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Stratford, Conn., USA/ January 5, 1999. Women have been "bags ladies" for centuries: toting, carrying, strolling and strutting, all with bags in hand. Bags invented or conceived for every reason, bags designed for every season. Bags in every size, color and shape. Bags for status and to gape. Ladies just love their bags.
The Caron Collection's, "Dyed and Gone to Heaven" award winning online magazine pays tribute to the "bag", "purse", "pouch", "clutch", "tote" or "pocketbook" as it might be known in a visual and historical perspective. This quintessential fashion accessory has made women into "bag ladies" whether it's use was utilitarian in nature or as a status symbol, it's an item few women today go far without. Our feature story traces the origins of the "bag" from the days when men controlled the purse strings and wore the "pouches" to the evolution of the elaborate "chatelaines" from which women suspended everything but the kitchen sink! We present the simple purses with purely functional uses as well as the glamorous evening bags of the well to do: beaded, petit point and gilded along with the modern needlework "bags" of today.
Featured, as well, is a designer with a real flair for creating distinctive "bags", from the voluminous carpet bags she is famous for to her colorful clutches to dress up with. Included is her FREE designer pattern for a purse that will really get you "buttoned up". Our Online Class presents a "Recipe for a Garden Maze Bag", for those who want to make their own fashion statement with real flair. And there's even a project for a very "cool" Key West Sunset Bag for kids to make.
Or browse through the World's largest needlework and handcraft related site to view dazzling palettes of Caron Collection threads for needlework and renowned designer booklets. And visit our archives for all past features and free designs, online classes and projects you may have missed.
For information contact:
- Monika Vainius
- 287 Lakeside Drive
- Fairfield, CT 06430
- Phone: 203 259-3615
- Fax: 203 259-4462
- Email : [email protected]