Goldilocks- was that the little girl who had to have everything just right??

Today I came accross a person who I showed everything I have to, she wanted a brown bag but not too brown....and so begins one of the funniest interactions of my whole carreer.

So the vintage Louis Vuitton was too brown and she didnt like that the designer had put his initials on everything...."I mean really who does this guy Louis think he is? "
I had a very hard time keeping a straight face after that comment!! The next bag she picked up was my beautiful brown snake skin...."Err....thats not for sale....I made it and...." I stated to say when she interuppted to say that "This one is too scaly..."
Next I decided to show her a Bally...you cant go wrong with buttery soft kid...I thought...I have two in stock...a beautiful tan tote bag and a cheerful messenger bag...
"No No NO NO!!!- Your not listening you stupid man!! All these bags are too Brown..."

"Well perhaps Madam would like to see something in a fawn , beige or cream?" - (That's right Michael !! Think Mrs. Slocombe....only I will talk incessently about my Puppy rather than my Pussy!) She seemed happy with my suggestion of my fawn, beige or cream....so I showed the lady a fawn colored Valentino bag with rose gold hardware...it is so pretty yet plain. It has a little bit of rouching on the side pocket and the only other adornment is the leather strapping used to hold the bag together.

"Oh - it's SO soft. What is it made of? " ...."It's made of slink..." I chimed not wanting to offer any further explanation... "What is slink? "  Now I am in trouble I thought!!
"Slink madam is the tanned hide of a very young animal usually a calf , pig or kid."
  "How young are these Animals? " ...." Slink is usually made from the still born of such animals...and was highly prized for producing  luxurously soft pelts....There is quite often only enough leather to produce a pair of gloves...."

"That's disgusting...."  she said.....I was at a complete loss as to what to show her next. After hesitating for a moment my inner shop assistant promted me to show her a black bag...I pointed out that it went beautifully with the outfit she was wearing...the black and white and that it would go equally well with jeans as it would with her work clothes...she nodded and looked at another black bag and then said "No- I will take that one you just showed me. "

And so ended the story of Goldilocks- Who wanted a brown bag, not too brown but left the store with a black bag that was just right. 

The Ultimate Luxury.

What is the ultimate luxury? For me the untimate in luxury is 1000 count sheets or amazing Towels. For others it might be an imported car. Luxury is hard to define and means different things for different people. The dictionary provideds us with the following definition:

lux·u·ry  (lgzh-r, lksh-)

n. pl. lux·u·ries

1. Something inessential but conducive to pleasure and comfort.

2. Something expensive or hard to obtain.

3. Sumptuous living or surroundings: lives in luxury.

adj.

Providing luxury: a luxury car.

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[Middle English luxurie, lust, from Old French, from Latin luxuria, excess, luxury, from luxus.]

Synonyms: luxury, extravagance, frill
These nouns denote something desirable that is not a necessity: the real luxury of riding in a limousine; a simple wedding without any extravagances; caviar and other culinary frills.

Today - I found the ultimate in luxury ! Many of my clients will say I dont need it.. This has nothing to do with need this is purely and simply a luxury. It is made of the softest lambskin and is made to CHANEL's exacting standards.

The inside is lined with CHANEL's signature burgandy leather. The outer shell is buttery soft lambskin and it has been created with no imperfections. As always the stitch lines on the diamond quilting line up perfectly. The Gilt on the chain handle is 24ct Rolled gold and has stood up well to the passing of time. 

This Cosmetic box is the ultimate in luxury and has plenty of room to stash all of your beaute needs. No one else need ever see it. It would be your little luxury that you do not need to share with anyone. This is the ultimate gift for the woman who has everything.  

Chanel 2.55 Classic flap bag.

This classic bag was created by Cocco Chanel in February 1955 and was reissued to celebrate 50 years of the company. The Chanel flap bag has been the go to bag for celebrities and Royalty alike. It has been re released in a variety of colors & finishes.

Prices in CHANEL boutiques are increased by as much as $500 AUD per year. At present the prices for a Medium bag is $4200- AUD . It is for this reason that that CHANEL bags continue to command  higer resale prices on the vintage market.

When I first started selling vintage CHANEL 15 years ago - I sold them for no more than than $500- each these days I sell them for $1500 to $2500. In fact prices have gone up by 35% in the last 2 years alone.

AVOIR has a number of CHANEL bags in the showroom at 8 Byres St , Newstead Q 4006