April 9, 2008
post written by Bag Bliss blogger: Vanessa

Vintage Chanel Handbags
Chanel bags are truly timeless. They have represented luxury and fashion for over 50 years. A 50 year old Chanel bag is more desirable today then it was then. A Chanel bag serves as an antique item…a collectors product, something to hand down to your daughter and granddaughter. Vintage Chanel handbags are some of the most highly demanded products at antique shows and vintage shops. People know that buying a vintage Chanel bag will serve as a highly fashionable product and will be well worth the money. The vintage bags are generally cheaper than brand new ones but are hard to come across.

I came across a few Chanel vintage bags on ebay.com including the bag in the top right that can be purchased for $755.00. I’ve never purchased anything from this seller so I can’t make any guarantees. But the bag looks to be authentic and in good condition.

Clearly, a Chanel bag is a smart investment. You can get 20 years of usage out of it and sell it for almost as much as you paid for it. You can also pass it down to a loved one who would love the bag more than you. Just recently Victoria Beckham was seen shopping at a vintage store in L.A. looking at a vintage Chanel bag…if someone like Victoria—who can have any bag in the world that she wants—is looking at Chanel vintage bags, then you know they are wanted!

So ladies, hold on to your Chanels! Someday you may be able to sell them for a good amount of money or pass them down to your daughters who may covet them more than you.

[ The Bag Forum: Vintage Chanel Handbags ]

March 30, 2008
post written by Bag Bliss blogger: Deysa

Chanel Bags available at YOOX
Are you craving Chanel, but don’t want to pay full price? eBay is one website where you can score authentic Chanel via the internet, and for a limited time only check out YOOX (dot com), they just got in a piece or two of authentic (and in good condition) Chanel.

The Chanel listed above is the one that caught my attention the most. It has so many classy details I just love about Chanel. First of all, this Chanel is made out of smooth quilted chocolate brown nappa leather, (dark brown being a nice substitute for a solid black leather bag). Chanel’s signature logo closure was also applied to this bag, a detail I truly adore. Something that isn’t really appealing to me would have to be the single nappa leather strap; it seems so boring, in my opinion. I most definitely prefer Chanel’s classic metal and interwoven leather chain straps. It seems like Chanel was starting that chain and leather strap feature on this bag, but never finished! As I mentioned before, this bag is not brand new, instead YOOX’s claims it is in good condition. If you are interested in this Chanel, make sure you read up on its specific flaws before buying. Although, something in the back of my head is saying, “Who cares… its CHANEL”!

Buy this Chanel before it’s gone, here: YOOX.COM

[ The Bag Forum: Chanel Designer Bags available at YOOX ]

March 24, 2008
post written by Bag Bliss blogger: BrS

Vintage Steamer Trunks: Louis Vuitton vs Free People
The Vintage Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk has been a hot item on ebay lately. In fact, they have been so popular that people are willing to pay as much as $8,000 for a complete trunk (e.g. the drawers and hangers are present). Certainly these people don’t intend to actually use these trunks for traveling. So what are they doing with them? Are they simply collector’s pieces or are they being showcased as antique furniture in one’s bedroom? Yep, those Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunks are pretty cool! I think it would be awesome to have one sitting in my house, just as a conversation piece!

So what do you do if you like the idea of a steamer trunk, but you don’t want to fork over the 8 grand for it? Well, Free People has recently come out with this vintage-inspired steamer trunk (pictured above on the right). Free People says that this trunk is “a more feminine interpretation of the classic early 1920’s steamer trunk”. Feminine is right! The trunk’s exterior is covered with a patchwork of floral fabrics. And it’s interior? The trunk is lined with hot pink satin. The body of the trunk is composed of heavy-duty plywood, while the trim pieces are made of Burmese teak. The trunk is large, measuring 23 1/2″ x 23 1/2″ x 46″ and it retails for $2,700.

Personally, I think the trunk is cute in its own quirky way. But the $2,700 price tag seems to be a bit of a stretch for an item that would have no practical use other than as a piece of furniture. Gee… I could get a whole bedroom set for that amount!

