All About Chanel Bags

There are a few variations of this style but they all usually have the double C twist lock on the front which was introduced by Karl Lagerfeld in the 1980's.

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The previous style bags had a rectangular lock also known as the Mademoiselle lock due to the fact that Coco Chanel never married and of course was referred to herself as a Mademoiselle. These locks are seen on the Reissue Flap bags. Find out how a fake Chanel bag is different

Another common attribute is the interwoven chain and leather handles. It is known that the inspiration for this chain style handle originated from the chains which dangled from the caretakers' waists at the orphanage in which Coco was raised. (Read more about her rags to riches story here)

The Chanel Classic Flap Bag comes in three sizes: Small - 9" x 5.5" x 2" Medium - 10" x 6" x 2.5" Jumbo - 12" x 8" x 3"

And judging by this photo, toting her Chanel Luxury Ligne Bowler bag, she's got a chic sense of style too. I'm guessing she didn't get it from her 'comb-over-hair-do' father.

The Chanel Luxury Ligne Bowler Bag above is one variation of the classic Chanel Bowler seen here. The bowler bag is one of the 11 Classic Chanel bags styles seen on the very snobby (....but cool) Chanel website.

Why is it called a bowler bag you ask? Well.... obviously, it resembles a bowling bag.... a very nice, very expensive bowling bag that you would never tote to a bowling alley lest you spill nacho cheese sauce all over it..... and then you'd have to go to my handbag care page to figure out what to do!

I mean, what has she done to deserve it except, as fate would have it, be born into a hoard of money. She can't sing or act and unlike our friend Ivanka, she's got no brains to save her soul! Ahhhhh......

Anyway, moving on to the more important stuff.....Paris Hilton is seen here with her gorgeous No.5 Chanel Clutch (and the same annoying pouty smirk on her face that makes Paris, Paris).

The Chanel Clutch has many variations of styles and can also be found in the 'classics' category of Chanel Bags on the official Chanel website.

Everyone knows that a clutch is the perfect purse for a formal event...just the right size for your lipstick, compact and keys; however, just a tad inconvenient to carry because it has no straps--thus the name Clutch.

Most clutches have a snap or twist closure but can also have a flap closure like the one Paris is carrying above.

The leather here is Calfskin and never lambskin. In fact, authentic Chanel purses are never made with lambskin leather. Get more tips on how to spot a fake Chanel right here.

Check out more of your favorite stars carrying your favorite Chanel Handbags right here!

No, it has absolutely nothing to do with Chanel Bags--only Chanel No.5 Perfume!! but its like watching a romantic movie in 2 minutes!--sniff, sniff....

The Chanel Large Shopping Tote is another one of the classic Chanel bags styles.

The tote style is typically known as a medium to large square bag with an open top entry and usually has two handles.

The inside may have zippered pockets and a compartment for a cell phone. How can you spot a fake Chanel just by checking out the zipper? Read more....

Totes are most commonly used to carry items too large for a purse which makes sense because the original tote was inspired by a shopping bag.

Chanel offers many variations of this common style which stand out from the crowd with their chic elegance.

The Chanel Grand Shopping Tote(pictured right) is the newest variation of this style and retails for about $2000-- yikes!
(photo from: fashionjuice.com)

My personal favorite is this enormous Chanel Croc Tote.

I think I could carry a small child in that thing!..... but the crocodile leather is simply to die for!