It is one of the more unlikely summer trends of 2013, but thanks to one high fashion label’s love for children’s building blocks, plastic is back.Chanel’s £5,000 ‘Lego’ clutch bag has been seen slung over the shoulders of celebrities such as Rita Ora, Rihanna and the Kardashian clan.The tiny Plexiglass bag bears a striking similarity to the Danish children’s toy bricks, but its price is far from an actual Lego box. Plastic fan: Rita Ora wears the £5,370 Chanel 'Lego' clutch during a night out at Soho's The Box Worth its weight: The cult Chanel bag has sold out despite its jaw-dropping price tag and has been seen left, right and centre on famous shoulders Measuring only 12cm x 20cm x 5.5cm, the £5,370 price tag appears only to have aided the Chanel clutch's reputation as the ‘it’ bag of Summer 2013.Plastic has become ‘fabtastic’, and is no longer associated with jelly-sandals and the 1980s, but with innovation and high fashion. Gucci’s £770 Aristographic Perspex clutch sold out on Net-A-Porter, a crystal embellished PVC clutch by Shourock retails at £520.Designer Charlotte Olympia’s Perspex clutches comes in novelty shapes such as watermelons and movie clappers, and her Box Office Pandora bag in see-thorough and gold plastic will set fashionistas back £1,595.The waiting list for the Lego clutch?
It was only made as a limited edition product and has sold out. Child's play: The Plexiglass Lego clutch was only made in limited edition and has already sold out, despite being twice as expensive as a classic quilted Chanel bagFashion forward fans of plastic clutches show off their prized possession at Cartier Queens Cup at Smiths Lawn, Windsor, last month ‘ told The Times.‘They have become real collector’s items.’At the Danish toy company, the original inspiration for the Chanel clutch is 'unmistakable' and 'flattering'.'This new clutch design featuring the bright colours and Lego block shape is flattery in its sincerest form,' Emma Owen, PR manager at Lego told the Times.'We are trilled to see that our brand, that is typically synonymous with children, is now inspiring innovative catwalk designs.'For budgetarians and those unable to get their hands on the prized Chanel Lego clutch, the high street is not far behind and on-trend plastic bags can be found for under £20 in Accessorize
, Zara and New Look.We can't find that Page.Here's what's trending on Polyvore now.Top Sets Created by Our Members #1085 Marjorie by blueberrylexie march 1, 2017 top set by tinkertot Untitled #107 by brittany-phelps As a modern, more edgy take on the original Chanel flap bag, the Chanel Boy bag is one of Chanel’s most sought-after bags. Its structured lines and pronounced hardware have made the Chanel Boy bag forever recognizable. Countless celebrities and trendsetters including Sarah Jessica Parker, Beyonce, Jennifer Lopez, and Elizabeth Olsen have been seen carrying this iconic bag. The Chanel Boy bags come in a variety of colors, sizes, and materials such as leather and tweed. Shop: Chanel 2.55, Chanel Bags, Vintage Chanel, Chanel JewelryShop Chanel’s Most Incredible Cult Runway Bags Right Now Scroll To See More Images Sure, Chanel’s quilted 2.55 bag is one of the most coveted items in the world, but in the fashion community, it’s the label’s rare, quirky runway styles that are the truly “It” Chanel bags to own.
If you’ve ever cruised the street style shots from Paris couture week or any of the global fashion weeks, you’ll also know that owning one of these cult bags is a sure-fire ticket to getting yourself snapped by any passing photographer. MORE: Here’s the Biggest Collection of Chanel Bags in the Country But how does one find these bags? They’re nearly impossible to spot in a retail setting, and even trickier to snag online. Starting today, however, you can be one of the people spotted carrying some of Chanel’s most “look at me” bags — if you’ve got about $10,000 to spare that is. Right now, high-end online retailer Moda Operandi is hosting one of the most jaw-dropping Chanel bag trunk shows of all time, featuring a selection of obsessed-over bags from the label’s runway shows, as well as other limited-edition items that are no longer in production. MORE: How to Spot Fake Designer Bags: A Complete Guide Yes, there’s the “Lait de Coco” bag that’s shaped like a milk carton;
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A RUNWAY PEARL & BLACK LUCITE LEGO CLUTCH BAGCHANEL, 2014With dustbag and box.7" W x 5" H x 2.25" D To complete your account, we may request additional information. If this is your first time purchasing with Christie’s, we must ship your order to the cardholder’s billing address or a corporate work address which we are able to verify independently. or at +1 212-636-2002. Please contact department for additional images. Review the grading system.Please contact department for additional images. Specialist's Notes: First introduced by Chanel in the Spring/ Summer 2013 Runway Collection, the lego clutch quickly became the object of desire for both handbag collectors and connoisseurs alike. The interpretation of the childhood favorite is playful, while staying true to the fashion house’s aesthetic. Crafted from plexiglass and lined in lambskin, there is nothing childish nor toy-like about the composition. Worn as an evening clutch in hand, or over the shoulder by way of a pearl shoulder strap, the versatile lego clutch will add an element of flair to any outfit of choice.