The Free People Vintage Steamer Trunk can be found on their website. You can check it out here: Free People Clothing Boutique

And for those of you interested in a REAL vintage steamer trunk, you can head on over to ebay! Search for a Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk here: Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk, Furniture, Luggage items on eBay.com

March 6, 2008
post written by Bag Bliss blogger: Jennifer

DecadesTwo + HauteLook Sale Event: Chanel, Louis Vuitton and Prada
Mark your calendars and set those alarm clocks - on Wednesday the 12th the DecadesTwo Chanel, Louis Vuitton and Prada Sale Event at HauteLook kicks off. What’s to expect? Unbelievable vintage pieces on sale! And the best part is you don’t have to go anywhere - no traveling to LA or New York. Just log on to hautelook.

This is one sale you don’t want to miss. The last Decades Two sale that took place on the HauteLook site was pretty amazing. I picked up the light grey Chanel Cruise Boucle Blazer, which looked so much better once I received it - totally blew me away. I’m hoping there will be more blazers this second time around, I will definitely have to snatch up at least one of those. Also last time there were no bags for sale, this time around I hope they have added them. (*crossing my fingers*)

Starts March 12th at 8:am PST / 11:am EST

Remember Chanel, Louis Vuitton and Prada — on sale!

About HauteLook

A club which organizes 48-72 hour on-line private sales for top brands in the fashion industry, and is a sale platform through which premium brands reach their customers directly. As a result, HauteLook members receive discounts of up to 75% off of original retail prices. These event driven sales are reserved exclusively for HauteLook members - that’s why you should join!

Signing up for an HauteLook membership is free. To become a member and begin receiving invitations to upcoming sales, click on this link: HauteLook.com

About DecadesTwo

In just eight years, business partners Christos Garkinos and Cameron Silver have built decadestwo into an international retail destination. Having enjoyed great critical and commercial success since the store’s inception, the owners recently doubled the boutique’s size, celebrating with a fashionably grand re-opening in July 2007. Profiled in the Wall Street Journal and The New York Times, decadestwo builds on the brand of decades, the vintage couture boutique sensation created by fashion visionary Silver.While decades carries upscale vintage designs from the 1930’s to 1990’s that often appear on the red carpets of awards season, its sister store, decadestwo, carries a carefully-edited selection of contemporary clothing and accessories (mostly 1990s to present day) and caters to a clientele seeking a highly unique shopping experience.

The cornerstone to the success of decadestwo is three-fold:

A large number of the consignors are celebrities, iconic fashionistas and exuberant shoppers who are passionate about clothing.

The boutique is highly-selective, accepting only 20% of what consignors bring and offers labels such as Balenciaga, Chanel, Chloe, Marc Jacobs and emerging designers.

Everyday shoppers enjoy savings of up to 80% off of original prices.

Drawing on his 20 years of brand marketing experience in Hollywood, Garkinos initially created the concept and the provided the seed money for decadestwo in 1999. He joined the venture full time six years ago. With over 1800 consigners and a thriving clientele, Garkinos and Silver have built up a remarkable global network of consumers that, as Garkinos says, “passionately hunt, gather and recycle” clothing. The company also has strong presence on eBay as well as their own website and blog.

As Garkinos says, “We’ve become a fashion victim of our own success! We now have over 1800 consignors worldwide and are happily inundated with the fab items we receive.”

See you there

Click Here to Register

UPDATE: I just received official confirmation that this sale is only for accessories: handbags and jewelry! No clothes this time around.

February 11, 2008

Vintage Chanel Sale Event!
Mark your calendars and set those alarm clocks - Tomorrow morning the DecadesTwo Chanel Sale Event at HauteLook kicks off. What’s to expect? Unbelievable vintage pieces on sale! Including vintage designer chanel handbags. And the best part is you don’t have to go anywhere - no traveling to LA or New York. Just log on to hautelook.

This is one sale you don’t want to miss.

