Shining, Shimmering, Splendid: Are Metallic Handbags Still in Style?
They were once the celebrity it-purse, but are metallic handbags a thing of the past?
In 2006, when pop superstar Janet Jackson was spotted rocking a gold Louis Vuitton Voyager, she inadvertently set a new trend; the metallic purse. It became a bold, hyper-maximalist fashion statement. And soon after, OG influencers Kim Kardashian and Paris Hilton were photographed by the paparazzi sporting their own gold and silver toned purse.
The metallic LV purse frequently sold out thereafter, and every fashionista worth their salt jumped in on the shining, shimmering new trend.
The metallic handbag was indeed a bold choice. It grabbed people's attention, and it was deemed too flashy for everyday wear. It was the sort of bag that was not for the faint-hearted who wants to stay on the background. Carrying a metallic purse was both a flex and a defiance. It was not just about flaunting a bag that screamed luxury, it was also about showing people that fashion rules are meant to be broken.
But in this age of minimalism and sartorial subtlety, has the metallic purse lost its sparkle?
We dare say that metallic bags are more relevant now than they have ever been. Here's why.
Imagine this. You're going out to brunch with your best girls, and you want to keep your outfit simple with just a plain tee and laidback jeans. It's still daytime after all. But you still want to look chic in an effortless kind of way.
Carrying a metallic tote gives just the right amount of luxurious contrast to an otherwise basic, minimalist outfit! It also gives off a rebellious, devil-may-care vibe. Who would think to rock a metallic accessory in the middle of the day? You! Because you're that kind of independent woman who wears what she feels whenever she likes because she does not aim to please anyone but herself.
At the same time, a metallic purse is the safest bet for the individual who likes to start experimenting with their personal style but don't want to go overboard with it. A metallic handbag just adds the right amount of flair and pizzazz without having to commit to a loud colored jacket or bold-printed trousers.
Plus, there are more muted shades of metallics these days that lean more towards a matte finish rather than glossy. And they just scream understated class. These metallic shades are perfect for the office and exudes that kick-ass girlboss vibe who's out to crush it at work every single day.
So the only question left is... are you bold enough to go metallic?