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Posted on Mar 11, 2010 - filed under Chanel, Fashion

Fashion Week Handbags: Chanel

by Amanda Mull

I don’t always love what Chanel shows, but I almost always adore the great length to which Karl Lagerfeld goes to show it. Few people in fashion are capable of envisioning a great spectacle in the way that he does for his over-the-top presentations, and they’re consistently a pleasure to watch, whether or not you enjoy the clothes.

Chanel’s presentation at Paris Fashion Week involved the importation of giant chunks of an iceberg from from Scandinavia, and the models splashed down the runway in appropriate cold-weather attire. Well, it was as appropriate as Chanel gets – there were several of what only can be accurately called Wookie suits, plus lots of other arctic attire in messy, frayed brown tweeds and faux fur (that’s right, all the fur in this show was fake).

About a third of the way into the show, the clothing got a little more wearable and some of the bags got seriously pretty. My personal favorites were the icebox clutches – although they may have not been the most practical bags shown (I think that award goes to the furry, tweedy backpacks), they were the ones that most accurately captured the frozen feeling of the collection and will probably make fantastic collector’s items in the future. On the whole, ome of the bags were bizarre, but if you can get past the faux fur then there was some beauty to behold.

Photos via Style.com.

46 Comments »

  1. 1
    The Style Revolution

    Those furry bags are amazing!

    Reply Mar 11, 2010 12:10PM
    • 2
      Leah

      Blech…

      Reply Mar 11, 2010 1:45PM
  2. 3
    sarafina77

    Ehh. Not feeling them.

    Reply Mar 11, 2010 2:30PM
  3. 4
    Dinh

    Not quite feeling most of this collection… (Mostly the fur with tweed puts me off). But however, I do really like the ice clutch and other ice cube purses! They look very whimsical, they also kind of remind me “The Chronicles Of Narnia” for some reason, haha.

    Reply Mar 11, 2010 2:43PM
  4. 5
    Stacy

    The Chanel bags never intrigued me, they have always reminded me of an old lady’s bag. I am probably the only person here who does not like Chanel. Oh well, to each their own and so forth.

    Reply Mar 11, 2010 3:00PM
  5. 6
    adah

    I really didn´t like Chanel show…. The looks remind me a combinated show of Narnia visited by Chewbacca!
    And the bags…well..ok! Obviously I loved the classical flap one with new material and the white&black one…
    But the show itself…a bad joke from Largefeld :(

    Reply Mar 11, 2010 3:15PM
  6. 7
    Karin bag4bag

    Didn’t Chanel DO icecube bags a couple of years ago?? (Remember Paris Hilton carrying one at some stage) They look similar to what they did before. I like their small evening clutches, particularly the white/black picture 18.

    Reply Mar 11, 2010 8:45PM
  7. 8
    elise

    must everything have a logo on it?
    some purses don’t feel like luxury anymore when ANYONE and EVERYONE tell who designed them.

    Reply Mar 11, 2010 9:28PM
  8. 9
    katy

    The Chanel bag , ranging from the handbag, wallets, shoulder bag, to channel tote, actually, i don’t like every style of bags, but i like the color of black and white, and the style Chanel with fur and tassels. i think , many ladies like fur or tassels Chane1 bags.

    Reply Mar 11, 2010 10:23PM
  9. 10
    KC

    There is no logo on reissues :)
    I like the icebox clutch.

    Reply Mar 11, 2010 10:28PM
  10. 11
    Coutureislove.com/

    love the ice bags

    coutureislove.com

    Reply Mar 12, 2010 12:16AM
  11. 12
    Merve

    mmm its all a bit furry

    Reply Mar 12, 2010 2:06AM
  12. 13
    ShoeQueen1961

    I think I dislike these handbags more than I do the pompous Mr. Lagerfeld!!!

    Reply Mar 12, 2010 8:06AM
  13. 14
    Lianne

    Weird. Between the fur and the ice cubes, it looks like it’s a collection for winter, but winter is just ending.

    Reply Mar 12, 2010 8:12AM
    • 15

      Everything that has shown at the Fashion Weeks over the past month is intended for Fall/Winter. These clothes won’t be in stores for about 6 months, the shows are held (theoretically) for buyers and editors to see what the brands have created so that they can start the process of ordering them for retail (so the designers know how much to make) and requesting them for editorial use in magazines (to hype up the clothes before they hit stores at the end of summer). Fashion is a little wonky that way – everything shows out of season.

      Reply Mar 12, 2010 10:07AM
  14. 16
    ash

    i’m not a big fan of the latest chanel collection.. too much fur, too much fake fur, like what’s next? pleather bags?! and the fur trousers are not practical, i only liked the short dresses and a few suits… as for the bags, it’s a hit/miss

    Reply Mar 12, 2010 8:21PM
  15. 17
    amy

    I liked the the overall structure of most of these bags,.. not a fan of the fur part..but the overall look is great. I love the icebox looks.

    Reply Mar 12, 2010 9:59PM
  16. 18
    ying marie

    Ummm

    Reply Mar 13, 2010 12:23AM
  17. 19
    areej

    chanel #18 I WANT!!

    Reply Mar 13, 2010 2:04AM
  18. 20
    Rosecity

    I liked many of the individual pieces, but as I was watching this show I was inwardly rooting for Chewbacca to present the final look.

