| There can be few brands that conjure up images of | | | | Even today, 50 years on, the quilted fabric that the bag |
| sophistication and high fashion more than Chanel. The | | | | is made from is manufactured under strict secrecy. |
| iconic French designer label has been at the forefront | | | | This instantly recognisable fabric is also used across |
| of haute couture for over 50 years now, and one of | | | | the companies entire range of products. It has become |
| its most endearingly famous designs is the Chanel | | | | synonymous with high quality goods and it gives the |
| classic quilted handbag. I'm not sure whether its the | | | | Chanel classic quilted handbag its distinctive look and |
| soft hand stitched leather, or the famous gold chain | | | | feel. |
| and double C logo that makes it so special, but there | | | | They say that true quality stands the test of time, and |
| can be no doubt that it is still , even after 50 years, one | | | | this is certainly true of the Chanel classic quilted |
| of the most sought after style icons in the world of | | | | handbag. Despite changing fashions, it has basically |
| fashion. | | | | remained unchanged for over 5 decades. Unlike other |
| This design classic was first produced in February | | | | fashion design houses who have altered their bag |
| 1955, we can be so sure of this because its known as | | | | styles to appeal to the contemporary demands of |
| the 2.55 bag in the industry because of the month and | | | | fashion trends, the Classic Chanel quilted handbag has |
| year it was first made. Each bag was hand made by | | | | remained true to its origins. This was further reinforced |
| the best skilled craftsmen of the day, and Coco | | | | when, in 2005, Chanel re-released it as a special |
| Chanel famously turned business away rather than | | | | Anniversary edition in exactly the same format as it |
| compromise on the quality - a decision that actually led | | | | was originally produced all those years ago, and it was |
| to more of these bags being sold than she could ever | | | | an instant success. |
| have imagined. | | | | |