January 29th, 2021
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I Kept The Best
I may have given away a number of Chanel bags to my daughters and friends over the years, but I kept the ones I love the most. The belt bag is circa 1992 (no joke) and it looks modern worn crossbody. The iconic classic handbag, created by Karl Lagerfeld upon his arrival at Chanel in 1983, is coveted more than ever right now.
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SAINT LAURENT
Suzanne mini leather cross-body bag
SAINT LAURENT
Jota chain-embellished leather sandals
MATTEAU
Broderie-cotton maxi skirt
PRADA
Single-breasted hooded raincoat
BOTTEGA VENETA
Leather sandals
SAINT LAURENT
Flower brooch
SAINT LAURENT
Le Maillon leather shoulder bag
GUCCI
Aviator-style gold-tone and acetate sunglasses
TOTÊME
High-neck striped wool-blend sweater
THE ROW
Park linen-blend canvas tote bag
NILI LOTAN
Fran belted suede jacket
VALENTINO
Wool-blend playsuit
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Love my Chanel bags. Which is the most coveted of the “vintage” circa 1983 bags?
Beautiful,bags! I only wish I had been in the position in my life to have Chanel bags to give away. I have yet to get my first one. Perhaps when I get to Paris again I can purchase one-I -prefer the airport boutique where the VAT is already refunded with purchase. And there are no lines.
What beauties. These make my heart flutter. Can you please adopt me as a friend? :)I have been considering a secondhand lambskin classic flap and love to see yours in such excellent condition. Do you find the lambskin to be high maintenance? I’ve heard such good things about the caviar, but it comes at a much higher price point on the secondhand market.
I prefer lambskin and it’s looks great when worn a bit.
Before I left work I bought myself a Chanel Caviar, they call it ~ a Wallet on A Chain, but it is not a wallet at all it is the perfect crossbody Chanel purse. Looks like the 5.5, just few inches smaller.
I think wallet aspect came from the fact that there are card holders inside to replace your wallet. But it holds it all phone, glasses,lipstick. It even has the handy back pocket.
Looks like new 5 years later and the best purchase ever!
A year ago for my birthday I was asking for the “small” or even WOC. Then life, COVID, etc happened and I stopped looking to the future. Time to wish list again I think Preston. Thanks for the tip between lambskin and caviar, I had the same question.
My preference is the black lambskin. I think it’s the most beautiful, the perfect bag in this category, and it’s only Chanel bag I own.
Do an article on over purging
I have the black 2.55 reissue from 2005 and a clutch. I love a Chanel bag carried underarm like a clutch.