    Reply Mar 13, 2010 2:26AM
  19. 21
    Bagolicious

    Not feeling the above collection at all. Am glad that I recently went into fashionphile and bought a gorgeous pre-owned, vintage, mid 90s, Chanel totebag as I have not been impressed with too much of what Chanel has been doing, handbag wise, since the 80s and 90s. I seek out vintage 80s and 90s. My new, pre-owned bag, has gotten a lot of attention, as women are constantly stopping me here, in L.A., and commenting about it. And it’s in mint condition.

    Reply Mar 13, 2010 12:57PM
  20. 22
    hect

    i have to agree with other comments, i love chanel but logomania is long gone i have to say. i got the 2.55 happily when they came out with the vintage line because it has………… well no logo i feel they abuse it and for a house with such beautifull signature staples they dont need it all the time .

    Reply Mar 13, 2010 1:30PM
  21. 23
    Keeks

    I like the fluffy ones, a bit of fun that you don’t often get.

    http://keeks-blueshoes.blogspot.com/

    Reply Mar 14, 2010 7:15AM
  22. 24
    Fiona-Brazil

    I am not very excited about any of the new styles shown. Chanel is quite expensive now, so instead of buying Chanel 10 for fun, I would rather save my money to buy something “more collectable”.

    Reply Mar 16, 2010 1:20PM
  23. 25
    Phung

    i love the models that looks like ice, like the clutch or the cube shaped bag, or the triangular one, but all the others, are kinda bleh, but i’m kinda fond of the one on the 12th row, on the right, the circular puffy, furry, one. that one seems kind of cute.

    Reply Mar 17, 2010 11:56PM
  24. 26
    ozzy

    I LOVE IT ,LOVE IT ,LOVE IT ,CUZ ITS FUNKKYY :) )))

    Reply Mar 19, 2010 2:08AM
  25. 27
    ozzy

    I LOVE THE CHANEL 24 ,ITS REALY PRETTY ALSO FUNKKYYY

    Reply Mar 19, 2010 2:13AM
  26. 28
    jonny

    Chanel 2.55 CC Classic,Chanel Reissue 2.55 ,and more high quality replica chanel bags,only about $135,we will send the bags.free shipping worldwide!

    Reply Mar 23, 2010 7:18AM
  27. 29
    enyl

    With the exception of the round white fur bag,this collection could use a bit of revamping. Perhaps a bit more tailoring and clean lines would help.
    (fb)

    Reply Mar 25, 2010 9:44PM
  28. 30
    Issy

    hmm the ones playing down the fur i love… the super fury ones are not for me (fb)

    Reply Mar 26, 2010 7:51AM
  29. 31
    bonybynatur2003

    Overall not a bad collection, IMO. Loved some, liked most, and disliked few. I personally have never seen the icecube idea done, and I kinda like it and thought it was unique. Since I do live in FL, I cant see me ever actually owning and carrying one, LOL! (fb)

    Reply Mar 27, 2010 10:08PM
  30. 32
    Jasmine

    The icy ones are love! (fb)

    Reply Apr 1, 2010 1:06AM
  31. 33
    Elyse

    generally I love Chanel, but I’m not feeling this line quite as much as I normally do (fb)

    Reply Apr 2, 2010 7:42PM
  32. 34
    Posh

    I ADORE CHANEL =)

    (FB)

    Reply Apr 2, 2010 10:49PM
  33. 35
    Joyce

    i love Chanel~ but most of these bags are a lil off for me. i do like the first one on the left tho (fb)

    Reply Apr 7, 2010 7:14PM
  34. 36
    Jocelyn

    I love Chanel but none of these look attractive to me.

    Tag for Linea Pelle (fb)

    Reply Apr 8, 2010 12:23AM
  35. 37
    Denise

    gorgeous, so many loves! (fb)

    Reply Apr 8, 2010 10:56AM
  36. 38
    Joy

    super creative!!
    was one of them that looked like an ice cube really ice?!
    lol
    super unique!
    (fb)

    Reply Apr 10, 2010 9:47AM
  37. 39
    Jacqueline

    At least the design of the bags really compliments the outfits. But i’m not a fan of the fur on handbags…its too odd (fb)

    Reply Apr 10, 2010 1:06PM
  38. 40
    giggles

    cute but not liken the fur

    Reply Apr 16, 2010 12:36PM
  39. 41
    Adrienne Zedella

    wow! what a collection! These all could pay for my house! (fb)

    Reply Apr 17, 2010 8:37AM
  40. 42
    hari

    Thanks

    Reply May 1, 2010 6:11AM
  41. 43
    lightdays

    Thanks for these pictures!! I was interested in the fall/winter 2010 bags and wanted close ups since I couldn’t see them well when I watched the fashion show online and these are perfect. Thanks!

    Reply May 4, 2010 8:55PM
  42. 44
    Marie

    Oui, j’adore Chanel! C’est magnique, tout le colecione! C’est super! J’adore, j’adore, j’adore la Chanel!

    Reply May 9, 2010 9:31AM
  43. 45
    Priyanka

    These bags can’t beat the classic flap at all…they will come and go but the classic will remain a classic.

    Reply May 17, 2010 1:49PM
  44. 46
    kelly john

    top products :

    http://www.god-gifts.com

    Reply May 20, 2010 2:13PM

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