We understand it is a confusing and trying time for everyone but staying safe, being responsible and listening to the advise given by the government is the best we can do at present. Given these circumstances, we at Fellows are doing our best to respect and adhere to the guidelines provided. Whilst most of us are working from home, and carrying on as best as we can, I have been condition reporting our fabulous selection of designer bags which will be in our future Designer Collection auction, and here is my favourite of the week. The Chanel Paris-Moscow Red Square handbag from the 2009 fall collection. As I was researching about this beautifully crafted handbag, I found out that Chanel was inspired a great deal by Russian fashion, the highly acclaimed Métiers d'Art collection of pre-fall 2009, was dedicated to the link between Paris and Moscow. Karl Lagerfeld also made his directorial debut, with a silent film looking back at the love affair between Chanel and the Grand Duke Dimitri to introduce the collection. A collection of Chanel bags Chanel bags have become increasingly popular at auction Launched in 2002, Chanel’s Metiers d’Art is an annual collection dedicated to the embroiderers, milliners, goldsmiths and other highly skilled craftspeople who are the key players behind the scenes of the Parisian couture house. Using a key destination in the history of Chanel for inspiration, the 2009 city of choice was Moscow and the spirit of Russia was evident throughout. The Paris-Moscow handbag captured my attention the minute I saw it, it has incredible details that combine the best of Chanel and Russian artistry. As with any classic, this bag has everything you could want out of a Chanel – the dual chain-link, the quilted stitching, and the beautiful Russian skyline is artistically put together on the front of the bag. This bag is a perfect combination of glam meets style. As a stylish everyday bag, you can easily fit your wallet, phone and your makeup into it. It is light and classy enough to take to brunch or an early evening diner with friends. Though the bag is just close to 20 years old, one would never know just by looking at it, which is why buying a vintage, pre-loved version is a more affordable choice. This blog was written by Monisha Cooper, from the Designer Collection Department at Fellows Auctioneers.