Style.com recently posted close-up images of the Chanel Fall 2012 Runway handbags.  From crushed velvet Boy bags to crystalized clutches there are styles for different moods and occasions.  This is not my favorite collection, but I definitely appreciate the detail and craftsmanship in each bag.  There’s also a very ’90s feel to the collection with the velvet and backpack. Take a closer look – what do you think?

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Likely real.

Very likely real.

Faux, but really cute.

If they’re piled on the floor, I’m guessing they’re fake.

I also saw some gems in San Francisco like the blue purse, metallic ballet flats and the very fake (but very funny) sweat shirt…

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Chanel in NY:

Chanel in Milan:

I need everything in the second photo.  All of it!!Similar Posts:

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Heritage Auctions has launched its Spring Luxury Auction, a bi-annual major luxury auction, online and bidding is now open.  The actual auction will take place on August 29th in New York.  Here’s a sampling of the gorgeous Chanel pieces – including a very rare Chanel bicycle!  You can see all the pieces and bid online on the Heritage Auctions website.

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If you’ve had access to the internet the last few months then you’ve probably had enough of the the whole Karl called Adele fat drama – I know I have.  I didn’t get involved because I was actually amused at the near mass hysteria that Karl’s comments caused.  Yes, what Karl said was not well though out or very nice, and yes, Adele could lose a few pounds.  Is it any of our business? No.

Fast forward two months and Adele is on a diet and the word on the street is that Karl Lagerfeld apologized to Adele and made a peace offering in the form of Chanel bags.  The Sun (not the most reliable of sources) reports:

He told his team to send Adele the best the fashion house have to offer after hearing she collected bags. He said he really wanted to make it up to her so they could maybe work together in the future.

He could see her fronting a campaign for Chanel Mademoiselle bags when the contract with Blake Lively ends. He’s annoyed with himself because he ended up insulting her when he meant to compliment her.

He thinks she’s beautiful and calls her divine.

A Chanel spokesperson would not confirm or deny The Sun’s reports and simply stated “No comment.” Vogue UK

All I have to say is that Karl Lagerfeld can call me fat any day if it means I’ll get some Chanel bags. Just sayin’.
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I LOVE this campaign. I have to say that I wasn’t that excited about Alice Dellal being chosen as the face of the Boy Bag campaign but I think these images are stunning. Karl Lagerfeld has managed to balance Alice Dellal’s edgy look with a sexy femininity. I love the styling – the bows, pearls, fishnets, the bangles (I NEED) and of course the bags!  Chanel is really expanding the Boy Bag offering with different colors and textures. I love the addition of quilting and caviar leather to the center panel of the Boy Bag and it looks like more strap options and sizes are available now.  Chanel has developed a micro-site devoted to the Chanel Boy Bag and you can view the whole collection below.

Click on an image to enlarge and scroll through the gallery…
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Last week Chanel presented its Fall-Winter 2012/13 Ready-to-Wear collection and accessory-wise this was not my favorite show – don’t hate me, I’m just being honest. I found that the cuffs with large crystals sometimes read a little bit New Age-hippy-dippy to me. That said, there were also spectacular pieces like the collars/chest plates, the sexy line of the shoes, the mesh gloves (and the length of the gloves!) and the handbags (not counting the crushed velvet ones). I’m sure as more detailed images are released I will find more to love. For now, we’ll have to content ourselves with these…

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Denise Fleming from Look Los Angeles wore a great bag and sandals…

Denise Fleming from Look Los Angeles

Denise Fleming from Look Los Angeles

Here are some other great bags – since I take the photos quickly I can’t verify authenticity – but these sure look good!

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