The Paraty was the last Chloe bag that really made a splash upon release back in 2008 - its arrival caused the bag loving population to take out new credit cards, stop eating and cancel all unnecessary extra-curricular activity just to get their hands on one.
It's already being hailed as a classic, which is no mean feat having only been around for less than 2 years. Is it a classic? Well, it's a tough call, after all, what are the defining characteristics of a so-called classic? There will always be those who can't stand it and those that love it, it's the same with all "it" bags. Actually for me, it's like that with a lot of "it" brands - i for one can't stand Louis Vuitton. Gucci and Fendi i don't really get - the Spy is passable but horribly overpriced and not that special - but then a lot will say the same of Chloe so each to their own and all that...
What is indisputable about the Paraty is with it's sleek lines and deceptively simple shape it certainly has the makings of one in the future, it just needs a bit more time to really make its mark. It already comes in many shapes, colours, sizes and materials from the classic black to the more garish metallics, in regular, large or shopper style, zipped or not, calfskin, lambskin or python. Whatever you like there's bound to be a style to suit. I have just snagged myself a regular Paraty in beautiful dark purple, i am literally so excited right now i don't know what to do until she arrives :-)
I will post some pics once she turns up - this particular bag is like gold dust - in fact most of them still are at the moment which speaks volumes for its popularity - is it destined to become the next Paddington? I actually pray it doesn't, it would be nice to keep it under the radar and a bit more exclusive for a little while longer. Unfortunately, i don't think it will be too long before we see the "Party" fakes flooding ebay...
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