2005
Handbag
1998 (made)
1998 (made)
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In 1998, Chanel released Karl Lagerfield's '2005' handbag, the descendant of the 2.55 created by Gabrielle Chanel in 1955 and still influential half a century on. Using the latest technology, its rigid lightweight polyethylene shell is clothed by hand over an aluminium frame in tight black jersey, tweed or leather. Formed to sit comfortably against the hips, its shape also recalls the female body, while its interior is a fetishistic dream, with corset-style laced mobile phone holder, zips and pockets.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 4 parts.
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| Title | 2005 (assigned by artist) |
| Materials and techniques | Plastic, covered with black jersey; metal |
| Brief description | Black jersey handbag, Chanel, French 1998, with varnished aluminum strap, black cloth storage bag, and black cardboard packaging in same style bag |
| Physical description | Rectangular handbag made of black jersey, plastic and aluminium |
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| Credit line | Given by Chanel Limited |
| Summary | In 1998, Chanel released Karl Lagerfield's '2005' handbag, the descendant of the 2.55 created by Gabrielle Chanel in 1955 and still influential half a century on. Using the latest technology, its rigid lightweight polyethylene shell is clothed by hand over an aluminium frame in tight black jersey, tweed or leather. Formed to sit comfortably against the hips, its shape also recalls the female body, while its interior is a fetishistic dream, with corset-style laced mobile phone holder, zips and pockets. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | T.7:1 to 3-1999 |
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| Record created | May 21, 2001 |
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