The Chanel Classic Quilted Handbag

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