Starts February 12th at 8:am PST / 11:am EST

About HauteLook

A club which organizes 48-72 hour on-line private sales for top brands in the fashion industry, and is a sale platform through which premium brands reach their customers directly. As a result, HauteLook members receive discounts of up to 75% off of original retail prices. These event driven sales are reserved exclusively for HauteLook members - that’s why you should join!

Signing up for an HauteLook membership is free. To become a member and begin receiving invitations to upcoming sales, click on this link: HauteLook.com


Click Here to Register

About DecadesTwo

In just eight years, business partners Christos Garkinos and Cameron Silver have built decadestwo into an international retail destination. Having enjoyed great critical and commercial success since the store’s inception, the owners recently doubled the boutique’s size, celebrating with a fashionably grand re-opening in July 2007. Profiled in the Wall Street Journal and The New York Times, decadestwo builds on the brand of decades, the vintage couture boutique sensation created by fashion visionary Silver.While decades carries upscale vintage designs from the 1930’s to 1990’s that often appear on the red carpets of awards season, its sister store, decadestwo, carries a carefully-edited selection of contemporary clothing and accessories (mostly 1990s to present day) and caters to a clientele seeking a highly unique shopping experience.

The cornerstone to the success of decadestwo is three-fold:

A large number of the consignors are celebrities, iconic fashionistas and exuberant shoppers who are passionate about clothing.

The boutique is highly-selective, accepting only 20% of what consignors bring and offers labels such as Balenciaga, Chanel, Chloe, Marc Jacobs and emerging designers.

Everyday shoppers enjoy savings of up to 80% off of original prices.

Drawing on his 20 years of brand marketing experience in Hollywood, Garkinos initially created the concept and the provided the seed money for decadestwo in 1999. He joined the venture full time six years ago. With over 1800 consigners and a thriving clientele, Garkinos and Silver have built up a remarkable global network of consumers that, as Garkinos says, “passionately hunt, gather and recycle” clothing. The company also has strong presence on eBay as well as their own website and blog.

As Garkinos says, “We’ve become a fashion victim of our own success! We now have over 1800 consignors worldwide and are happily inundated with the fab items we receive.”

See you there

update Mrs. Lafleire said: So there were no designer handbags at this sale. (*sigh of disappointment*) But there are some nice Chanel pieces from a couple seasons ago. Mostly jackets and skirts. Jennifer snatch up a Chanel Cruise 2006 Boucle Blazer with Camellia Brooch for only $1200 (reg $5480). In the beginning everything ’sold out’ pretty quickly. However, every now and then if you go back to the site you will notice that an item is available again. My only guess is that someone had it in their shopping bag for a couple hours then changed their mind.

January 3, 2008

Chanel Designer Handbag Sale
I just got word from our buddies over at Bag Borrow or Steal that they have added a couple new gently-carried Chanel designer handbags for sale in the outlet section, marked up to 26% off.

Above are just a couple of the chanel purses for sale, check out their site to get the full list.

Top Left: Chanel Small Flap Clutch. This sophisticated evening clutch features the signature Chanel ‘CC’ and smooth genuine leather, with a long leather tweed strap. Interior features credit card slots, and zip pockets. Dimensions: 8″ length x 1″ width x 5″ height. Price: $875 $650

Top Right: Chanel Classic Black Fabric Bag. This classic black Chanel handbag in tweed and ribbon fabric features signature chain strap, hematite hardware, signature double C closure and an interior zip pocket. Dimensions: 9″ length x 1 1/2″ width x 4″ height. Price: $1,985 $1,495

Bottom Left: Chanel ‘Luxe’ Metallic Flap Bag. All the hallmarks of Chanel style in a very updated metallic bronze color. Leather and chain shoulder strap. Flap front closure with signature logo on front. Tan leather interior, inside zip pocket. Dimensions: 10″ length x 3″ width x 5″ height; 9″ drop handle. Price: $1,840 $1,425

Bottom Right: Chanel ‘Modern Chain’ Classic Bag. Timeless, chic, elegant — everything you would expect from Chanel. This gorgeous bag features quilted black leather accented with a silvertone CC logo and braided chain-and-leather strap. The snap flap opens to a supple black leather interior, zip pocket, and open compartment. Dimensions: 10″ length x 2″ width x 6″ height; 8″ drop handle. Price: $1,525 $1,150

Discover the Chanel Designer Bag Sale

December 5, 2007

Private Vintage Designer Chanel Collection up for Sale
Holly Brubach, Style editor at The New York Times and fashion writer has opened the door to her private Chanel collection and placed some of her items up for sale.

