Monogram Purses

The archetypical monogram purse many think of is a Coach handbag, with its tan on brown C-pattern. Another brand that has a monogram style, although less popular than the Coach bag, is the Gucci handbag. Within the past month, both Lindsay Lohan and Sarah Michelle Gellar have been spotted with this type of handbag. One of the unique aspects about this type of handbag, as opposed to the ubiquitous Coach style, is that although the monogram pattern stays the same, the bag color changes. Gellar has hers in grey, while Lohan pairs a pink Gucci bag with ripped jeans and a jacket that seems a cross between a light-colored pea coat and a hoodie, and two other handbags that aren’t entirely visible in the picture on Purse Blog. Does Lohan have a purse obsession or carry around an obscene amount of stuff? By the judgment of her low-maintenance look in the photograph, the former is probably the case.

Anyway, in terms of style, these bags are the type of high-end fashion handbags that can still look casual at the same time. With more colors available, you can find the ideal handbag color with this monogram pattern to match your wardrobe best.

What is the appeal behind a monogram handbag? Celebrities aside, it’s showing off a brand to the average consumer. This, perhaps, why Coach has been popular for years. Instead of squinting or seeing up close a metal label with a brand written on it, those across the street or 20 feet away from you in a mall can see what brand you’re wearing, be it Coach or Gucci. While some designer names have a noticeable style (looking at you, Ed Hardy by Christian Audigier), others are more subtle and have a wider range of options. In this case, as with many pseudo-designer clothing of the late-‘90s, the large name or monogram simply states, “I can afford designer duds.” When considering knock offs and designer-inspired bags, these monogram bags often have a distorted monogram so that at a distance the monogram looks much like the original.