The brand is famed for its creative director Karl Lagerfeld, perfumes such as Chanel No 5 and its distinctive quilted handbags. Its owners Alain Wertheimer and his brother Gerard are the grandsons ...
There are fittings drawn from athletic equipment, including a carabiner clasp in the shape of the Chanel No. 5 logo, a “sport cord” chain, and a swivel fastener inspired by the 2.55 bag.