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This is it! This is the fashion find that nearly stopped my heart and fulfilled a dream. It is not what it might appear however, on first glance. I didn't just by this from Chanel. I tracked this down half way across the world. It is an original 2.55 handbag from between 1955 and the 1960's. It was designed by Gabrielle 'Coco' Chanel herself.
You can read more about the bag and the history of the 2.55 on my blog
http://fashionpearlsofwisdom.blogspot.com/2009/11/chanel-255-handbag-history-facts-and.html
Shoulder BagsWhile handbags and clutches are meant to be held in the hand or under the a…