Favorite Chanel evening bags?

HermesNewbie · Sep 2nd, 2008, 03:00 PM

I'm looking for a Chanel evening bag. I attend at least 2 black-tie events each year and I usually carry my Kate Spade basic black nylon evening bag. I would like to upgrade to Chanel this year. Can anyone recommend one? I'm thinking black or silver would work best. If anyone has photos that would be great!

Also, is it possible to get an evening bag for less than $1K?

Thanks so much!

fleur-de-lis · Sep 2nd, 2008, 04:36 PM

Um, if you look for vintage ones on eBay they might have it less than $1k but it's hard to find a good deal. My closest bet would be the timeless clutch but that's $1500+ (it's already one of the cheaper Chanels around). You can find a pic here: http://www.chanel.com/fashion/8#8-ba...ccessories-1,1

They have it in black and if I'm not wrong there's a silver for this fall. Lambskin would be more expensive than caviar leather too.

burberryprncess · Sep 2nd, 2008, 04:44 PM

I think the timeless clutch is great for black tie events. However, it is slightly over $1,000.

ItsMyWorld · Sep 2nd, 2008, 04:44 PM

I love the timeless clutch, but I believe it is just under $1300 now.

fleur-de-lis · Sep 2nd, 2008, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by ItsMyWorld

I love the timeless clutch, but I believe it is just under $1300 now.

I kinda added in the tax for her.

HermesNewbie · Sep 2nd, 2008, 05:00 PM

Thanks, ladies -- I appreciate it!

I need to go into my local boutique and take a look. I thought I would ask here first since you ladies are the experts!

missisa07 · Sep 2nd, 2008, 05:03 PM

I agree with the timeless clutch. Very lovely and it fits a ton!

I use my wallet on chain for evening events, although it doesn't hold as much as the timeless clutch can. I like how my wallet on chain can have the chain strap tucked in though, so you can wear it several different ways (with strap, doubled strap, messenger style, no strap).

ItsMyWorld · Sep 2nd, 2008, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by fleur-de-lis

I kinda added in the tax for her.

Shhh! I have been shipping things to our vacation home in a state without Chanel to avoid tax.

fleur-de-lis · Sep 2nd, 2008, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by ItsMyWorld

Shhh! I have been shipping things to our vacation home in a state without Chanel to avoid tax.

Wow! I wish I could do that...

I'm just a regular college kid

HermesNewbie · Sep 2nd, 2008, 05:24 PM

Missisa07 -- thanks so much for the photo! That's a gorgeous bag!

ebayBAGS · Sep 2nd, 2008, 05:50 PM

I would vote the timeless clutch or the black e/w flap which is at $1750 right now.

bisousx · Sep 2nd, 2008, 09:03 PM

Timeless clutch for sure!

ronsdiva · Sep 2nd, 2008, 11:12 PM

You can't go wrong with the caviar timeless clutch or the lambskin wallet on chain (WOC). If you order from Saks when they have an egc even you can get a little extra with your purchase.

Chi town Chanel · Sep 2nd, 2008, 11:54 PM

I always use one of my wallets on a chain for black tie events. The timeless clutch is cute, but you need to hold a drink and shake hands at the same time and the clutch can become too fussy to deal with. You can wear the WOC long, or double or triple the strap. You can even tuck it in to make it a clutch if you really want to. I find that it is the easiest style of bag to use for events.

Chi town Chanel · Sep 2nd, 2008, 11:57 PM

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Originally Posted by HermesNewbie

Also, is it possible to get an evening bag for less than $1K?

The regular WOC is about $1,475. The new pouch version is less expensive, but I think the regular WOC shape will stand the test of time better than the new shape. If you go to events every year, then splurge and get something that will last, not something trendy.

Sep 2nd, 2008, 03:00 PM	#1
HermesNewbie Shopaholic! Location: USA	Favorite Chanel evening bags? I'm looking for a Chanel evening bag. I attend at least 2 black-tie events each year and I usually carry my Kate Spade basic black nylon evening bag. I would like to upgrade to Chanel this year. Can anyone recommend one? I'm thinking black or silver would work best. If anyone has photos that would be great! Also, is it possible to get an evening bag for less than $1K? Thanks so much! Last edited by HermesNewbie; Sep 2nd, 2008 at 03:03 PM.

