The Ultimate Guide to Chanel Bags by Alexandra Fullerton is the perfect illustrated book for anyone who is passionate about the iconic handbags of the legendary fashion house Chanel. As part of the new Brand Bible series, this 192-page book is dedicated to Chanel's most famous bag models, their stories and the people who made them famous. With stunning photography and exciting insights into the vision behind the designs, the fascination with Chanel bags is taken to a whole new level.
The history of Chanel is inextricably linked to the revolutionary Coco Chanel, who not only changed the fashion world, but also the silhouette of women from the ground up. Her bags, such as the iconic 2.55, which was first introduced in February 1955 and is still considered one of the most coveted handbags in the world, are not only a fashion object, but also a symbol of timeless elegance and practical luxury. The Boy Bag and the Classic Flap (11.12) are also among the most popular models. These bags not only characterize modern street style, they also reflect the history of Chanel.
In The Ultimate Guide to Chanel Bags, the named classics are presented, but the it-bags, special editions and the artistic minaudieres are not neglected either. Author Alexandra Fullerton, who worked as a fashion director for renowned magazines for many years, uses her expert knowledge and passion for fashion and style to guide readers through the fascinating world of Chanel bags and explains how the models became icons in pop culture - in films, on the red carpet and in the fashion world. She also looks at the exquisite craftsmanship behind the artful handbags and discusses the importance of authenticity in the vintage and pre-loved bag universe.
Brief history of the brand
The classic models (history and characteristics)
The It models/street style favorites
Special/special models
In pop culture
Craftsmanship/Authenticity/Vintage & pre-loved universe
Fun facts: the finest materials, the most expensive models
Alexandra Fullerton is an Essex Girl by birth and former Londoner, however she now resides in Norfolk, having done a pandemic pivot towards a more rural life. She lives in a small village with her husband, daughter, long-haired chihuahua Ozzie, and Nibbles the rabbit. The majority of Alexs career has been spent on magazines as a fashion director (7.5 years as Fashion director at Stylist magazine, 5 years as fashion director at large of Glamour UK) which meant styling A-list actors, musical icons and celebrities (including Kylie Minogue, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Sophie Turner, Florence Welch and Kelly Rowland), travelling the world to shoot fashion stories and sitting front row at fashion shows. Now Alex is self-employed and has a portfolio career that combines fashion writing for The Telegraph and Bazaar Arabia, commercial styling (brands she has worked with include Stella McCartney and Marks & Spencer), personal styling, ghostwriting, writing her own books and running a shopping platform My3Words.co. When not working, Alex loves to explore provincial charity shops and dreams of unearthing a stash of Hermčs Birkin bags. alexandrafullerton.com / @alexandrafullerton
