bags that are more versatile. | | | | brand new handbag, we will now see handbags that |
| Controlled Chaos | | | | cleverly combine these two movements into a solitary |
| One way in which structured chaos will manifest itself | | | | unit. |
| will be with the fusion of two trends into one. For | | | | For example, the Chanel Coco Country handbag has a |
| example, the combination of tweed (masculinity) and | | | | vintage structure and fabric with braided handles, but it |
| silk (femininity) into a single handbag. An excellent | | | | has the famous Chanel logo pinned to the corner in an |
| example of this concept is seen in the winter | | | | art deco manner. The Christian Dior Tabou Bucket |
| collections of Burberry and Gucci. Both of these | | | | Bag has a traditional drawstring handbag shape, but it |
| houses use their signature monograms as a backdrop, | | | | is made with a python fabric which has a futuristic vibe |
| and then embellish with floral overlays or silk bows. | | | | about it. |
| This fusion allows a handbag to make a fashion | | | | |