Karl Lagerfeld stayed true to his classic Chanel designs with this Spring 2009 handbag collection, but he did get a little funky and fresh as well. As usual, all of the purses were in black and white, and many were the classic quilted design. We saw leather handbags that look exactly like the shopping bag strait from the Chanel boutique in Paris. His non-traditional handbags this season were long and skinny, and the classic quilted leather pouch had the straps on the side of the bag, rather than on top. So it appeared as if the bag was being carried sideways, which I think is very interesting if not at all practical. It would make getting in and out of the bag a two handed effort, which isn't always easy. Not exactly a handbag, Karl designed a quilted leather guitar bag/case, for those times when an ordinary guitar case just won't do. I thought this collection was feminine and beautiful, as well as a bit predictable. I look forward to seeing the sideways quilted purse on the streets.
Wanna see the shoes from this collection?
Tags: chanel, spring 2009