I finally decided on my 29th birthday present to myself. I knew I wanted a classic quilted Chanel bag but was having a tough time deciding on which style and what size until I saw it in person (LOVE!). I chose the Chanel Reissue 2.55 in black with gold hardware.
I love the charming story of the features. For example, Chanel grew up in an orphanage, and the shoulder strap, which is a double chain, resembles the chains that the keepers at the orphanage would wear at their waists. The zippered compartment on the inside of the front flap was the place where Coco Chanel would stash her secret love letters. The interior of the bag itself is a brownish red, which was the color of the orphan’s uniforms, and the back outside flap was where extra money for tips could be stashed.
What really sold me on this one was the Mademoiselle Lock over the CC logo closure. After all, it is the way Coco Chanel designed it herself in 1955, and I have never been a logo kind of girl. It is so nice to finally be at a point in my life where I can treat myself to such luxury!
I love the charming story of the features. For example, Chanel grew up in an orphanage, and the shoulder strap, which is a double chain, resembles the chains that the keepers at the orphanage would wear at their waists. The zippered compartment on the inside of the front flap was the place where Coco Chanel would stash her secret love letters. The interior of the bag itself is a brownish red, which was the color of the orphan’s uniforms, and the back outside flap was where extra money for tips could be stashed.
What really sold me on this one was the Mademoiselle Lock over the CC logo closure. After all, it is the way Coco Chanel designed it herself in 1955, and I have never been a logo kind of girl. It is so nice to finally be at a point in my life where I can treat myself to such luxury!
