Alexa Chung, proves a great point about the timeless quilted Chanel handbag. If Chanel were a language, it’d only have one letter in their alphabet: C. I don’t claim to be fluent enough (or rich enough) in Chanel-ese but this is all I can read from the quilted Chanel handbag: Girly, classic and chic. And expensive — definitely not something to be licking.

If I could, I’d lick these bags:

Who says you can’t bank on the timeless quilted handbag without breaking the bank? Check out some of my wallet friendly picks from Urban Outfitters:

Tassel Quilted Chain Bag, 20 GBP (Available in Europe only.)

Deena and Ozzy Mini Quilted Bag, $39.99

Deena and Ozzy Quilted Tote, $39.99

Deux Lux Quilted Hobo Bag, $39.99

Source: Garance Dore