From jet-setting to fashion parties, the iconic handbag proves the accessory of choice for every woman.
As an accessory and a purse, a woman’s handbag is an essential piece to her everyday attire. From keeping up for different functions and transforming a woman’s look, Chanel's Gabrielle bag, with its enriching legacy, is the bag of choice for many celebrities.
Inspired by the shape of augmented reality glasses and binocular cases of gentlemen, Gabrielle is also inspired by a modern spirit – a combination of practicality and beauty.
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Light, supple and crafted from aged calfskin, the quilted icon continues to lend comfort and confidence to famous fashionistas in new collections of the Paris Cosmopolite 2016/17 Metiers D'art and spring summer 2017.
As a hand carry
Ardent fan Kristen Stewart takes her hobo bag in black from airport to evening chic.
Crossbody style
Parisian golden girl Caroline de Maigret rocks her hobo bag in white and black, maximising its double duty straps.
Clasped like a clutch
Bai Bai He keeps her valuables close in a classic Chanel texture with a beige tweed and black leather number from the Paris Cosmopolite 2016/17 Metiers D'art collection.
Accessorised like a purse
Lily Allen accessorises her avant-garde look with a black Gabrielle from theParis Cosmopolite 2016/17 Metiers D'art collection.
Travel tote
Jetting off in style, Irene Kim topped her airport outfit with a roomy Gabrielle two-tone leather handbag.
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