À la mode. Burberry Trench

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Passé. Burberry Trench

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The Burberry Trench is definitely a stable coat that has withstood the test of time. In 1879, the Burberry trench coat as we know it today was created by Thomas Burberry. The fabric was a revolutionary design he came up with called gabardine. This rain-resistant yet comfortable fabric caught the attention of the British army and soon thousands of military men were sporting the coats. Not only soldiers found the trench to be trendy, many fashion houses began to replicate his design. A classic Burberry trench is made from 26 different sized pieces of gabardine, a buckle belt, D rings, and 10 cross over buttons. Burberry not only made a practical garment, but one that was stylish and would be worn hundreds of years later.                              

           

À la mode. Chanel 2.55

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Passé. Chanel 2.55

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The Chanel 2.55 is arguably the most recognizable and stylish purse to this day. Mademoiselle Chanel created something not only timeless, but classic. This purse has probably been produced, reproduced, and replicated a million times over the past fifty-seven years. In 1954, Chanel made a mega comeback on the fashion scene and in February of 1955 (2.55), she debuted one incredible bag. Her inspiration for the signature chain and leather straps came from key chains she had seen at the convent where she grew up. As for the iconic quilted pattern the inspiration is behind it is believed to come from the pattern seen on horse jockey’s jackets.

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Coco’s original Chanel 2.55 is recognizable for the “the Mademoiselle lock”, and also the red interior lining.  In 1983, Karl Lagerfeld took over Chanel and what is known as the “Classic Flap” was issued. The Classic Flap came in a variety of sizes, fabrics, and colors, but is most recognizable for the interlocking C’s on the lock. On the Chanel 2.55’s 50^th birthday in 2005, Karl Lagerfeld gave us the “Reissue 2.55” to commemorate the original. The Reissue features the classic Mademoiselle lock.

I’m sure so many women out there appreciate the continuity of a bag like this as much as I do. Today a Chanel 2.55 will run anywhere from $2,000-$5,000 depending on if it’s new or vintage. You may think that is outrageous for a handbag, but if it will last another half a century and continues to be a classic, I say it’s worth every penny.

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Début.

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