Who’s Carrying Chanel These Days
Posted: August 3rd, 2005 | Author: Administrator | Filed under: People, Purses | 6 Comments »
Mischa Barton, Chloe Sevigny and Penelope Cruz are standing by their trusty Chanel “quilted classic flap bag”. Mischa’s is a limited edition baby blue that came out a few seasons ago. Often called the 2.55 purse, sales associates simply refer to this purse as the “classic flap bag”. This purse is the foundation of any handbag collection. It is complete with double chain shoulder strap invented by Coco Chanel to free up use of a woman’s hands and quilted design inspired by jockey’s coats. Also featuring exterior love letter pocket, double flap closure and interior pockets to keep lipstick and compacts secure, it offers everything a lady needs. In the 1980’s Karl Lagerfeld put the CC monogram turn clasp into the design. There are few purses that have lasted the test of time such as this one. This classic can be worn for evenings or even daytime paired up with jeans as Miss Cruz has.
Nicole Richie’s purse is a triple chain strap pochette in gold from a previous season. Kate Moss is wearing a quilted Chanel tote bag that is part of the year round collection. The tote measures 25 x 19 x 10 centimeters. It is now available in beige, pink and black. It has large CC’s on the side of the bag. Ashely Olsen carries her Chanel “cerf tote” to yoga classes. The bag is also known as “Grand Shopping” and “Petite Shopping”, depending on size. The ceft tote has been reissued most years as a part of their regular line. Cerf means deer in French, hence the tote being made of deer skin. CC clasp hardware comes in gold for Spring/Summer or rhodium for Fall/Winter. Over the different seasons the tote has been available in black, white, brown and tan.
i just want to say that this site is wonderful and very informative. keep up the good work because fellow chanel fans do appreciate this! : ) the quotes are a great addition and the more pictures, the better!
I just purchase the Chanel “cerf tote” in the Petite shopping size — that one has the mademoiselle lock. Does that bag ever go on sale, and if so, when? (I would be unhappy if it went on sale so soon after I purchased it)
Thanks.
I LOVE your website.
@Wendy,
I know sometimes Chanel handbags are available at marked down prices at Neiman Marcus Last Call and Saks Off Fifth. The Chanel Outlet at Woodbury Commons in NY would also have lower-than-retail purses. From what I’ve heard though, it’s very hit and miss meaning you might get lucky but you probably won’t. I’m not sure whether the cerf tote is popular but if it is then you’d be even less likely to find it at any of those places. Even if you did, you’d probably end up only getting around 15% or so off the retail price so it wouldn’t be that big of a savings.
If you really love your bag, that’s all that’s important. Don’t spend your time obsessing over whether you could have saved a few bucks because then you won’t be able to enjoy your bag and life is just too short for that. ^_~
Chanel’s Who’s Who
Our good friend Rhiannon from Chanel Amour has compiled a very nice write-up on who’s sporting Chanel goodies these days. Beautiful people, beautiful bags.
Mischa Barton, Chloe Sevigny and Penelope Cruz are standing by their trusty Chanel “quil…
Dear Rhiannon,
I really love Kate Moss’ bag you described in your post of 3 Aug 05 titled who carrying Chanel these days. Do you happen to know what the name of it is please and what leather it comes in.
Many mnay many thanks.
Hi!
I really like Your site and have found it not only very interesting but useful as well. I am carrying out a school project on Chanel’s classical quilted flap bag (2.55) and I was wondering whether You could provide me with any useful information on the manufacture of this handbag and perhaps its background history if possible? I’d really appreciate any of Your help.
Thank You in advance,
TJ.