Ua legend. There trunk bag it is one of the longest-lived. The merit, it is known, is above all of Louis Vuitton and the mythical model Speedy: the Maison that literally made her “travel” in the Olympus of day bags, from 1930 to today. The example has been followed by the other Maison, and if in recent seasons it has remained muted, surpassed by mini bags and shoulder bags, in 2022 its return is one of the strongest trends in terms of It Bag.
A timeless bag
It will be that too long without taking a plane. It will be the legacy of the Maison masterfully collected by the late Virgil Abloh. But the trunk, born in the Vuitton house (already with Keepallin truth, the bag introduced in 1924) to satisfy the needs of the richest clientele always on the move, is now a popular accessory. The measures of the traditional suitcase have been reduced over the years thanks to the interchange of divas such as Audrey Hepburnone of the first fans of the top box, responsible for the birth of the 25 cm bag, but also of Jackie ‘O. To carry by hand, all day, every day – not just for traveling.
Jackie Onassis in 1980 with the Louis Vuitton Speedy trunk (Photo: Getty Images).
Satchel, the models for Spring Summer 2022
Strengths: a perfect silhouette that always remains true to itself. The medium size, the capacity, the double handle, the geometric and minimal but elegant shape, thanks to the side curves. Details that remain despite the passing of times and fashions. The glamorous reinterpretations made by stylists and brands for Spring Summer 2022 (but also for Fall Winter 2022/2023: the trunk has reappeared on the catwalk even at the latest fashion shows) are very many.
The Gucci Ophidia GG satchel bag, a revisited classic.
If the classic or multicolor monogram and the old-time versions resulting from lucky co-labs with artists such as Stephen Sprouse and Jeff Koons still depopulate in the videos on TikTok and YouTube, the Vuitton trunk is precisely the first to mark the change of course in 2022 , with new styles and colors.
There are those, just like the Maison back in 2011 (the year of introduction of Speedy Bandoulière), it simply adds one practical shoulder strap, to carry it not only by hand; but also those who re-read the handles and the shape (the golden chains of Miu Miuthe oval model of Tod’s). The classic bowling bag is reintroduced by Christian Dior with her Vibethe top model of 2022, already very popular among influencers.
La Vibe by Christian Dior, the bowling bag for SS22.
Classic or mini, a treasure chest of style
Which chests to invest in? There are two ways: the classic measure of By The Way Of Fendi andAntigona Of Givenchy, box-shaped cornerstones that never go out of fashion. For those who have a stock of bags already provided, theAmazona by Loewe and the Handle intertwined of Bottega Veneta they are the plus of glamor. The other way, i mini casesmore and more capacious than other micro bags: from Celine to Etrofrom Prada to Michael Michael Kors (but also low cost players, such as H&M), which for Spring 2022 make them simply irresistible, suitable for giving a vintage-pop touch even to the evening outfit.
How to wear and combine the top case?
Today like yesterday, the handbag par excellence is carried tightly in the hand, so as to be clearly visible, to the detriment of its measurements or whether or not it is equipped with a shoulder strap, to be pulled out just as needed. Ideal like office bag but also for free time, to be mixed with oversized jackets, leather pants and sneakers.
Kendall Jenner with the vintage Louis Vuitton trunk.
A treasure chest of style to treasure.
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