There’s no question that when it comes to shoes and jewelry Chanel’s Paris/Moscou collection was one of the house’s best as of late. Their bags however were a mixed bag. There were some truely exquisite pieces (particularly those that updated the 2.55 Chanel classic, the large soft lambskim tote bag with pyramid quilted effect, and the Pouch in Puffy Quilted Lambskin Interlaced Chain Bag), then there were some question marks like the Matriochka (Russian Doll) Enamel Bracelet Bag Lily Allen is sporting above. I’m torn about this bag. On one hand it screams Judith Leiber — whose appeal I’ve never understood — but on the other it’s kind of fun in a cutesy-Hello Kitty kind of a way. It’s obviously completely unpractical…I don’t even think I could fit my Blackberry in it (hence Allen seems to be carrying hers in her hand!) and it surely does not justify the four figure price tag. Given its size, shape, and material I think this bag would make much more sense in the Sanrio aisle at FAO Schwartz than in a Chanel boutique. I mean, seriously, how cute would this be for a little girl’s first purse!?
What do you think about the Russian Doll? Snob or Slob?