Early November Yoox featured the first wave of Holly Brubach’s vintage Chanel collection, which by the way sold out within days if not hours. Now for a limited time at Yoox you can discover part 2!!!

Her vintage Chanel collection, which includes jewelry, brooches, clothing, and handbags, can currently spotted up for auction at Yoox.com.

You better go quickly, last time the items sold out within less than a couple days!

November 13, 2007

Private Vintage Designer Chanel Collection up for Auction
Holly Brubach, Style editor at The New York Times and fashion writer has opened the door to her private Chanel collection and placed some of her items up for auction.

Her vintage Chanel collection, which includes jewelry, brooches, clothing, and handbags, can currently spotted up for auction at Yoox.com.

You better go quickly, there are only a few vintage designer Chanel handbags left!

October 19th, 2007

Would you Wear this? Coach Bleecker Patchwork Handbag
Coach recently came out with this new Bleecker line about a month ago, which is basically “the new and improved” version of the original Coach Duffle Sac that was produced in the early 70’s.

The unique looking bag is new to the Bleecker collection. It’s created with a patchwork of foliage colored leather pieces on the vintage inspired slouchy shape.

I guess the shape is okay, but you know it reminds me of those vintage coach bags that you can find at any antique-retro-vintage shop, that usually retail for no more than $80. And that patchwork pattern looks too old fashioned. Like a bag you would find hiding in the dark corner of your grandmothers closet. Maybe its just me. What do you guys think?

So the simple question is… would wear this bag? Or even pay in the neighborhood of $700 for creation?

Discover the Coach Bleecker Patchwork Bag
Price: $698

October 9th, 2007

Vintage Designer Handbags now @ Bag Borrow Or Steal
If borrowing handbags is your style then I have some news for you… Bag Borrrow or Steal has added Vintage designed purses to their site! Now you can borrow hot vintage bags such as the classic Chanel 2.55 Quilted Bag circa 1980, the rare Moschino Vintage Dripping Chocolate Bag circa 1991, the evening Judith Leiber Vintage Tulip Minaudiere piece circa 1980 and even a Hermes Vintage Crocodile Birkin Handbag circa 2004.
Chanel 2.55 Quilted Bag circa 1980
As iconic as ever. This quilted black leather style from Chanel features an elegant, adjustable-length chain-and-leather strap. A turn-lock closure opens the front flap to a rich maroon leather interior, zip pocket and open compartment.
(for $163.00/week or $480.00/month)
Moschino Vintage Dripping Chocolate Bag circa 1991
A legendary, leather confection from Moschino, vanilla based with chocolate dripping pattern pouring atop, perfected with goldtone heart charms. This bag is in the permanent collection of the Victoria & Albert Museum’s Costume Collection, in London. It exemplifies Moschino’s genius at parodying fashion while maintaining quality. His recipe for counting calories was don’t eat it, carry it! Includes a detachable shoulder strap.
($204.00/week or $600.00/month)
Judith Leiber Vintage Tulip Minaudiere piece circa 1980
Capture all the attention in the room with this stunning minaudiere from Judith Leiber. Fashioned in the shape of a tulip with glittering rhinestones, goldtone petal edging, gold leather lining and a goldtone chain strap that can be hidden inside.
($221.00/week or $650.00/month)
Hermes Vintage Crocodile Birkin Handbag circa 2004
Give a nod to fashion’s finest with one of the most sought-after handbags of all time. Named after British-born actress and singer Jane Birkin, a long time resident of France, this genuine Porosus Crocodile bag is lined with goatskin (chevre leather). The exterior is accented with palladium hardware, and the keys come inside a small sheath. Missing lock.
($1,632.00/week or $4,800.00/month)

Discover all of the Vintage Designer Handbags today!

