Stealing it back

We just got over a heat wave in NYC, I finally stored the winter coats, Summer is just a few days away, and it's already Fall in the handbag world.
Chanel has shipped their new styles, and the ever so kind Maurice Robinson of Saks sent me a few pictures, from which I selected my favorites.

This first one may look a bit familiar to many...

Many fans of Marc Jacobs that is. But the fact remains as ubiquitous as the Stam was (still is to judge by the street vendors), it was a rip off, er, I mean homage to Chanel's signature style. I mean, what says Chanel more than chains and quilting?
I'm happy to see Chanel wresting it's signature style back, and showing who is the boss.
This is doubtlessly a handbag that your grandchildren would be thrilled to find in your closet...and you would have it that long. Good thing to, because prorated out, that makes the $3495 the Mademoiselle costs a pretty good deal!

My next is also classic Chanel, albeit updated and modern.

Not quite as timeless as the Mademoiselle (but really, the interlocked Cs speak for themselves, and probably do transcend the whims of trends) the Lock It has a bit more of a youthful appeal, and shows the edgy side of Chanel brought out by Karl Lagerfeld. No chains here, but the quilting, in 2 sizes, has been given a modern twist and is flatter, giving it a woven appearance. I love that for a company not afraid of an out sized logo, the only exterior nod to it's manufacturer is a small ID tag of a buckle.
This bag is all that is cool and modern. Maybe a bit too cool and modern for everyone at $3825, but like I said earlier, Chanel really is in a class of it's own, and barring trendy materials 9sheepskin?) is a lifetime bag in most styles.`
As for your grandchildren, by then, it'll be vintage...and who doesn't love a vintage Chanel?
Both bags are available at , but not online. For purchase inquiries (or any other Chanel handbag need) contact Maurice Robinson of Saks at maurice_robinson@s5a.com.