Chanel Designer Bags

Her name was Gabrielle, her nickname was Mademoiselle, but she will always be known as Coco. By transforming practicality into an aesthetic, she set women free and invented a unique style that is both utterly personal and universally recognized. Only the finest leather and the most noble materials meet Chanel's standards of quality. More than 100 operations, many of them manual, are necessary to bring about in the end a perfect leather product. A commitment to quality, an unparalleled attention to detail, a determination to avoid all false pretenses: every bag features real, useful pockets on the both the inside and outside.

As early as 1930, Mademoiselle Chanel was inspired to create a shoulder bag, thus freeing women's hands and radically changing their allure. She drew inspirations for the early models from soldiers' rucksacks and produced them in jersey lined with pertersham. An immediate success, this bag reached the height of its popularity in February of 1955, with the so-called 2.55 model.

With its quilted effect inspired by stable boys' jackets, eyelets through which the chain strap can be passed, golden turn lock closure, double CC top stitched into the lining, and perfect proportions, the Chanel bag was already destined to become a legend. Since then, it has been revamped thousands of times, daring to take on all possible forms, in all possible materials and colors.

Each Chanel leather product is unique and comes with an identity card that guarantees its authenticity. The card number is written on the inside of this product. A Chanel leather product is made to last, provided that you look after it. Humor its elegant line, never overloading it. Tread its delicate surface with the same care: do not expose the leather to sun or moisture or let it come into contact with make-up or perfume. Light-colored patent leather should not be placed adjacent to dark-colored materials (color migration phenomenon) for long periods of time. Small leather items are especially at risk for such migration. If the product is wet, dab it dry with a natural-colored, absorbent, non-fluffy cloth. When you're not using it, store it in its protective bag, preferably upright. Ideally, line it with tissue paper and place the chain straps inside so that they don't mark the leather. Its metallic parts can be polished with a shammy cloth; they can be regilded if necessary.
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FREE SHIPPING at shopbop.com. This authentic vintage Chanel quilted, lizard-embossed leather handbag features gold hardware. Interwoven leather banding at chain strap. Logo pull at zip main compartment closure. Lined interior features zip pocket. * 7"H x 5"L x 1"D. * 17" strap drop. * Made in Italy. * This is an authentic vintage piece. Gentle wear is to be expected. - Lizard

WGACA Vintage Vintage Chanel Lizard Oval Bag

FREE SHIPPING at shopbop.com. This authentic vintage Chanel leather handbag features contrast, quilted suede panels at the front and back. Large patch pocket and detachable logo charm at front. Gold hardware. Interwoven leather banding at double chain straps. Magnetic-snap main compartment closures. Leather-lined interior features 2 zip pockets and D-ring straps. * 14"H x 14"L x 3.5"D. * 12" strap drop. * Made in Italy. * NOTE: This is an authentic vintage piece. Gentle wear is to be expected. - Brown

WGACA Vintage Vintage Chanel Suede & Leather Bag