Recently a friend of mine referred to her Chanel 2.55 handbag as her "two and a half". That remark got me thinking about how far the 2.55 had come over its 5 decades. Never changing too much from the original design by Coco herself, the 2.55 has always been the calling card of the 'Ladies who Lunch' but has also become a status symbol for young Hollywood. Seen on the arms of everyone from Lindsay Lohan and Paris Hilton to the Olsen twins, the 2.55 is almost as crucial to a starlets career as bling is to a rapper.
Today, everyone wants a 2.55. I prefer the 80's style Jumbo XL; perfect for everyday and can fit all my essentials for the evening. The 'two and a half' is and will always be the perfect bag that goes with everything from jeans to evening gowns. An icon all by itself and an essential for every wardrobe.
images from TFS, Vintagecouture.com and The Purse Forum
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