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Object of Desire: CHANEL 2.55

Fall in love ladies with Chanel 2.55 handbags!

It's the bag every girl yearns to have, will spend everything on, and will keep for life. How is it over 50 odd years since it was first launched, and this bag is still the epitome of classic fashion?
Why is it that the price of this bag keeps increasing, yet everyone is bagging it? 

Chanel 2.55 Bag was designed by Coco Chanel in February 1955. That is how the name came about. This is the first bag of its kind to have a strap. Coco saw the need to have a bag to keep her hands free, so that was how this chain bag came about.
Coco had a bitter childhood whereby both her parents died early. Her mom was killed in an accident, and shortly after, her dad committed suicide due to grief. Coco was then sent to an orphanage where she grew up.
Her time in the orphanage had a huge impact on Coco's childhood. It is said that the red color inside the 2.55 bag is her uniform color back in the orphanage. 

The 2.55 also has an secret compartment in the inside of the front flap and this is rumored to be where Coco would keep her love letters during an affair she had.
The quilted leather is said to come about because jockeys then wore quilted outfits, and Coco was said to be a fan of horsebackriding. This icon bag truly represents a huge part of Coco's lifestyle and interests.

So, why is this bag worth the investment?
- It matches pretty much any outfit
- After 50+ years, it is still one of the most highly sought after fashion bags
- Thousands of celebrities and icon fashion figures swear by their 2.55s
- Thus, it makes us feel like a celebrity too
- It is the ideal size for dinner functions
- It is made of excellent leather and high quality that you can keep for years and years
- Because it's vintage, it's still never out of style!

Object of Desire: Prada Nylon Knapsack

 
Understated & uncommonly chic, this slouchy, multi-pocketed bag changed the way the fashion world thought of backpacks (previously the province of Alpine hikers & fifth graders!) In the mid-90s in NYC, the bags (and their many knockoffs) were so omnipresent on everyone's back that it made walking around parties & subway cars a little difficult

Object Of Desire: Alexander MQqueen AW'11 Scarves

Directed by Babette Pauthier

In case you missed it, Pauthier created this video using the skull designs on McQueen brand scarves to make ghost-like figures for a Halloween theme.

 Many of the designs are inspired by details from Sarah Burton’s Autumn/Winter 2011 collection for Alexander McQueen and feature key collection motifs such as broken porcelain, armour, feathers and tweed.

HALLOWEEN WITH McQUEEN Autumn/Winter 2011/12 from V Magazine on Vimeo.

Object of Desire: Louis Vuitton Monogram

The iconic patter, made up of the intertwined letter "L" & V" graphic renditions of flowers and the quatrefoils (inspired by Japanese designs popular during the Victorian period) is more than 100 years old. But it still looks modern, understated and luxe- even as is often the case, paired with Juicy sweats.

Object of Desire: Burberry Trench Coat

This cotton twill staple was originally made for officers of the British Army, & in the 100 ears since, it's had an army of devotees for its inherent timelessness and sexiness.


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Object of Desire: Vamp Nail Polish by Chanel

Before Vamp, nail polish was almost always either insistently girly and Bubble-gummy or a bright red out of central catsing. Then a manicurist used a black marker to color the nails of the models at a 1994 Chanel fashion show. Soon after, the company produced this deep, dark, oily shade and nail polish as we know it changed forever.

Object Of Desire: Crystallized Collection

                     

Whether you are a chic DJ, music lover or just have an affinity for shiny things—guilty—you are sure to fall hard for these headphones. Sleek, stylish and extremely sparkly, they will stream your favorite tunes flawlessly for a sound that is crystal clear—pun intended—while majorly accessorizing your look. They're only $2500 visit iwaveaudio

Object of Desire: SSSSensational Cuff By Yves Saint Laurent

YSL makes a faux snakeskin of gunmetal-tone tin and gold.

The increasingly popular snakeskin fall trend has claimed Yves Saint Laurent. The Black Mamba cuff in polished black with textured gold will add the right amount of edge to any look. Available at Net-A-Porter.

Object Of Desire: Miu Miu's Fall Sneakers Twinkle

For Fall 2011, Miu Miu presents bedazzled kicks. Ladies, you can pair these with a tuxedo or simply a white tee and jeans, and you'll definitely be leaving the house a little lighter as you'll need fewer accessories in tow thanks to these stunners! Available in blush, silver, gold and black, and made of patent leather, ornate lamé and velvet, with glitter, metal-studded or appliqued crystals, you can pick them up in stores this month or online.

Object of Desire: Chris Kane Clutch

Mystery-gel-filled clear clutches from Chris Kane

Object of Desire: Gucci Bamboo-handled Bag

Before there were interlocking Gs, before there was a Jackie O. hobo bag, before there was a Tom Ford & all the label's over sexuality, there was this leather pouch with a rounded bamboo handle and lock. During the 1940s, Gucci's bamboo details helped establish the label as a fashion innovator. And that alone was a status Symbol!