The fall/winter 2009/2010 collection from Chanel is now available in Chanel boutiques. Channeling the winter months, Karl Lagerfeld brings in heavy material, tweed, and a splash of color with the perfect green and pink, as well as soft silk ribbons. The leather shoulder strap on the green and pink tweed bags is a departure from the classic chain strap...a departure I'm not fond of. I think the metal hardware compliments the tweed better than leather. The tweed is reminiscent of Chanel classic suits as is the quilted finish and chain strap.There is also the classical flap with interlaced ribbons which continues to bring dimension to the bag while offering a horizontal pattern rather than the expected diagonal.
My pick for Fall/Winter is the calfskin tote with tweed fringe (10th pic). However this entire collection, with the exception of the tweed bags with leather straps, is fabulous.
To get prices for these bags, you have to visit a boutique, they aren't available on line.
These first four bags are the "outstanding pieces" ie. the exotics.
Classical flap bag in metallic lizard Mademoiselle chain and turn lock
Classical flap bag in matt quilted python Mademoiselle chain and turn lock
Classical flap bag in soft galuchat Mademoiselle chain and turn lock
Classical flap bag in soft galuchat Mademoiselle chain and turn lock
Quilted tweed pouch with leather strap and Mademoiselle turn lock
Quilted tweed pouch with leather strap and Mademoiselle turn lock
Classical flap bag with interlaced ribbons Mademoiselle chain and turn lock
Clutch with interlaced satin ribbons "Cabochon" turn lock
Classical flap bag in pleated calfskin CC turn lock and interlaced chain
Calfskin cabas with tweed fringed piping, interlaced chain with tweed and ribbons
Irisdescent grained calfskin bag with an engraved chain
Vinyl cabas with stretch piping inspired by Chanel callerina shoe
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