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The Coco Chanel handbag was the first one with a shoulder strap - in this case it was a chain and created a sensation, becoming hugely popular. Coco Chanel had in fact retired from business, but made a comeback at the age of 71 with this handbag. It had an empowering effect on women as it left both hands free. In the first year of making the handbag, Coco had to turn away orders because she didn't have enough staff to fill them. Always insisting on quality workmanship meant that each bag took longer to make than might have otherwise been the case.

Authentic Chanel handbags now cost up to $1500, but you can get fake ones in some countries for less than $60. The brand is so popular, that many people don't mind owning a fake one when the real deal is out of their budget range - even if the workmanship is not as beautiful. While the House of Chanel is committed to dealing with fake impersonations, there is not a lot they can do about them - especially when they come from other countries.

Today there are many variations of the Chanel wallets with shoulder strap, some real; others fake. Their popularity has lasted over fifty years - a true indication that the invention was truly needed. Even in 2006 the new line of Chanel handbags was eagerly waited for and the design of leather strap with gold chain embedded snapped up as soon as it appeared."

Chanel is the one of the most renowned French fashion houses in the world. Founded by Gabrielle Coco Chanel, her middle name Coco was given to her when she worked in a cafe, in France. Chanel UK specializes in hate couture, custom made from expensive high-end fabric with lot of attention to detailing. They are also known for their ready to wear collection, which has elegant styles and are very popular for their vintage handbags. Karl Dangerfield continues to deliver high end fashion at its best.

Rewind Vintage Affairs, a well-known company selling designer vintage bags, clothing and accessories, provides an exceptional range of cheap Chanel bags. These pieces are rare and very inspirational. They offer a great selection of blazers, costume jewellery and vintage handbags.

The timeless jewellery,which they have on offer are necklaces,earrings and bracelets. The vintage jewellery is in mint condition are from trusted sources. For example,the Chanel sunglasses with classic intertwined CC logo. The medallion is roughly5 and a half cm long the jewellery is gold plated, made in the 1980, a great piece to have in the jewellery box.