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Chanel’s penchant for conjuring new minaudières is less about creating tiny bags and more about a joyous, unbridled embrace of pure fantasy. Each season, as the runway lights dim, there’s quiet anticipation for what miniature marvel will accompany the collection’s narrative. From this year’s Métiers d’Art collection, Chanel's Sphere and Star steal the show.
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Chanel unveils the Star Minaudière in silver-tone metal, evoking a sense of wonder and cosmic allure. Then there's the Sphere Minaudière, a gleaming orb of gold-tone metal that mirrors perfectly round planets. Beyond their striking shapes, the hidden brilliance behind these evening bags deserves a closer look.
For one thing, there’s no need to worry about the strass threatening to snag a delicate silk dress. Because the crystals somehow integrate perfectly into their metallic housing for a seamless shimmering surface. This technique allows them to gleam with a consistent, all-encompassing glow, like celestial bodies radiating innate luminescence.
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Measuring just 13 cm by 13 cm and 12 cm by 12 cm respectively, the Star and the Sphere minaudières are more evening companions than practical pieces, of course. Clutch them close, as the models did on the Métiers d’Art runway, or sling the accompanying chain strap crossbody instead.
In a world where accessories often follow trends, Chanel’s Sphere and Star minaudières shine as timeless testaments to design ingenuity and old-world glamour.
