First off, lemme just say, Chanel’s Metiers d’Art collections? Total eye candy. I mean, that 2.55 Reissue bag they keep trotting out? Classic for a reason, duh. But the rainbow versions? That’s where the fun *really* begins. They just, like, take that iconic shape and BAM! Inject it with pure joy.
I saw one the other day – I think it was from 2020, maybe? – and I swear, I almost drooled. (Don’t judge, you would too!). It was all these pastel-ish hues, kinda subtle but still, you know, screaming “I’m a Chanel rainbow purse and I’m fabulous.” I think it’s the perfect way to inject a little personality into your OOTD (Outfit of the Day, for the uninitiated, lol).
And then there’s the Gabrielle bag. Okay, not *technically* always rainbow, but I’ve def seen some rainbow-inspired versions floating around on resale sites and stuff. And those are just… ugh. *Chef’s kiss*. They’re a little more modern, maybe a bit edgier than the 2.55, but still super chic.
Okay, so, like, full disclosure here: I don’t actually *own* a Chanel rainbow purse. Yet. It’s def on the bucket list, though. The price tag? Ouch. Let’s just say I’m currently saving up. It’s an investment, right? I mean, it’s Chanel! And a rainbow one, at that! It’ll probably be worth, like, a million dollars someday, lol (okay, maybe not, but a girl can dream!).
Honestly, I think what makes them so appealing is that they’re just…unexpected. Chanel can sometimes be a bit, um, *serious*, if ya know what I mean? A little too “old money” for my taste sometimes. But the rainbow? It’s like Chanel decided to let loose and have some fun.
Okay, random thought: I wonder if Karl Lagerfeld ever designed a rainbow purse? Probably. He was a legend.