By Sam Reed
Hollywood Reporter
June 17, 2016
From Kate Spade to Edie Parker, whimsical bags — think: ice cream trucks and picnic baskets — are adding personality to red-carpet ensembles.
Now, thanks to Chanel, fashion enthusiasts can let their love of cinema shine with a literal token of their passion: a movie camera-shaped handbag. The pricey piece, crafted of resin, brass, strass and silver metal, is available now for a cool $13,000 at the Beverly Hills Chanel boutique and other Chanel stores.
To put the cost in perspective, it should be noted that you can purchase an actual vintage film camera (the same style after which Chanel's bag was modeled) on eBay for $500. Meanwhile, a modern-day professional camera starts at $70K — but it won't come with Chanel's double "C" insignia, which is a proven worthwhile investment in itself.