I rarely feature Chanel bags simply because for a house with such an influential prowess in the fashion industry, it relies too much on its classic quilted flap bags. On the other hand, I am a big advocate for a tasteful reinterpretation on a classic piece. This heavily sequined flap bag from Chanel F/W2011 collection turns out to be one of those collectible pieces. I expect the price to be around SGD8,000 when it is out and I am going to say a very rare “yes”, if you ask me whether you should get it. Just try to get it from Europe and you might be able to shave off a neat one to two grands off the price tag.
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It might be a precious and very highly artistic piece of art to some but to me, this baby looks like it had been stored in a damp room for weeks and grown mosses all over. What do you think about this bag? Would you be willing to part with your money (should be in five digits) over this bag?
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Blake Lively came to our attention from her days in the Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants but it is her role as Serena in the Gossip Girl that made her a star. Lively has since been the new style icon and a darling to the US Vogue and Anna Wintour. Who is better to be the face representing Chanel’s Mademoiselle bag collection today? I can’t think of any.
“She’s a kind of American dream girl,” Lagerfeld tells WWD of his new coup. “I think she will become a great actress. It [the shoot] was an easy job because everyone fell in love with her.”
Seems Blake’s adjusting to her new role as ambassador rather well, too.
“I will always feel [the bag] is more than just a purse,” she says. “It’s a quilted case full of lipstick, love letters and the dreams and possibilities that I have always felt every time I see that beautiful ‘CC’.”
Sounds like a match made in fashion heaven to me.
Lagerfeld himself shot the campaign, which will be out worldwide in March. Love the bags! Love Blake! Can’t wait to see the pairing.
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This Chanel tote is not new. In fact, the one featured here is a pre-owned piece but an interesting Chanel bag that is not the classic flap is always worth mentioning (or in this case, blogging). This bag is available at fashionphile.com for USD2,495 now. Not sure whether there is still a new piece available in any Chanel store near to you but that is a good price for such a rare Chanel tote.
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The blue is electrifying, don’t you think? Beautiful…
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Simply beautiful, isn’t she? Make everyone green with envy. At the Fashionphile for USD2,350.
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Seems like SJP lost weight by quite a lot but still keeps her weight in the style department. Most people must be waiting to see her and her SATC pals on the sequel of the movie again but honestly, I am a little skeptical by getting disappointed. Hopefully not. Anyway, SJP still looks gorgeous here with a simple black dress, slightly sporty shades and toting an ultra feminine classic Chanel Jumbo Flap in pink. Too bad we do not get to see the shoes she was wearing here.
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