That's Not My Age was strolling past the Chanel shop on Sloane Street today, oh yes I do sometimes venture into the posh part of town, when a small hamper with the double C logo grabbed me by the throat. I stared in wonderment at this object for ooh five minutes, came to my senses and then took out my camera phone. Is this hamper for real? More to the point, is it for sale? How much does it cost? And who apart from Lily Allen would want it?
Subsequent research tells me that the rustic look was big on the straw-strewn Chanel spring catwalk, which was all fun and frolics...a good old roll in the hay! But That's Not My Age thinks this a case of the Kaiser's New Clothes. And so, the Chanel hamper has to go.
What do you think?
13 comments:
Er... very odd? I have no fashion sense. I have no idea why I'm answering this...
I'm sorry but I have to agree. That collection does nothing for me. Hessian Chanel suits? Bring back boucle I say!
No... surely not? Has to be just for props for the window display?! If not and it is 'for real' then I am afraid it has to go into the bin! (p.s. will email you re : 'art in the home'!) x
It could double up as a handbag! Do you think it will be cheaper than a 2.55?
Hi there-well I'd rather have a Chanel bag for the equivalent in cost!!
Yep fashion bin because the only hamper one should have is a Fortnum & Mason! While you're at it chuck Lily in too x
Sparx - you obviously do have fashion sense, it is very odd.
RG - I agree, the hessian stuff is hideous - I was going to chuck it all in the fashion bin too but it was late and I was tired!
SE - I did wonder if it was a prop for the window display & couldn't see it at the catwalk show but then I did read a report that mentioned the hamper. Think I'll have to go back and pretend I'd like to buy it!
LF - it probably is cheaper than a 2.55 - I'll let you know when I have finished my research.
SR - Yep, I think that would be a better investment - unless of course you go on lots of family picnics!
MDS - yes and yes!
Hmmm not convinced about that one. A bit OTT and awfully annoying if it snagged your brand new Wolfords! Besides KK would just fill his with cans of diet coke. Hope you don't mind me adding you to my blog reading list - I think everyone should know that you MET MARY (yep... still not over that one!) x
Happily, this hamper is outside my budget. I'll be adding an enormous curious question mark to mine... (joke). I say add the 'c's to the bin and save the hamper - might come in handy if the weather improves.
After watching the last Chanel show Mr FF told me that Karl's lost the plot. Is he getting past it? Or not? I don't know. I can't tell if this hamper is Visionary or not...Maybe Amanda Harlech will use it when she leaves her suite at the Ritz and ventures home to her country estate.
I bet this will go down a treat with the Glynebourne and Polo set. Contraoersial I quite like it. Would never have a use for it though. :-)
TG39 - yes I agree, wouldn't want to ladder an expensive pair of tights on a very expensive hamper - and thank you for adding me to your blog roll. I am honoured. Still can't quite believe the Mary Portas story myself!
Susan - the more I think about the hamper the more I'm convinced it's a joke. But it would be useful - sans C's - for a summer picnic.
FF - that's it! KL designed it with his muse and her country mansion in mind. You are visionary!
F - it's yours!
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