But “pocket books”?
My brain kinda short circuits a little. I guess they’re talking about, like, little books *about* Chanel? Not, like, Chanel-branded notebooks (though, honestly, I wouldn’t put it past them to sell those for an arm and a leg).
I saw something about “Pocket Bios: Coco Chanel” by Al Berenger. That sounds like it could be one. A teeny tiny biography you can shove in your, well, pocket. You know, for when you’re waiting for the bus and suddenly have this burning desire to know more about the woman who basically invented chic. Or maybe you just want to look sophisticated? Who knows.
Then there’s “The Little Book of Chanel” by Emma Baxter. I’m guessing that’s a similar vibe. Maybe a bit more in-depth? I’m picturing lots of pretty pictures of classic bags and maybe some history about the fabrics and the *reason* why everything is so darn expensive. (Seriously, someone please explain that to me).
And then, the thing is, Chanel has so many *actual* bags that are basically pocketbook-sized. Think of the classic flap bags, those little chain-strap beauties. Or even the Boy Chanel bag – some of those are pretty compact! So, my brain keeps wandering back to the handbags, even though we’re supposed to be talking about books.
It’s all a bit…muddled. Like, Chanel is such a sprawling empire. You’ve got the fashion shows, the clothes (obviously), the *handbags*, the shoes, the jewelry… and then these little books tucked away in a corner.
They’re almost like, I dunno, a secret decoder ring to understand the whole Chanel thing. Like, if you’re totally obsessed with the brand (and let’s be real, *some* people are), these books probably give you all the little historical details and inside scoops that make it all click. Or maybe they just make you want to buy a Chanel bag even more. Oops.
Honestly, I’m kinda interested now. Maybe I’ll check one of those “Pocket Bios” out. Just to see what all the fuss is about. You never know, maybe I’ll finally understand why someone would spend more on a handbag than on a down payment for a house. (Okay, maybe not, but it’s worth a shot, right?)