When Chanel launches a whole new handbag range, you can be almost certain, they will be instant classics, although it takes a lot of time and dedication for a luxury brand to establish an ‘it’ bag along the lines of a Mulberry Alexa or a Hermès Kelly bag.
The new collection will draw inspiration from an androgynous style based on a hunter’s cartridge that founder Coco Chanel used to wear herself, says Karl Lagerfeld, the house’s creative director.
“Chanel used men’s underwear to make dresses, she had this boyish attitude, in fact it is the very spirit of Chanel. She got it from Boy Capel, the great love of her life…”
The new line will consequently be called Boy and will be in stores from September, the new handbags will be available in a palette of red, grey, and ivory glazed calfskin, with prices ranging from $2500 to $4300.
photo: fashionology.com
Text by N. S. G.
