Spring Fashion - Purses Part 5

The fifth installation of my comparison of Spring 2012 purse fashions with the vintage pieces and eras I believe inspired them. Today's purses:

Spring 2012 Purse - The Compact Metal Purse - Gucci


 

Key Attributes:
1) Metal compact style purse

2) Inserts into a carrying case that has the strap

3) Gold in color
4) Lots of metal and very structured


The Vintage Inspiration - 1930s-1940s Compact Purses






Key Attributes:
1) Metal compact style purse

2) Inserts into a carrying case that has the strap

3) Gold in color
4) Lots of metal and very structured
5) Hugely popular in the 30s and into the 40s
6) Allowed women to carry their lipsticks, blushes and other beauty items in a small case