How do the 2.55 and Classic Flap differ, what makes a bag a “Reissue” and where did Coco Chanel get her inspiration? Read this to find out!
Emotional baggage? The classic clutch contains numerous nods to Coco’s upbringing at Aubazine Abbey orphanage – from the distinctive diamond-shaped quilting to the red velvet interior
How Coco Chanel's orphanage upbringing inspired the 2.55 bag – the iconic clutch with the chain strap that changed the world
Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel was a liberating designer whose clean-cut, simple clothes revolutionized women's fashion. Susan Stamberg explores how freedom and fashion collide in Anne Fontaine's new film, Coco Before Chanel.. Gabrielle Coco Chanel was a liberating designer whose clean-cut, simple clothes revolutionized women's fashion. Susan Stamberg explores how freedom and fashion collide in Anne Fontaine's new film, Coco Before Chanel.
Coco Chanel: The Orphan Who Transformed Fashion : NPR
The story and details behind the Chanel 2.55 handbag
The accessory beloved by women has undergone many transformations throughout history. From the pouches of the late Middle Ages to the 2.55 purse by Coco Chanel, here is the story of the handbag.
How Coco Chanel Revolutionized the Handbag
ART and ARCHITECTURE, mainly: Coco Chanel - from neglected orphan to world famous designer
If a handbag could be worn over the shoulder, it would free up women's hands, thought Coco Chanel. And thus the Chanel Flap Bag was born.
The History of the Chanel Classic Flap Bag - Invaluable
From a poorhouse in Saumur, to a Catholic orphanage in the Dordogne to a nightclub stage in Moulins, Coco Chanel’s life did not truly take off until she moved to the fashion capital of Paris. Here…
Coco Chanel, The Life and Times of an Icon - France Today
Read an excerpt from "Coco Chanel: Pearls, Perfume, and the Little Black Dress," by Susan Goldman Rubin on the life Coco Chanel.
Coco Chanel's Fascination With Fashion Started Early in Life
Early life - Coco Chanel
Coco Chanel: From Orphanage to Icon - The Inspiring Life Story of a Fashion Legend
