10 Most Stylish Chanel Handbags and Purses

Pratima KalraSep 13 2011

Chanel purses are recognized by their very interesting logo; the overlapping C’s with one of them facing forward and the other backward. Gabrielle Coco a French singer, founded Chanel in 1909 and opened the first store in the ground floor of Balsan’s apartment in Paris. A century later this brand has become one of the most sought after luxury brands; especially their handbags and purses have become iconic and help in making a bold style statement. The bags are very elegant, stylish and feminine and everything about them is exotic. The fabric, the design and the embellishments adds to the richness of the bags. Read the following to find yourself the Chanel bag that will compliment your feminism.

The bag is very beautifully crafted in a rectangular shape and has a vibrant yellow color matted in herringbone pattern. The bag is made from quilted lambskin leather and has a double leather gold chain shoulder strap. There is a zippered pocket on the inside of the front flap. The second flap has a button closure and your goodies will be safe inside the bag. If you are a bag freak, then this is a must have for your collection.

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The 2.55 collection of hand bags by Chanel is based on a classical theme. The main purpose behind designing these bags is that Coco realized decades ago that carrying handbags in the arms was slightly difficult and it would be much easier if the bags had straps. The final outcome was a stylish handbag with chain shoulder straps.

Pros
  1. The bag is very sleek and stylish and very easy to carry around.
  2. Although it is yellow in color yet if carefully matched it will suit with a number of dresses and will make many people envious.
  3. The bag also has slots for holding cards and lipsticks.
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The design of the bag is very unique. There are roses but not in red; instead they are in light blue and sea green. They stem all over the exterior in camellia embossed detail which make it look very beautiful. There is a vintage green flap closure with a gold mademoiselle turn lock. Even the chain has a vintage design and is made from gold hardware, nicely matching with the bag.

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Spring comes and colors like green comes back to fashion. There is greenery everywhere and with so many different shades of green around it becomes difficult to choose the best. Chanel wanted to design a green bag with a difference that would captivate your fancy and make you fall in love with the color as well as the bag.

Pros
  1. This bag is very stylish and feminine. The soothing colors make it perfect for the summers and will never shock the eyes of the on lookers.
  2. The color combination of the bag is unique.
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The bag has a very fresh appeal and will perfectly match with the summer mood. It is gathered at the top like a sack with the help of the gold interlaced peach strap so that you can simply tighten the strap to close the bag and loose it open with a simple pull. The C logo has been printed all over the bag in black and a golden logo hangs from the strap too. The bag will remind you of the kind of bags your grandmother used to carry way back, but the modern look and feel is so well incorporated that you will love to show it off every place you go.

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Moving slightly away from their classic design, Chanel has tried to bring you something new and special with this Coral leather bag. This bag has an extremely soft and delicate appearance and is very feminine and sweet. The colors, the design and other details have been carefully crafted to give it the extra smoothness. This bag is a limited edition bag and you must grab one for yourself before it’s too late.

Pros
  1. If you are a bag collector, this limited edition must find a place in your priced collection.
  2. The best quality coral leather has been used for crafting the bag and is very durable.
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The bag uses two very contrasting colors of purple and red with a golden chain which make the bag very attractive. Its purple leather strap is embellished with an haute that is designed like a lion and clasps it to the inside zip pocket. The bag is such trendy and stylish that it will make all eyes turn to you.

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Chanel has always innovated with their basics of quality, style and their famous herringbone pattern to bring you the best bags and purses. Sometimes it becomes hard to believe how they could keep bringing new additions to their bags without changing the basics. The Purple bag is an example of such innovation and the difference is very prominent.

Pros
  1. The double gold chain has been interlaced with red leather so that it feels comfortable when you carry it.
  2. Chanel has made sure that the finishing of the chain is so fine that it will never feel hard on the skin.
  3. If you like the design of the bag but not the color combination, then for you a black and white version is also available.
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For those of you who do not like shine and shimmer, but instead prefer a sophisticated dullness, then this is the perfect bag for you. Meant for daily use, it will accommodate all your items of daily use and keep them safe inside the bag. Even though not too gaudy, this bag has every charm of a quality and utility.

