Handbags have transcended their functional purpose to become an integral part of the fashion identity. They reflect their owner's individuality ( Hello, Shalini Passi! ) and aspirations as well as the cultural, social, and economic context of their time. In an interview, Mohit Jain, founder and CEO of Miraggio, Seema Gandhi, founder of Kacko Lifestyle and Rohit Agarwal, founder and business head of Urban Space, told HT Lifestyle that new-age bags are an extension of one's personality and values.
Also read | Karan Johar flaunts quirky ₹ 18 lakh Hermès Shark bag Handbags then vs handbags now Mohit Jain said, “Handbags were once mere tools, silent companions to a life dictated by convention. But as women shattered glass ceilings and rewrote narratives, their accessories transformed from utilities to declarations. Today, a handbag is a potent emblem of empowerment, a tangible expression of a woman's journey, ambition, and unwavering style.
” Rohit Agarwal said that handbags have evolved over time from functional to style statements and are now moving towards an extension of one’s personality. He said, “You can easily tell an individual's personality by looking at his/her bag — minimalist, wanderer, or indulgence.” Case in point, filmmaker Karan Johar , who loves his designer bags: A post shared by Karan Johar (@karanjohar) From utility to style statement Seema Gandhi added that 'socioeconomic factors have played a crucial role in the evolution of handbags'.
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