It’s not often that a new bag design becomes an instant classic, especially when its predecessors are legendary; but such is the case with CHANEL’s new 19 bag; 19 for 2019, and whose elder is the 2.55. How do you top that?
Above: Chanel 19 bag featured on the chanel fall-winter 2020/21 rtw runway (photo courtesy chanel)
Well, the CHANEL 19 is not looking to top or replace any previous bag design, but to offer a new and modern silhouette that is a beautiful juxtaposition of soft and hard lines. It’s a bag for everybody; it has a practical soft structure that as the brand describes, “liberates movement”, and statement hardware featured in its chain straps and iconic interlocking Cs that also hold their own practical purpose.
Above: close up of Chanel 19 bag featured on the chanel fall-winter 2020/21 rtw runway (photo courtesy chanel)
Above: CHANEL 19 Bags Dinner Party
Above: CHANEL 19 Bags Family Photo
THE STRUCTURE:
Similar in silhouette to the Classic Flap in that both are rectangular and structured, where the CHANEL 19 differs from its iconic counterpart is in its ultra-supple slouchiness courtesy of the softest buttery lambskin used (or tweed, or fabric), and it’s oversized and therefore less rigid quilting. Said to be so designed to liberate movement, the softness of the bag highlights its cosy, huggable quality, which naturally leaves plenty for us to love, and plenty more we can stuff into the bag for our day-to-day.
Above: CHANEL 19 maxi Flap Bag in Washed Denim, $8,170
Above: CHANEL 19 maxi Flap Bag in Washed denim, $8,170, Small Flap bag in Washed denim, $6,800, and waist bag in Washed denim, $5,060.
THE HARDWARE:
On the other hand, the hardware of the CHANEL 19’s shoulder strap is testament that sometimes we can actually have it all. Silver, aged gold, and ruthenium are interlaced with leather linking the three metal finishes in succession, making it a statement feature in and of itself.
Above: CHANEL 19 Medium Flap Bag in black Lambskin, Gold-Tone, Silver-Tone & Ruthenium-Finish Metal, $8,140
On hand: Chanel Bracelet in Metal & Strass, $5,040
THE ICON:
Lastly, there’s also the notable leather interwoven CC lock clasp that taps into and commemorates two of the maison’s distinctive signatures in its conception. And a guarantee that this design is immune to looking dated. So yes, it is a bag that works now and forever.
Above from left to right: CHANEL 19 Medium Flap Bag in black Lambskin, Gold-Tone, Silver-Tone & Ruthenium-Finish Metal, $8,140
Chanel 19 Small Flap bag in Washed denim, Gold-Tone, Silver-Tone & Ruthenium-Finish Metal, $6,800
chanel 19 maxi flap bag in Printed Silk, Gold-Tone, Silver-Tone & Ruthenium-Finish Metal, Black, Blue, Pink & White, $7,470
On hand: chanel necklace in Metal, Glass & Strass, $3,000
Above left: chanel 19 maxi flap bag in Printed Silk, Gold-Tone, Silver-Tone & Ruthenium-Finish Metal, Black, Blue, Pink & White, $7,470
ABOVE RIGHT: chanel 19 large flap bag in green Lambskin, Gold-Tone, Silver-Tone & Ruthenium-Finish Metal, $8,950
On Chair: chanel necklace in Metal, Glass & Strass, $3,000, and Sandal in Satin & Strass, $1,900
Above left: chanel 19 waist bag in orange Lambskin, Gold-Tone, Silver-Tone & Ruthenium-Finish Metal, $5,370
ABOVE RIGHT: chanel 19 Medium flap bag in dark pink Lambskin, Gold-Tone, Silver-Tone & Ruthenium-Finish Metal, $8,140
On hand: Chanel bracelet in Metal, Glass & Diamanté Gold, Blue & Crystal, $1,570
On rack: Chanel black tweed jacket and necklace in Metal, Glass & Strass, $1,760
Above: CHANEL 19 Medium Flap Bag in black Lambskin, Gold-Tone, Silver-Tone & Ruthenium-Finish Metal, $8,140
Above left: chanel 19 Medium flap bag in orange Lambskin, Gold-Tone, Silver-Tone & Ruthenium-Finish Metal, $8,140
Above Right: CHANEL 19 Medium Flap Bag in black Lambskin, Gold-Tone, Silver-Tone & Ruthenium-Finish Metal, $8,140
On Table (Clockwise from top left): chanel necklace in Metal, Glass & Strass, $3,000
Chanel bracelet in Metal, Glass & Diamanté Gold, Blue & Crystal, $1,570
Chanel Bracelet in Metal & Strass, $5,040
Chanel necklace in Metal, Glass & Strass, $1,760
The CHANEL 19 BAG, available in CHANEL boutiques islandwide.
Special thanks to FRITZ HANSEN BY W. ATELIER for the Venue.
PHOTOGRAPHY BY ADELE CHAN USING THE LEICA M10-P + SUMMILUX-M 35MM F/1.4 ASPH LENS.
STYLING BY JOE TAN.
Assisted by Tia Bhaskar.
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