Chanel La Pausa Lifebuoy bag 2019 Karl Lagerfeld

⚓ The Fashion Moment: Cruise 2019 Collection

This bag comes from the Chanel Cruise 2019 collection, designed by Karl Lagerfeld.

• The entire show was set on a giant ocean liner called “La Pausa”
• Inspired by Chanel’s love of the sea, yachting, and Riviera life  
• The collection celebrated travel, escape, and glamour at sea

🛟 Why This Bag Exists

This exact piece is a miniature lifebuoy (life ring)—and that’s not random.

• It directly references:
  
• Sailing culture
• Ocean liners
• Chanel’s Riviera lifestyle
• It was designed as a statement runway piece, not a classic everyday bag

👉 In the show, these bags symbolised:

Fashion as an “escape” — like stepping onto a ship and leaving reality behind

Chanel La Pausa Lifebuoy Bag – Cruise Collection, Black & Cream with Silver Hardware

An exceptionally rare and playful collector’s piece from Chanel’s Cruise collection, this statement bag is inspired by Coco Chanel’s iconic Riviera villa, La Pausa. Designed in the shape of a lifebuoy, it beautifully captures the spirit of travel, leisure and seaside glamour that defined Chanel’s lifestyle.

Crafted in luxurious leather with bold black and cream paneling, the bag features embroidered “La Pausa” and “CHANEL” detailing, alongside signature CC logos. Finished with a classic leather-threaded chain strap, this piece blends Chanel heritage with whimsical couture design.

A true conversation piece and a standout addition to any serious Chanel collection.

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✨ Details:

• Collection: Chanel Cruise (La Pausa inspired)

• Material: Leather

• Colour: Black & cream

• Hardware: Silver-tone

• Strap: Leather-threaded chain shoulder strap

• Closure: Zip fastening

• Design: Lifebuoy shape with embroidered branding and CC logos

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📏 Size:

• Approx: 18–20 cm diameter

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💎 Condition:

Excellent preloved condition

• Beautifully maintained throughout

• Leather clean with minimal signs of wear

• Structure remains firm

• Hardware bright with light surface wear

• Interior clean