Sep 2nd, 2008, 04:36 PM	#2
fleur-de-lis Chanel Addict Location: San Francisco	Um, if you look for vintage ones on eBay they might have it less than $1k but it's hard to find a good deal. My closest bet would be the timeless clutch but that's $1500+ (it's already one of the cheaper Chanels around). You can find a pic here: http://www.chanel.com/fashion/8#8-ba...ccessories-1,1 They have it in black and if I'm not wrong there's a silver for this fall. Lambskin would be more expensive than caviar leather too. __________________ “Elegance is not the prerogative of those who have just escaped from adolescence, but of those who have already taken possession of their future.” - Coco Chanel

Sep 2nd, 2008, 04:44 PM	#3
burberryprncess Sophie Location: I need a vacation	I think the timeless clutch is great for black tie events. However, it is slightly over $1,000. __________________ Hope your holidays are bright with surprise and delight. "Women who buy the famous 2.55 cannot only buy black." ---Karl Lagerfeld

Sep 2nd, 2008, 05:03 PM	#7
missisa07 (Isabel) Location: Hawaii	I agree with the timeless clutch. Very lovely and it fits a ton! I use my wallet on chain for evening events, although it doesn't hold as much as the timeless clutch can. I like how my wallet on chain can have the chain strap tucked in though, so you can wear it several different ways (with strap, doubled strap, messenger style, no strap). __________________ ^link to my blog! LOVE YOUR LIFE.

Sep 2nd, 2008, 05:50 PM	#11
ebayBAGS Member	I would vote the timeless clutch or the black e/w flap which is at $1750 right now. __________________ "The best things in life are free. The second best are expensive." Coco Chanel

Sep 2nd, 2008, 04:44 PM	#4
ItsMyWorld Member Location: USA	I love the timeless clutch, but I believe it is just under $1300 now.

Sep 2nd, 2008, 05:00 PM	#6
HermesNewbie Shopaholic! Location: USA	Thanks, ladies -- I appreciate it! I need to go into my local boutique and take a look. I thought I would ask here first since you ladies are the experts!

Sep 2nd, 2008, 05:24 PM	#10
HermesNewbie Shopaholic! Location: USA	Missisa07 -- thanks so much for the photo! That's a gorgeous bag!

Sep 2nd, 2008, 09:03 PM	#12
bisousx Chanel girl	Timeless clutch for sure! __________________ Lusting after: Hermes Fuchsia Ostrich Kelly Hermes Orange Birkin 30 Chanel Summer Nights flap Chanel Blush Patent flap

Sep 2nd, 2008, 11:12 PM	#13
ronsdiva GO BUCKS-AZ BOUND Location: Maryland	You can't go wrong with the caviar timeless clutch or the lambskin wallet on chain (WOC). If you order from Saks when they have an egc even you can get a little extra with your purchase. __________________ Wishlist CL's- New Simples in wine, Black Pigalles 100, Black simple 85 Black patent VP's w burgandy tip (on the way!) Pewter Lady Gres-Got them! & my HG Purple Suede Declics LV- Epi Alma in grenade (working on it!) Chanel- white caviar jumbo w gh & white cavier timeless clutch (found it-pending) Chanel- Matte black reissue 227 or 228 w gh or Black caviar jumbo w gh Bal- rh part time in anthracite, marine or eb Hermes- Vif Argent scarf in rouge

Sep 2nd, 2008, 11:54 PM	#14
Chi town Chanel Member Location: Chicago	I always use one of my wallets on a chain for black tie events. The timeless clutch is cute, but you need to hold a drink and shake hands at the same time and the clutch can become too fussy to deal with. You can wear the WOC long, or double or triple the strap. You can even tuck it in to make it a clutch if you really want to. I find that it is the easiest style of bag to use for events.