Thursday, February 14, 2008

LUGGAGE

LUGGAGE

If stylish handbags are a feature of everyday life then designer luggage choices are a key element of any travel occasion From suitcases to take to Grandmas house to Ralph Lauren luggage for a business trip youll find the details you need to make the best choice for your luggage needs Luckily many of your favorite purse designer labels also make functional luggage In addition you will find companies that specialize exclusively in travel bags
If you travel often or carry a lot of items with you you may want to look into some of the luggage sets and travel totes on the market Just because luggage is practical doesnt mean that it cant also make a statement about your tastes and personal style or even about your favorite designers and labels Youll also find selections to meet any budget Those who travel a lot may want to invest more into a top of the line luggage set Those who travel little may prefer an offbrand or replica brand single suitcase or messenger bag rather than investing in a pricier set
Travel bags might include a wide range of luggage styles in a wide range of sizes such as
Cosmetics bags
Garment bags
Suitcases
Totes
Overnight bags
And of course youll want to pack your favorite evening bags and purses to carry while youre on vacation or your business trip

Chanel Wallets

HandbagsChanel wallets are a guilty perk for the modern trendsetter From haute to kittenish but always feminine styles these wallets are the ultimate luxury accessory Most importantly they bear one of the most Internationally lavish and celebrated brand names to date

Chanel started as the project of Gabrielle Bonheur Chanel a young inventive French girl who sought to replace the corset with themes of casual luxury and comfort Gabrielle was born in Saumer in the year 1883 though she reported her birth information as Auvergne 1893 During her short and relatively unproductive threeyear stint as a café and concert singer 19051908 Gabrielle took on the name Coco Two wealthy male benefactors provided Coco with the financial resources to open her first Paris millinery store in 1910 Her hat styles soon became popular amongst higher social circles leading Coco to expand her talents to the fields of couture and beauty

Cocos boyish and boxy styles notably the signature 1925 cardigan jacked and the 1926 little black dress are hallmarks for the brand In fact most of these styles have exhibited immense staying power remaining virtually unchanged over the decades

Coco Chanel died in 1971 handing her fashion empire over into the capable hands of designprodigy Karl Lagerfield To this day Lagerfield continues as the chief designer for Chanel

The Essence of Chanel Wallets
Although the 20th century proved a playground for emerging highend designers Chanel has remained an icon for grace and status Chanels fresh and muted designs are less severe than Prada and more discreet than Dior making Chanel wallets perfect for the sophisticated and affluent consumer and affluent one must be in order to indulge in Chanel luxury These wallets range from the mid to high hundreds depending on the intricacies of their design and crafting materials

Defining Factors
Several characteristics distinguish Chanel wallets from other fashion competitors

Superior Materials
Quilted Design
Signature Logo
Superior Materials
Lowerend designers find it difficult to outdo the superior craftsmanship of Chanel wallets Consumers purchase Chanel because they expect the very best Therefore it is no surprise that Chanel merchandise is manufactured using top of the line calfskins metallic python luminous silks shimmering satins and the softest goatskin on the market

Quilted Design
Many Chanel wallets are fashioned using the signature quilted design that is also a popular feature of the Chanel Handbags and pressed powders This pattern is reminiscent of Coco Chanels first quilted shoulderstrapped handbag that debuted in 1955 and immediately soared in popularity taking the fashion world by storm As a result the signature quilted look has emerged throughout the Chanel lines in items such as accessories clothing and even beauty products
Although the Chanel signature logo was not present during the early 1900s when Coco pioneered her talents in Western Europe todays Chanel merchandise is tradmarked by this powerful icon The Chanel logo consists of two inverted Cs that represent the initials of venerable fashion elite Coco Chanel
Chanel holiday trends display a glittering array of metallic and gemstonethemed accessories Featured Chanel wallets consist of a glowing gold goatskin mediumsized flapwallet and two quilted blackandwhite goatskin versions with contrast calfskin piping These wallets playup this seasons coordinated footwear fashions and handbag accessories Along with the full Chanel line Christmas pieces can be viewed by visiting the official Chanel website
Chanel represents the very elite of the fashion world Therefore it is no surprise that there are many imitation Chanel products on the market Customers should be wary when purchasing Chanel wallets from disreputable street vendors or from Internet companies
Genuine Chanel merchandise is always accompanied by an authenticity card care booklet and dust bag These wallets are also packaged in official black Chanel gift boxes with the company name featured in white atop the box

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