16 October 2010

Me & my backpack

Backpacker is a person that is usually adventurous, spontaneous, brave and with the free spirit. Can it be that in every one of us lies a petite backpacker? Possibly the young Muccia Prada had a vagabond spirit back in the early 80s when she came to idea to create a backpack from a nylon fabric that her grandfather’s company was using to cover large suitcases for overseas traveling. By the mid 90s everyone was wearing backpack, and those with few hundred spare dollars in their pocket had a triangle Prada sign on it. Not only the Prada girls were popular, but also the voyagers with Chanel backpacks. Chanel heroines were not just on the streets or in offices but also in the books.
These days, backpacks are becoming popular again. Finally, different kinds of stores are offering rucksacks that don’t look any more like hitchhiking equipment. Military style is moral just when it comes to fashion so I find those influenced with it very delightful. Same feelings I have towards tapestry or ethnic backpacks. But my heart beats faster for vintage iconic backpacks. So Chanel Suede backpack in brown would immediately make a bohemian princess out of me, and one in black suede a ballet dancer, even if I am not on personal with jeté.

Surely it's silly to think that with one of these vintage backpacks you would be able to travel the world in 80’s days but they give this idea of adventurous nature.Me & my backpack means me more spontaneous and nonchalant. Also means more often excursions to library because it’s very practical and can hold more books than regular purse. It also doubles the chances that I won’t skip my yoga classes, or I’ll take a walk around the pretty lake that is just 5 minutes from my house. If nothing, doubles my chances for more often casual but chic weekends.

CHANEL BAGS FEATURED HERE: BLACK SUEDE QUILTED BACKPACK ETSY, BACKPACK WITH THE CHAIN HANDLES EBAY, BROWN SUEDE BACKPACK AT DECADES LONDON IN DOVER STREET MARKET

MODELS WEARING BACKPACKS, PHOTOS VIA JAK&JIL , LES MADS, STREETFSN

29 comments:

Margaux said...

I think cute little caramel colored leather backpacks are really chic.

K A T H L E E N said...

these bags are so cute

Diana said...

i am loving backpacks this season too - these are so chic. i loved your short history on them too ;) great blog!

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ANDWHATELSEISTHERE said...

better trust the models. they can't go wrong.

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glee said...

I love the black backpack, girl. Really, so fabulous! :)

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cupcake said...

hmm, I don't think I'll get one. I was too happy when my mum finally let me say goodbye to my backpack when I left elementary school :) Now it's all about bags for me, although I like backpacks on other people!

Juseneide said...

I have one but not from Chanel!!

Marina Mott said...

I loved the Chanel's!!! They are so beautiful...xx

Jelena Karakas said...

oooh meni se ne svidjaju. ali vec vidim da ce me do sledece godine ubediti da su ranchevi kul :D

Anonymous said...

cerrainly useful,but sometiems when packed, hard to carry. often cause back pains. even packed bags do

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Arantxa Chavarria said...

i love them!! i think they can dress down an outfit in a cute way...





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Benedetta M. said...

I love Chanel vintage pieces! Great choice!

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Ellinor Forje said...

Coco Chanel, classic. Nice set of bags. Cute blog too. Come to mine when you have time.

Cheers.

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Haute World said...

Oh, the Chanel ones are so adorable! I remember when the Prada ones were a huge trend in the early 90s when I was still in school. Obviously I just had a normal one. These days I sometimes use one for traveling, but generally I get paranoid I'll get pickpocketed, since I can't see the back.

Gypsy Gardens said...

I ja bih jednu crnu, jako jako...
xxx

Zarna said...

those chanel bags are AMAZING

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Jamie-Lee Burns said...

I do love the chanel ones, although it's funny, backpacks remind me of being in school and rebelling and using tote bags instead! haha.

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Mila said...

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Unknown said...

agree!

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victoria said...

am totally getting into backpacks again. practical and now stylish? ok then!

StyleToneZagreb said...

I'm falling in love with backpacks again. Those last three are very chic. x Ivana

She Wears, She Shares said...

I also dream of a Chanel anything really, but this these vintage backpacks are drooling status!

JuliaFuentes said...

i love backpacks =)

We love the sweet life said...

I love the backpack trend
and those chanel ones are to die for!!!

Just a little girl. said...

I want to like this backpacks.They're so comfortable.Thanks for your sweet comment.Our music taste is nearly same :)

Paige Rhianne said...

I love backpacks there really cute, not sure i would buy one to wear but the models definatly look good with them. Thanks for visiting my blog.

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SOJOURNED IN STYLE said...

those backpacks are to die forr!! love the vintage feel of them

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Anonymous said...

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