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Fashion Week Handbags: Chanel

Posted: January 2nd, 2010 | Author: | Filed under: Purses | Tags: , , , | 16 Comments »

Chanel 23Like the rest of Chanel’s Spring 2010 collection, the bags that we saw walk their runway (barnway?) were more rustic-chic than classic Parisian. Whether that’s your thing or not, Karl Lagerfeld certainly seems to believe in it.

The problem with Chanel, though, is that for better or for worse, they have a lot of aesthetic history to consider when a new collection is designed, and Lagerfeld usually chooses to acknowledge that history. What that means is that mostly, Chanel doesn’t innovate. They do something different here and there, and a lot of their bags are quite lovely, but rarely do we see them starting new bag trends.

I don’t know if that’s a positive or a negative – it just sort of is. If you like their aesthetic, then I’m sure you’re completely fine with what they do and how they do it. If you don’t, there are plenty of alternatives on which to spend your money. There are a few unexpected things in this accessories, but mostly it’s just the same bags we’ve seen with slightly frayed edges. I can totally understand if that’s what they want to send to retail, but I also can’t help but wish Lagerfeld & Co. would embrace the fantasy of the runway a little bit more in the accessories department.

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Images via Style.com.

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16 Comments on “Fashion Week Handbags: Chanel”

  1. 1 Andleyn said at 2:56 pm on January 2nd, 2010:

    I love Chanel it is my passion and my life. They are by far the most elegant and timeless bags on the market. My favorite would have to be the Black 2.55 handbag, it just screams style and beauty…I happen to be selling a couple here is the link: http://cgi.ebay.com/Large-Black-Chanel-Handbag-2-55_W0QQitemZ270483432792QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_CSA_WH_Handbags?hash=item3efa11a558 I accept offers and will be more than happy to offer you more picture and answer any questions you might have just email me at AndleynBoutique@aol.com

  2. 2 Maggie said at 3:00 pm on January 2nd, 2010:

    chanel=my life. i wish i could spend that kind of money on purses so i could own at least one. it doesn’t matter if their bags are all the same every line, they’re the same because people LOVE chanel. all in all, gorgeous bags

  3. 3 HMB said at 3:38 pm on January 2nd, 2010:

    Loved 2, 15, 19, 21. But it the macrame does look a bit like *GASP* the sac.

  4. 4 abbi said at 3:54 pm on January 2nd, 2010:

    i love these bags :D a much bigger improvement from their winter collection? (correct me if im wrong) the one with the tweed bags and leather straps, they were just…

    these bags however are quite cheerful in a way! LOVE THEM!

  5. 5 charles said at 4:13 pm on January 2nd, 2010:

    Hi,

    It is a great post on handbags.

    Handbags are one of them most popular accessories that have been in style for many years. Handbags are often seen carried by women and they have used it as a fashion statement the whole time. These amazing accessories are a fashionable necessity that are designed to help people carry their belongings. Fashionable handbags are not only reliable, but they are also very appealing.

  6. 6 MAX said at 4:35 pm on January 2nd, 2010:

    Let see the prices and I’m sure it’s overpriced way way too much for non-leather bag and designs are not worth it what happen to fashion world.

  7. 7 Merve said at 5:16 pm on January 2nd, 2010:

    mmm its Chanel goes on a picnic. I respect the fact that Lagerfeld sticks to the Chanel aesthetic, I kind of think that thats what Chanel is all about anyway. Im sure this collection has some fab pieces that once owned will be timeless despite the general fray and sway theme.

  8. 8 The Girl in Grey said at 6:04 pm on January 2nd, 2010:

    Ugh-can I just own all of these already?
    http://thegreygoddess.blogspot.com

  9. 9 Alice said at 6:35 pm on January 2nd, 2010:

    Not that great, i agree with the article though, all the bags looks kinda of the same when they bring out a new line. I think i’ll stick with the vintage collection.
    http://www.vintagedesignerhandbagsonline.com/product/236/

  10. 10 Scorpio said at 6:49 pm on January 2nd, 2010:

    eh, not impressed.

  11. 11 chirpy_gal said at 7:47 pm on January 2nd, 2010:

    Lovely bags :) ….

  12. 12 My New Bag said at 7:49 pm on January 2nd, 2010:

    another pass…..the bags are starting to look like the famous jackets.

  13. 13 Reed said at 7:50 pm on January 2nd, 2010:

    Um, okay, no way am I paying $3000 for a bag my grandma could macreme (sp?) for me for free!

  14. 14 Michael St. James said at 8:46 pm on January 2nd, 2010:

    i kinda like 8, 11, and 16…but none of these bags are really jumping out at me.
    http://www.bagpoor.com

  15. 15 DJ said at 9:14 pm on January 2nd, 2010:

    I don’t like the Chanel bags pictured. I would not be tempted to buy any of them.

  16. 16 Handbag Lover said at 9:55 pm on January 2nd, 2010:

    Some of these bags are kinda nice. 2, 7, 16, 19 are the best ones to me.

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