Soviet women kept up with world fashion, although many foreign things were not available to them. But what to do without a pretty handbag? And preferably, one that could fit a lot of necessary things. Below are some of the accessories that women of the Soviet era had.
1. Reticules This photo was taken in 1939 in the Stavropol Krai. These handbags with a lock like a wallet were carried on the wrist.
Reticules were very roomy. Soviet reticules were worn not only when going out, but also on weekdays with elegant dresses. At the Labor Day demonstration, 1957.
These bags came in a variety of sizes, but the colors were usually black or brown. 2. Satchels Such satchels were common in schools, 1958.
Soviet bags for school and work kept their shape well, so that notebooks or documents did not get wrinkled during the day. Of course, such satchels also required a business dressing style. 3.
Hard-sided bags This photo was taken in 1950 in the Moscow Region. Another variation of bags for work - with one or two handles and had to be rigid. They could be fastened either with a zipper at the top or with a metal clasp.
Such bags became fashionable back in the 1950s. Fashion demonstration by designer Valentin Yudashkin, 1987. 4.
Clutches These envelope bags looked great in combination with bright summer outfits. But, at the same time, there could also be voluminous things there. 5.
Valise The “big sister” of the reticule is a massive bag in the shape of a travel bag. It could fit everythin.
