Iconic bags and Must-Have Bags

There is no space enough to write about all celebrities wearing Chanel bag - Nicole Kidman, Nicole Richie, Madonna, Lily Ellen, Beyonce and even Lady Gaga have one of these world known quilted purses with the cc lock. So why such attention and hype? How it all started?

This beautiful fashion house in Paris is now owned by Alain Wertheimer and Gerard Wertheimer. But in the beginning Coco Chanel started its business as a hat shop in 1910. Tailoring business flourished and today it has grown into major classic luxury goods brand selling ready-to-wear, haute couture, accessories, such as bags and jewelry and cosmetic products. The brands success is in the luxury materials, classic and classy designs together with considerate attention to the details.

2.55 bag is the ultimate classic bag with the quilted small, chained leather bag with the iconic Chanel lock.. It was created in February 1955 -- thus the name. Chanel discount bags are rare event, however some sites sell second hand Chanel bags and clutches that still offers some variety. This brand has maintained its luxury appeal and elegance has not been sacrificed not even after that long time. Also this applies to both - the clothing lines, as well as accessories, including the handbags and purses. Owning a Chanel, whether bag or any any jewelry piece has become the sort of proof of wealth and good taste.

The brand right now is strongly fighting with many fake Chanel products, especially fake replica Chanel handbags. Countries where most counterfeit products come from is China, Vietnam and other places (some say the Naples region in Italy is a leader in making these bags). Replica Chanel bag costs around 200 - 300 US dollars. Original could cost starting from 1000 USD.

But you must always rremember that cheap handbags can never be a match to original Chanel bag, that costs about 1,500 US dollars. Also to help you seal the real deal - take into account that all original Chanel bags have its unique serial number.