Although he shares with his predecessor a love of looks both lean and luxe, boyish and feminine, Lagerfeld has from the start taken Coco’s sacred codes and subverted them—mocked them, even, as he borrows from pop culture and injects a soupçon of biting wit. First introduced in 1923, the genifique tweed suit was designed for… Continue reading Chanel Bags, Purses, & Accessories
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Chanel Bags, Purses, & Accessories
Countless iterations and imitations have followed, but the understated elegance of Chanel’s original number remains unmatched. The bag’s design was informed by Chanel’s convent days and her love of the sporting world. The chain used for the strap echoed the chatelaines worn by the caretakers of the orphanage where Chanel grew up, whilst the burgundy… Continue reading Chanel Bags, Purses, & Accessories