Chilly but HOT was the theme Karl Lagerfeld chose for the Chanel Fall Winter collection. He is known for his theatrics and he does not disappoint. The bags were for the most part incredibly wearable and updated to keep us finicky girls happy, but there were those show stoppers that make you wonder if he is playing a joke on us. Like the hot water bottle holders. They are in fact for hot water bottles, and if you have a bad back like me, then they come in handy. If not, they still served their purpose helping usher along the arctic theme for the runway show. Fur on a bag is never my style, nor does it make much sense, but it must be done since everyone does it. But this season, the fur is all faux. I guess that negates my argument that fur on a bag is an inappropriate use for warmth.
I do love all the ice crystals that are embellished on to the classic flap, as well as, minaudieres that are a cube of ice. They are made of Perspex, which is a brand of lucite, so basically, acrylic. But they are incredible because they produce exact clarity, color and shape.
The new shape, partially ruched python shoulder bag. Yes, you know it, it is my one new love this season. Still classic and very Chanel – it’s a new bag yet it looks like it could have been from a different era. The definition of timeless! Ruching and pleating makes python so much more interesting, I guess I’m just spoiled by so much python that I need some point of interest to excite me.
The big seller for them is going to be the white to black degrade flap bags. It reminds me of dirty old snow that has been sitting on the side of the road for months. Didn’t realize that could be such a great look when done right! I hope they do this on their classic totes, it would be ultra fab! This is something athletes’ wives and suburban housewives will be clambering for.
I think you’re right about the degrade bags. Usually I find these gimmicky but that one is really great.
But what really has me drooling is the jacket in that first pic…
I love the first one and third one, but I tend to love Chanel as it is.
Yes, I’m in love with the degrade bag. Swoon, swoon.
Um, excuse me Bagsnobs but where is the scathing review of that fugly tote in the bottom right corner? No, actually, calling it fugly is an insult to fugly bags. That tote is so beyond fugly. Ineffable. Were this tote from a brand you love to rag on, you would have already written an essay on the million colours of vomit it caused you to produce. Sorry, but Bagsnobs, while you make some great choices, I really don’t believe in this brand prejudice at all. You should judge these designs with a fair eye because, let’s face it: fur, tweed, leather and suede do not a pleasant bag make.
The big seller for them is going to be the white to black degrade flap bags. It reminds me of dirty old snow that has been sitting on the side of the road for months. Didn’t realize that could be such a great look when done right! I hope they do this on their classic totes, it would be ultra fab! This is something athletes’ wives and suburban housewives will be clambering for.
She’s being ironic for goodness sake!
I usually love Chanel, but I don’t see anything here that screams “Take me home!” But my taste tends to run towards more simple, classic styles, so these bags are not my thing… especially that last one, which is one of the ugliest things I’ve ever seen from Chanel. I have classic flaps that I’ll carry forever – I can’t see carrying that last one even once.
I totally agree with you, that bag is noteworthy in its hideousness and that’s why I included it. I thought I covered the gross ones by saying that Karl included some bags for theatrics’ sake, which this one clearly was. But for the most part, I like the collection so I didn’t want to sound schizophrenic in my review of the collection as a whole. Trust me, no brand is beyond my ragging!! I have been harsh with Chanel, as with every brand I normally love.
Love, Kelly