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The Future Beckons, And It’s a Perspex Chanel Briefcase

By Mark Wilson Published March 18, 2009, 10:50 am ET

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Spotted at Paris Fashion Week, here is one designer’s take on the next era of Chanel accessories. Yes, it looks like a purse was never removed from its blister pack. [the cool hunter via trendsnow]

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