Chanel Handbags

Chanel was founded in the year 1910 by Gabrielle Bonheur “coco“ Chanel. She came up with unique collections which became her signature wears in 1925-26. Coco Chanel believed in going back to basics and introduced class, elegance and originality. Chanel handbags have a quilting technique that is used to sew at the back to keep the material strong. Chanel’s introduced her first designer handbag in the year 1955, it was a quilted bag that had a long strap to be hung on the shoulders; this bag is known to have shook the fashion world. Chanel handbags were so much in vogue that she had to decline many offers from the costumers due to lack of time. When Chanel handbags and other accessories were courted by elite socialites like Diane Boulting, it became a trend amongst the upper class Europeans. In 1957 she was awarded “The Fashion Oscar” for her exclusive spring collections. It is now headed by designer Karl Lagerfeld.

Owning a Chanel handbag is definitely a status symbol, it symbolizes elegance and beauty. Coco Chanel believed in fashion that made one feel comfortable and confident, she once quoted “Luxury must be comfortable, otherwise it is not luxury”. The Chanel materials are made of high quality sheep skins, first class leathers, shiny handles that don’t lose its lusture easily, the sewing techniques are the best available ones.

The Chanel handbags that are currently in vogue are Chanel Classic Flap in Alligator, Chanel Maxi handbags, Chanel Union Jack Quilted handbag, Chanel Grand Shopping Tote in white, chanel Timeless CC Sachel, Chanel Rodeo Drive hobo in white.

Chanel handbags have gained very good market value internationally, recently English model Agyness Deyn was spotted using a Chanel handbag, Chanel accessories and dress at a Chanel boutique. She was carrying a Chanel Union Jack quilted handbag.