September 27, 2007

Introducing: Coach Bleecker Duffle Sac Purse
Blast from the past!

The original Coach Duffle Sac, produced in the early 70’s, has been brought back from the dead and reinterpreted for today to be featured in Coach’s latest Bleecker Collection. Available in a couple sizes (price range $328 to $448) and in a bunch of dark natural colors - Bottle green, British tan, Cora black, Ink blue, Rust, Wine and Brass Putty. I’m not a huge fan of the earth-tone colors. Well the blue-ish ink color is kinda cool, but nothing for me to go crazy about. So if you are like me and are looking for a bleecker bag with a little bit more lively color, then mark your calendars, Coach is releasing the Magenta color on October 12th. Although it’s “Coach Magenta,” so it’s probably still going to have a dark tint, I’m sure.

Discover the Coach Bleecker Duffle Sac Purse
Price: $328 - $448

September 12, 2007

Victoria Beckham and her Hermes Baccara Crocodile Clutch
The “Posh” Victoria Beckham was spotted at fashion week dressed in a bold Oscar de la Renta green and black mini, wearing Givency heels, spotting oversized sunglasses from her own DVB line, and toting around her vibrant emerald green Hermes Baccara Crocodile Clutch.

I’ve never seen Victoria with this gem-colored Baccara before. But that’s not too surprising since she has one of the biggest Hermes collections in the whole world (not exaggerating).

image thanks to sunsetz

August 14, 2007

Celebrity eBay Alert: Tori Spelling’s Vintage Gucci Clutch
It was heard all over the news last year.. when Tori Spelling’s super-rich father passed away, he left her with nothing and gave it all to her (evil) stepmother. Where did this leave her? Broke (rich type of broke). She then hired long-time friend Sharon Yost to help auction off part of personal designer wardrobe on eBay. And here we have celebrity eBay item of the day. Tori Spelling’s Vintage Gucci oversized clutch is up for grabs.

Tori’s vintage Gucci is dressed in white leather and features the big eye-catching signature gold double G. This bag is a true statement essential that will never go out style. The measurements of this simple purse are approximately 7” height x 11” length x 1” width.

The condition of this vintage clutch is gently loved, where it shows some sign of wear, several visible soil stains, couple of the stains look like nail polish or lipstick (located mostly in the interior), these stains might come off when cleaned. But really, this bag is vintage, which is to be expected.

So far so good, now just wait until I tell you the price, you will be stunned and tempted. Right now this simple white Gucci clutch is going for only $177.50!! And there is less than 24 hours left. So whoever gets this gem is going to get it for a decent price.

Go Check it Out!

June 11, 2007

Mary Kate Olsen Loves Her Vintage Chanel Purse
MK with her timeless white vintage - It’s an oldie but a goodie.

Just because a handbag is from a previous season doesn’t necessarily mean that it’s out dated. Especially when it comes to the classic styling of Chanel designer handbags. They will be in style for ever…

Also, just because it’s long sold out doesn’t mean you’re out of luck. Here are a few versions of MK’s bag via ebay:
> Chanel Purse in black caviar leather with shiny gold hardware. Measures 11” x 8.5” x 3.5” with strap drop of 7.5 inches. Starting Bid $699.

> Chanel Purse in black caviar leather with gold hardware. Measures 9.5″ x 6.5″ x 2.75″ and the strap drop 20.5″. Starting Bid $1. Buy It Now $499.

> Chanel Purse in bubble gum pink lizard leather with gold hardware. Measures 9” x 6.5” x 2.5” with a strap drop of 20”. Starting bid $100.

> Chanel Purse in black caviar leather with shiny gold hardware. Measures 11” x 8.5” x 3.5” with strap drop of 7.5 inches. Starting Bid $325. Buy It Now $345.

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