Designers Handbags

Claudia Schiffer seems to be the model of the season in the eyes of Karl Lagerfeld, with the Kaiser choosing his fellow German as the face of the Chanel spring summer 2008 advertising campaign.

While the beach setting is perfect for spring and summer, is the the black and white tweed suit suitable beachwear? Wouldn’t Claudia look more at home on the beach in one of the Chanel demin bikini’s as seen on the runway as modeled by Gemma Ward?

The Olympe Stratus GM is a lightweight, comfortable bag with a resin LV plaque and chunky braided handle and optional shoulder strap.

You’ve got to love that Paris Hilton loves the paparazzi’s attention. “Why on Earth must we love that, Elle?” – you ask? Why, because this gives her designer freebies, like Chanel bags. Alright, alright, it’s plenty of reason for us bag desirers to hate Paris.

BUT here is Ms. Hilton perfectly posing to show us a great, clear shot of an amazingly gorgeous Chanel bag. And you know what – I believe that’s reason to love the egotist in the socialite.

So thanks Paris! Ahh to be born into wealth and fame … sigh.

As you can see from the mini photo inside the large, the bag’s not really a clutch, but a flap with the strap removed. That is a great idea! Imagine, a jumbo sized Chanel flap could be … a day clutch! Faaabulous! *Dreams off into Elle’s happy place*

I know we’ve already seen pics of a celebrity toting a Balenciaga Giant Hardware Bag, and I’ve already mentioned it here. It doesn’t matter, ladies. You can never get enough Balenciaga (or is that just me)? Just take a look at the fabulous, outrageous, and supreme supermodel Janice Dickinson (can you tell I adore her)?

Janice is being her usual over-the-top self, so the gorgeous Balenciaga Giant City Bag in Vert Gazon (grass green) sitting next to her on the floor almost slipped my radar. Unlike Katie Holmes’ Day style I featured yesterday, Ms. Dickinson has chosen the exact same stunning color in the quintessential City style. If you don’t own a bbag, you should definitely start with a City. As with the Day style, this stunning bag also comes with regular hardware. Available via Balenciaga NY (212-206-0872).