They are legends! Monica Bellucci and other stars named after fashion bags

The friendship of designers Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana with the Italian actress Monica Bellucci was not in vain: in 2013, the designers’ admiration for their muse was reflected in the brand’s new it-bag, which of course was called Monica.

Sixties siren, actress, singer and model Jane Birkin inspired not only directors and musicians, but also famous designers throughout her career. So according to the Englishwoman turned French style icon, the look of the Hermes Birkin bag was helped by a lucky break. “I was sitting in front of a man on the plane rummaging through my bag when suddenly everything fell to the floor. He joked that my purse should have more compartments. I suggested he make a bag smaller than his suitcase, but roomy enough to hold a lot of stuff. He introduced himself as Monsieur Dumas from Hermes and offered to take my bag and add pockets to it. When I came back from Paris, I saw my updated bag and the same monsieur asked if he could name it after me,” recalls Jane. Hermes Birkin bag sales began in 1984. Many women of fashion are forced to wait two to five years for their turn.

The famous singer Lana Del Rey is the official muse of Mulberry creative director Emma Hill – the designer even named one of the brand’s bags after her. According to Emma, ​​what attracts her the most is Ms. Del Rey’s ability to combine the style of the golden age of Hollywood with a great sense of humor and image of a simple American girl. The singer herself admitted that it was a great honor for her to receive a personalized bag from such a famous and prestigious brand.

Another Hermes legend, the Kelly bag was named after the famous actress and Princess of Monaco, Grace Kelly. The bag appeared as early as 1837, but it didn’t get its iconic name until 1956, when Grace married the Prince of Monaco. Soon, the couple was expecting an addition, but the new princess did not want her position to become public, so she always appeared with an Hermes bag that hid her rounded tummy. A picture of Grace with the famous accessory in her hands appeared on the pages of Life magazine. The owner of the fashion house, Robert Dumas, overwhelmed by the hype surrounding Kelly’s photos, decided to name the bag after the actress.

In 2010, the same British brand Mulberry named a bag in honor of the famous it-girl and TV presenter Alexa Chung and made the right decision! The style icon has made a disciplined appearance at almost all fashion and social events with this bag, which has brought the brand huge attention from its fans and fashionistas around the world.

One of the bags of the famous brand Salvatore Ferragamo is named after Sophia Loren. The famous fashion designer at different times “invented” shoes for many Hollywood legends: Audrey Hepburn, Marilyn Monroe, Greta Garbo and even Princess Diana. But it was Sophia Loren, who was a loyal fan of the brand, who inspired the creation of a personalized Salvatore bag. The classic Sofia leather bag has won the love of many fashion designers, including Katie Holmes and Jennifer Aniston.

Aldo Gucci named the bag after the American first lady Jacqueline Kennedy-Onassis. Jacqueline was one of the most popular women who defined the style of her time. Absolutely everyone tried to imitate her, filling their wardrobes with suits and jackets with collars, coats with ¾ sleeves, gloves and hats like Jackie. JFK’s wife often carried a small Gucci H-buckle bag. Thanks to Jacqueline, this model became very popular and the brand named it Jackie O. The classic sand-colored bag with the brand’s branding is made of textile and leather. The Jackie O by Gucci is now available in both a classic version and full leather in a variety of colors.