My far-from-scientific gut feeling is that 99 percent of all girls polled will say they would love to own a classic quilted Chanel bag. It's the sort of simple chic that lands on the wish lists of prim preppy and downtown types alike, and it's never going out of style (or, sadly, on sale, with most classic styles retailing a little over $3,000). To celebrate what would've been Coco Chanel's birthday today, we're focusing on the quilted 2.55 bag and the stories and history behind its creation. —The name 2.55 is the bag's own birthday: It was created in February 1955. —It wasn't the first Chanel-designed bag. That honor belongs to a piece created in 1929, but the 2.55 was modified for practical reasons. "I got fed up with holding my purses in my hands and losing them, so I added a strap and carried them over my shoulder," Chanel was reported as saying in Coco Chanel by Justine Picardie. —Those chain straps might've been influenced by a few different things: the bridles and harnesses of horses or the type of belts worn by the nuns who presided over Coco's early education. —The quilted leather, now so synonymous with the
How do the 2.55 and Classic Flap differ, what makes a bag a “Reissue” and where did Coco Chanel get her inspiration? Read this to find out!
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Chanel’s 2.55 turned 60. How is it celebrating? By turning up everywhere for autumn/winter 2015
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Looking for a Chanel 2.55 bag? Then you want to consider everything you need to know about this icon before your purchase - especially when buying vintage.
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If you’re in the market for a luxury handbag, a Chanel flap is likely on your radar. A timeless classic that is the epitome of luxury, the flap bag is an iconic piece that you can enjoy for years to come. But there’s even more to Chanel than meets the eye. Here are 10 things. Premium luxury item buyers in London. Procuring a range of designer accessories including handbags and watches, gold and jewellery.
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Immerse yourself in the timeless charm of the Chanel Classic Flap Bag. Full review, history, and more facts about this iconic bag.
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