5 Iconic Fashion Pieces
1. Burberry trench coat
The Burberry trench coat was first seen in WWI, it was worn by British military officers to protect from harsh weather. The gabardine a rubberized cotton was able to keep rain out and keep sweat in. Since they stood outside for hours they smelled and the material held keep in under the coat. After men wore in in WWI, it became a fashion icon by film and celebrities. The trench coat has become an iconic piece of fashion that never's goes out of style. They come in three classic colors khaki, beige, or black. They are made for men and women in different lengths. For women they go from a US size 0 to a 14 and for men a size 34 to 50.
2. Birkin
Birkins are the most iconic handbags on the market. They are each made by hand with amazing craftsmanship. Hermes does not release the number of bags made per year majug then limited to an elite group of customers. Starting price for a Birkin is $12,000 and have been seen to sell for $300,168. The Birkin is considered a solid investment, they have increased in value by 500% in the last 35 years, increasing 14.2% every year. Hermes was first created in 1837 finely crafted horse harness and carriage. The first bag came out in 1922 inspired by horse feed and saddle bag. The bags did not become popular until the late 1990s, the iconic tote become forever known as the ultimate status symbol after being seen in Sex and the City in 2001. Purchasing an Hermes Birkin is almost impossible for the normal women. You must have a relationship with a sales associate before even being considered for a bag. Their is waiting list you must be put on and if you get lucky you will be one of the few people to get one. You can not be picky of what color since not even the associate know what color they will come in. Being such an iconic bag and how impossible it is to get one Birkin has remained the most iconic bag that only few have the privilege of carrying.
3. Christian Louboutin heels
Louboutin heel are known for their iconic red bottoms. Christian Louboutin began working with shoes at just age 16, he created shoes for dances. He then landed a job in the early 1980s with a freelance designer. He later set up his own ship in Paris in the 1990s. In 1993 he got the idea of red soles after seeing his assistant painting her nails red. His customers loved the fearlessness of the red soles and it become iconic. He sells more than 500,000 pairs of shoes each year. The shoes can run for $600 to $4,000. There are stores all around the world with the headquarters still in Paris.
4.Chanel Flap Bag
Coco Chanel launched her flap bag in February 1955. The double chain was to allow the bag to be slung over the shoulder, or carried on the crook of the arm. A cutting edge design for the time its was meant to be easy to carry being a hands free bag. Each bag has a hidden zipper compartment which was designed by Coco to hide her love letters.Today the flap bags come in six different sixes. Mini, New Mini, Small, Medium, Jumbo and Maxi They come in single flap or double flap.
5. Cartier Love Bracelet
The love bracelet was designed in 1969, its design was inspired by the chastity belt. As a sign that love should be everlasting. The bracelets unique closet makes it like no other. Instead of slipping it onto your wrist you my tighten it with a screw drive each bracelet comes with. At first Cartier love bracelets could only be bought by couples who would give surrender each others screwdriver. The love bracelet is now seen on tons of celebrities and has become an iconic bracelet
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