Photo Credit: Beth Springer
What makes a good bag? We have seen our share of bags and not all of them are what we would call a ‘good bag’. Keeping in mind that ‘good’ is in the eye of the beholder. That being said, here are a few characteristics that we find that are consistent in ‘good bags’. Construction that is built to last and not just from the store to your home but for years and years – they must wear well. Classic construction, say what you want to say but things used to last, and minimal details don’t go out of style so quickly and can stand the test of time. Trendy bags usually end with the trend and get tossed. California emerging designer Beth Springer uses minimalist design with quality construction for her line of handbags. Strong, durable bags that do no harm, her ethos, Beth uses reclaimed leather, organic hemp and cotton linings, and topped off with recycled paper for the tags that are attached with organic hemp cord. No waste is her handbag policy. We don’t care how well the bag is constructed, it if doesn’t have visual appeal all bets are off. First and foremost a ‘good bag’ must catch your eye so that you want to explore the other features, such as construction, design, functionality and practicality. Beth Springer bags are subtle eye poppers and you can immediately see the quality of construction and her distinctive design details the fact that they are eco-friendly is a bonus.
