What is it about
the classic doctor’s bag that people
seem to love so much? Is it the
utilitarian design? Is it the inherent
functionality? Or is it something to
do with nostalgic sentiment and a need
to connect with the past?
Fashion designers and fashionistas
everywhere seem to be quite taken with
these bags. Many of the leading
Italian fashion houses such as Dolce &
Gabbana, Gucci, and Fendi are now
producing bags inspired by the classic
doctor’s bag. People just seem to love
them!
If these bags strike your fancy,
but spending hundreds of dollars on a
handbag is not in your budget, there
are a number of options available to
you. Why not consider looking around
your local antique market? Many a
prized possession has been discovered
in out-of-the-way antique markets.
As well, you might consider
visiting the vintage clothing shops in
your area. Be sure to speak with the
shop keepers or their employees in
these stores. Chances are, if they
don’t have it, they can get it!
A quick internet search for these
products will also yield plenty of
results. There are a number of
websites out there dedicated to
handbags and other such products. If
what you are truly looking for is a
tried-and-true old school doctor’s
bag, why not explore your options on
E-Bay? There is no doubt you will find
what you are looking for at the
world’s biggest garage sale! Who
knows? You might even pay
next-to-nothing for it.
Apart from the classic leather
doctor’s bag, these bags come in a
variety of colors and materials. Bags
made from vinyl, canvas, nylon,
plastic are all over the marketplace.
Then there are others that are made
from exotic materials, such as
alligator or ostrich leather. The
choice of materials available for
handbags is limited only by your
imagination.
In my humble opinion there is no
substitute for the classic leather
doctor’s bag! There is just something
wonderfully alluring about these bags.
Is it the smell of the leather? Is it
the weight of the bag? I just don’t
know. I’ll have to give it some
thought, and get back to you.