The society always had a way of honouring people worth honouring. The scientists had laws named after them, freedom fighters were immortal in the books of history. Some more popular people of the past got books, movies and documentaries after them. It must have only felt fitting to to have iconic fashion houses name a handbag after the most iconic, fashionable women of history. (Of course, their sartorial sense was not the only emulatable aspect of these women.) While the popular Birkin Bag by Hermès, named after Jane Birkin comes to mind, that’s not only one out there. There’s more. Much more. Read on.

The Hermès Birkin Bag may be one of the most sought after luxury piece. There’s great story that comes with it.English actress, Jane Birkin met Hermès chief executive Jean-Louis Dumas, in 1981 in a flight by chance. Before getting off, the actress tried fitting in her her in-flight carry-ons in her handbag and failed miserably. She then ranted about how good luxury brands never seem to have a bag that carry it all. This got Dumas inspired. He created a brand new handbag, and named it after her. Today will often find many Bollywood actors carrying this bag around, especially during their travels.

The Lady Dior Bag was initially introduced as the “Chouchou” which means favourite. The trendy handbag was given as a gift to Princess of Wales. Lady Diana was so smitten by the handbag that she was often photographed carrying it. As a tribute, the bag was renamed as the “Lady Dior” handbag. The bag is now Dior’s flagship bag. We now know why the handbag always felt so regal!

Grace Kelly was a well-known actress of her time, who then went on to marry the Prince of Monaco, thus becoming the Princess Consort of Monaco. She harboured a love for the then, Hermès Sac à dépêches bag. She would often carry it along to hide her pregnancy belly. The bag was later renamed as the Kelly bag.

Former model turned actor Cara Delevingne may not be as popular as the rest of the women on this list, but credit must be given where it’s due. The fashion icon was easily the face of multiple brands at time, while being on the cover of the countless magazines. The Cara Delevingne bag by may no-longer be available, but 3 way bag truly captured Cara’s carefree-meets-chic spirit