Upcoming cold seasons bring rain and nasty weather, but for fashion lovers, they also bring new collections by their favorite brands. The House of Chanel has already given us a sneak peek at its Fall/Winter collection earlier, but now, it is officially out. Naturally, the eyes of fashionistas across the globe are fixed on the fresh releases. As devoted fans of handbags, we will pay a special attention to the Chanel Fall/Winter 2021 Bag Collection and focus on its styles and prices!

The first photos of the collection appeared in mid-summer, together with the news that Chanel Increases Prices Worldwide for the Second Time in July 2021, leaving us to wonder how creative director of the brand Virginie Viard and her team are planning to mitigate the blow. Yes, you heard it right: Fall/Winter collection is usually introduced in July. Sounds a bit confusing, right?

Here is the calendar that the fashion world follows:

• Spring/Summer season lasts from January to June
• Fall/Winter season lasts from July to December

Throughout the years, the House of Chanel remains true to mademoiselle Coco’s aesthetics, who spent her entire life making edgy and chic clothing and accessories for women. Straight silhouettes, never-changing black color, classic lines, and tweed. Yet each collection has its own message to deliver, and 2021/22 season is announced a glamorous retro party straight from the 1970s.

The main motifs of this Fall/Winter 2021/22 bag collection are:

1. small sized purses
2. sequins 
3. faux fur and shearling
4. all palette of colors – from gray to deep blue
5. non-leather materials (there are lots of them)
6. metallic shades
7. playful codes
8. sparkle and shine vibes
9. contrasting materials

As we can see, the entire collection is perfect for rocking it at a fashionable event or even at a nightclub. Quite an interesting and bold approach for cold seasons where we normally expect cozy vibes.

Chanel Fall/Winter 2021 Bag Collection

If you are looking for something exclusive for your luxury handbag collection, the House of Chanel will provide you a wide choice with its new releases. All classical shapes were included in the recent collection:

• Chanel Classic Flap
• Chanel 19
• Chanel 2.55
• Chanel Boy
• Chanel Hobo
• Chanel bucket
• Chanel shopping tote
• Chanel Messenger

The diversity of colors, materials, and details is really huge, so we’ve decided to group all goods according to models. The next part of our Chanel Fall/Winter 2021 Bag Collection talk is everything about styles and prices.

Chanel Fall/Winter 2021: Classic Flap

The Flap bag is a signature model of the luxury brand. No wonder that it was included into the upcoming collection in a vast range of materials and sizes. There is actually a huge choice for fashion lovers: classic black colors in premium quality leather to match a winter outfit, cozy tweed and wool options for fall days, and lots of sequins for bold and edgy fashionistas.

*suggested retail price on the official website of the brand

Feel lost in all these materials? Check our Ultimate Chanel Leather and Material Guide: Which Chanel Leather is Better?

Chanel Fall/Winter 2021: Chanel 2.55

Chanel 2.55 has less material variations than the flap bag, yet it surprises with a large palette of deep noble colors: snowy white and gray for neutral winter outfits, stunning burgundy red and shining metallic copper shades for bright fall. And of course, iconic black – the personal favorite of Coco Chanel.

*suggested retail price on the official website of the brand

Chanel Fall/Winter 2021: Chanel Boy

This model has always been outstanding in the list of classic Chanel purses. The boldest and most courageous color ideas are usually the distinctive features of Chanel Boy. This Fall/Winter season, fashion lovers are going to rock this silhouette in the juicy shades of navy blue, fuchsia, carrot, light purple, emerald green – there is not a single chance to be left unnoticed!

*suggested retail price on the official website of the brand

Hesitating which of these models to get next? We understand you, they are all gorgeous and chic! Read our comparison in the article Which Chanel Bag to Buy First If You Want Classics: Top 3 most Iconic Chanel Bags. It will definitely help you make up your mind and never regret the purchase!

Chanel Fall/Winter 2021: Chanel 19 Bag

Remarkable both in the numbers of materials and colors, Chanel 19 with its puffy look, it a total must-have for any cold season! Unlike the edgy Chanel Boy purse, it appears in illustrious and dull-colored palette: terracotta, khaki, light gray, brown. Some non-leather models are also here to steal your heart: suede lambskin in camel and white shades, checkered cotton purse in pink and gray, tweed options in gorgeous ecru (a color of unbleached linen).

*suggested retail price on the official website of the brand

Although not belonging to the ranks of iconic purses of the brand, Chanel 19 is still loved by many. It was the last gift of talented Karl Lagerfeld to the fashion society. Read all about this model in our article -  Is Chanel 19 Bag Worth Buying? Ultimate New Chanel “It” Bag Review.

Chanel Fall/Winter 2021: Chanel Gabrielle Hobo Bag

Gabrielle Hobo has the least surprising variations among all, yet it is still worth our attention. The collection is mostly represented in black and white shades, however, the lovers of bright colors and this model will find something to treat themselves. Small and medium-sized Gabrielle Hobo handbags are introduced in pink, denim blue, and dark blue colors.

*suggested retail price on the official website of the brand

Chanel Fall/Winter 2021: Other Chanel Models

There are also 5 purse silhouettes that deserve to be included into our Chanel Fall/Winter 2021 Bag Collection guide. Their materials, styles and prices are in the table below.

*suggested retail price on the official website of the brand

Chanel Fall/Winter 2021: Small Leather Goods

Our article would have been incomplete without mentioning small leather goods of the current collection.

*suggested retail price on the official website of the brand

Chanel Fall/Winter 2021 Bag Collection: First Reviews

We can definitely say that the purses introduced by Chanel are synonyms of art. Every collection of the brand is met with enthusiasm and thousands of comments on purse forums.

What about Chanel Fall/Winter 2021 Bag Collection? What do fashionistas think? Are they drawn to the shimmering retro vibes and non-leather materials?

Well, people still cannot forgive the luxury brand for sudden price increase, and look at the new collection through the prism of a price tag. Some users say that these bag models give them “granny vibes”. Others are disappointed with the prevailing mini and small sizes in the collection, saying that “they can hardly fit a phone”. But most people are just shocked that a tiny purse can cost more than $10,000.

Overall, ordinary customers are not ready to rush to the boutiques to sweep the new Chanel Fall/Winter 2021 Bag Collection off the shelves. It is just difficult to imagine spending such a huge sum on a seasonal bag. There are many complaints that it would be hard to resell the bag later, so going for a classic or vintage model is a safe choice.

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