Why are some purses called camera bags?

Some purses are called camera bags due to their shape, which is similar to the bags used by professional photographers to carry their equipment. Sometimes, luxury camera bags are also designed to fashionably hold camera equipment. Camera bags are usually small in size and have a boxy shape. Examples of camera bags include the Chanel Quilted Lambskin Timeless Camera Case, the Louis Vuitton New Wave Camera Bag, the Prada Quilted Camera Bag and the Gucci Soho Disco Bag. Find an assortment of camera bags from some of the world's top boutiques on 1stDibs.