Everyone falls into their own patterns with their bags. Some people are constant bag-switchers, with options to match their ever-changing moods, color palettes or social occasions, while others pick one or two steadfast options and use them almost constantly until they’re worn out or a better bag presents itself. Singer Kelly Rowland is the latter; going back to September 2013, we can’t find any evidence of her carrying anything other than her beloved Chanel Classic Flap Bag and its little sister, her Chanel Wallet on Chain.
Kelly gets followed by the paparazzi a fair bit, so we had plenty of evidence of her handbag choices to pull from, and it seems as though once she went Chanel, she never went back. Carrying a bag so consistently for more than two years requires a pick that’s both durable and versatile, which are two attributes that have motivated a lot of Classic Flap purchases in the 60 years since its debut.
Everyone needs a little variation, though, and Kelly appears to get that through her WOC, which is bright red instead of basic black and tends to accompany her in situations where it’s sometimes nice to be hands-free, like shopping or concert-going. (One of the photos below is of Kelly leaving a Jay-Z show, and I’m betting her seats were pretty good.)
Below, check out many of the ways Kelly has carried her two favorite Chanels, ranging from the gym to some very fancy evenings out.
I aspire to be this person, but temptation always derails my minimalist resolutions 🙂
This is me and my Celine edge. I’ve probably carried another bag all of 3 times in the past 6 weeks. I love Kelly’s style.
Her ability to remain faithful to two bags despite having money to buy plenty more is admirable. Apparently bags are just not her thing.
Is her classic flap a jumbo? Looks great on her!
what a class act. I should take a page out of her book, and pare things down a little. Great post!
Her shoe game is pretty strong though!
How adorable. Maybe she is living “be more with less”. I’d love to have only 2 bags on rotation as it would make life much easier, especially traveling. I just cannot fit my daily essentials in a Jumbo. Well, be more with less. Maybe I should also downsize my essentials as well.
I want to be just like her! I think it’s a really good idea.
1. She looks fashionable. I love most of the outfit choices, and admire her ability to stick to a classic model that just works with her life style and fashion sense.
2. Maybe I am just paranoid, but I feel like since the “5 year policy” thing happened, Purseblog has been FILLED with “omg Chanel is amazing” posts. I mean obviously any successful blog gets stuff sent to them to review and I have zero problems with advertisers etc but I can’t help but roll my eyes at all these Chanel posts lately.
I love how she wears it great with different outfits!
Great to see her getting her money worth outa her bags! Too often mine do not get used.
I also went Chanel (a few years ago) and now I can’t go back. If there is a doctor for that I would like to know him, because lately I find all my (many many many) non-Chanel bags, completely uninteresting. And I don’t like it. I make an effort to switch, I carry another bag for two or three days and then I return to my black flap. It feels so much more convenient and handy and I miss it. So.. I believe I understand her.