Clear's The Thing III

Most of the time when someone says Chanel, I think of the subtly elderly (though never out of style) quilted purses my Mom used to wear in the late 80s. Well, kudos to you,  Karl Lagerfield, this is no longer the case.  

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Chanel- Cassette Clutch

(Also available in Opaque Black)

Clear's The Thing II

It's shockingly practical. Not just for Chanel, but for the entire fashion world. Why let the random clutter of your over-sized briefcase-purse hybrid hide from your blind, desperately scrummaging hand, when instead it could be compartmentalized, ordered, and displayed in broad daylight? It's hardly a briefcase, it's a toolbox. The emergency-car-break-down kit of your daily life, polished up by a designer logo and luxe chain strap. The implied monopoly is also brilliant- if you want your compact/purse/sunglasses/lipstick to fit perfectly, they better be Chanel too. 

But I'm still left wondering...Where is the clasp? How does it open? Do I need a screwdriver?

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Chanel- Perspex Briefcase