The Bags of Chanel Cruise 2013, in stores now

First and foremost, we like to show you new handbag collections as soon as they see the light of day (so that you can budget accordingly, of course), but it’s also important to have a little reminder when coveted pieces actually, you know…become available. And not just for pre-order, but for actual, real-life, I’d-like-the-receipt-in-the-bag-please purchasing. Today, it’s our great pleasure to tell you that Chanel Cruise 2013 is now at your fingertips (and remind you of all the beautiful goodies that are out there).

Chanel Cruise 2013, originally presented in the garden at Versailles, is as ladylike as the location would suggest. The bags are done in soft golds and blues, and as has been the norm for the past few seasons, the Boy Chanel bags are the real gems. My favorite, though, is the delicate blue-grey and gold python Chanel Wallet on Chain above. Check out all the loveliness in the slideshow below, and for more information on the bags, contact Chanel at (800)550-0005 or Chanel.com.