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A48620 is featured in the Tote bag collection of 2011 and is the quintessential bag which you can carry to your office or go shopping. It is a luxury that will accompany you, where ever you go. Available in three colors - coffee, black and white; you can choose the color that suits you most.

Pros
  1. This bag has double leather handles and feels very soft against the skin and you can easily carry the bag without piercing the skin.
  2. With this bag you will also get a bag care booklet and a few other accessories.
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This dynamically magnetic bag is crafted from patent calfskin. There is a maroon leather strap with a gold hardware. It is great eye catcher and will compliment your sexy dressed with sophistication. The inside of the bag is lined with a maroon lining which completely matches the outside. It is luxuriant and classy and it will make you dazzle.

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Today’s modern women want to carry a daring attitude every place they go. Chanel understands this need and has designed the Maxi Flap bag for precisely the same purpose. The bright Maroon color used for this purse is deep and sexy. You will ravish every party you carry this bag. It has a mighty shine that cannot be matched.

Pros
  1. The purse has an amazing finesse.
  2. The straps of the purse are very sleek and will you can comfortably carry it around.
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The purse has a typical Chanel design and uses the herringbone pattern. The extra special thing about this purse is the perforated butterfly which has been placed on the front side. Although the butterfly is black in color and not of the usual bright color, it still looks adorable and cute. It will definitely remind you of your childhood. It mixes elegance and sweetness perfectly.

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Feminism is a delicate concept and sometimes sweetness has to be incorporated into products to give them a polite and subtle appeal. The butterfly purse by Chanel is one such feminine delight which is more cute than sophisticated. The size of the bag can at times be deceiving. It might look small but it will accommodate all your goodies.

Pros
  1. This purse has a snap closure which is super fine and you can open it without much struggle.
  2. The inner part is lined with a red lining and when you’ll open the purse, the deadly combination of black and red will appear amazing.
  3. There is an open pocket at the back and you can put all your quick access items in this pocket.
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This super doper blue marvel of a bag is crafted from imported genuine beige caviar leather. The interior is lined up with a grey lining, contrasting well with exterior. The lining has two open compartments which can hold a wallet and keys respectively. The handle of the bag is made from twisted leather with an interlaced chain and also an oversized goldstone ring. All this combined gives it a rich appearance.

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Undoubtedly Chanel bags are very attractive and their vast collection has a bag for every occasion. There are many designs which are suitable for all formal, informal and casual events. They will look as much stylish with your casual jeans as much with your strictly formal dresses. Model A50995 is precisely such a piece.

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  1. The Color of the purse is such that you can match it exclusively with one particular dress or pair it up with most of your dresses by mixing and matching.
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The bag has a great amount of solidarity and boldness. It is made from the best quality quilted black lambskin on the outside and very fine pink fabric has been used for the inner lining. You’ll love to open it in the public so you can show off the fun part of this otherwise sophisticated purse. There are five studs at the bottom so it will not wilt down when placed on a table or anywhere else. It will always maintain its shape and look great for years to come.

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The black Lambskin bag by CC is so classy and elegant that it escapes no one’s eye. The black bag with the CC logo on white presents a classic contrast and is very well crafted like all other bags by Chanel. Every detail of the bag from the fabric adds to the looks and even the storage capacity has been given meticulous attention.

Pros
  1. It has a zip to closure which is definitely easier to open and close.
  2. Also it has an inside cell phone pocket and one pocket at the back for keeping handy things or quick access items.
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The bag is made from extremely soft khaki leather with interlaced silver hardware straps. It is very spacious and can be used for both formals and semi formal occasions. It has a snap closure with multifunction pockets, including one for your cell phone and lipsticks. The bottom is fitted with four silver studs so that you can place it upright on any surface.

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Khaki color always reminds you of uniforms and formal occasions and fun cannot easily be associated with this color, but Chanel has given the color a new definition with their Khaki bag. This bag is very trendy and has over the top style that will surely mesmerize you. The pairing of the Khaki color with silver straps is so nice, that the bag automatically displays elegance.

Pros
  1. The extremely smart bag is very spacious unlike other designer bags that have the looks but lack utility.
  2. It will dazzle with your party dresses with overdoing and you can match it with most dresses you have since it has a neutral color.
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