The History of Chanel
Coco Chanel made the little black dress chic, epitomised the tweed suit and has ensured that through designer Karl Largefeld her interlinked double 'C' monogram remain a mark of high quality fashion even into the 21st Century The very word chanel instantly conjures up images of timeless glamour and enviable elegance so its not surprising that after ninety years it still reigns as the world's most famous fashion label. Its founder: the petite yet diminutive Parisian Gabrielle Bonheur Chanel started out designing hats for the fashionable ladies of Paris,Deauville and Biarritz in 1909.A decade later 'CoCo' , as she was affectionately known, had branched out into couture and was revolutionising the female wardrobe creating clothes from jersey - up until then a material that was unheard of in women's fashion - and coaxing her customers out of stuffy dresses and into relaxed trousers. It was Coco who transformed the nautical look from plain old sailor wear to stylish leisure attire and it was she who brought us the now ubiquitous little black dress as well as androgynous and sporting chic.fashion show gucci dior chloe hermes
Chanel's global image is one of class, sophistication and timeless elegance.
White Chanel Bags for S/S 2008
Exclusive for - new season Chanel bags in White! Chanel adds new seasonal colors to their permanent collection, the Rodeo Drive is made from supple calfskin.
Holy Flaps!
Holy Flaps, Batman! L.A.-based forum member Regina07 means serious business. She manages to take her obsession for Chanel bags to a whole new level. In just one year’s worth of time, she’s acquired just about every Chanel Flap imaginable, sixty-nine to be precise. And the madness doesn’t stop here!Obsessive-compulsive or helplessly devoted? You be the judge. Definitely the most exciting Chanel handbag collection I have ever laid my eyes on.
Chanel 2.55 Reissue Wallets on Chain
More eye candy for fans of Chanel handbags! The dark silver and light silver Chanel 2.55 Reissue wallets on a chain are quite fabulous. less than the permanent collection lambskin style and are the perfect day-to-evening accessory. Featuring a mock-Mademoiselle snap closure, they can be worn as a pouchette, cross-body, or just tuck the strap in to use them as a clutch.
Chanel Classic Flap Bag vs. Reissue 2.55
The lock on the Reissue is the original lock, it is called the Mademoiselle Lock as Ms Coco Chanel never married, the ‘CC’ lock was introduced to the Classic Flap Bags only in the 1980s by designer Karl Lagerfeld. The 2.55 in its name refers to the first release of the 2.55 bag in February of 1955. Coco Chanel grew up in an orphanage/convent, therefore, the double chain shoulder strap comes from when the children’s’ caretakers in the orphanage would dangle keys from their waists with the same type of chains as on the Reissue. Also, the zippered compartment on the inside of the front flap of the Reissue is where Coco sequestered her love letters, as she was having an affair at that time. The brownish red color of the inside represents the color of Coco and the rest of the children’s uniforms (the nuns’ were black with white trim: thus, the packaging on Chanel Parfum/Eau de Parfum/Eau de Toilette). The back outside flap of the Reissue actually marks where Coco would stash extra money!
Ivanka Trump Style: Chanel Luxury Ligne Bowler
Ivanka and her friend were dressed to impress while shopping in NYC. Granted, Ivanka could use a tad extra fabric in the bust area, but her outfit overall was stylishly chic and meticulously put together. Paired with her cream colored wrap around dress, Ivanka toted a red Chanel Luxury Ligne Bowler. Chanel accessories are fashion staples in their own right, designed to be simple and timeless. The Chanel Luxury Ligne Bowler adds sass to an outfit without looking seasonal-trendy, which of course is what any Chanel-clad lady is attempting to steer away from.
Emma Watson Style: Chanel Handbag
The young actress Emma Watson, who plays Hermione Granger in Harry Potter, trotted out in LA when arriving for the Harry Potter primer. The 17-year-old actress is a millionaire by her own right at a young age, yet seems to stray from that of some of her US counterparts. Emma seems to always be dressed age appropriate, as in she dresses nice but not too old and not too revealing. Her fresh face and look has developed her a fan base, who were awaiting her arrival in LA. Found on her arm is a bag by a timeless designer with a younger appeal, a funky Chanel handbag. The bag was the perfect addition to her simple outfit. Who else is super excited to see Harry Potter?
