Chanel’s Boy handbag was an instant classic the moment it hit the brand’s Autumn/Winter runway in 2011, winning over critics and fans alike with its clean lines and utilitarian style. Karl Lagerfeld was inspired not only by Coco Chanel’s boyish attitude; it was also his tribute to her love affair with English polo player Arthur “Boy” Capel. The result is a modern, minimal bag with an edge of androgyny. The bag’s quilted leather and double-C clasp are unmistakably classic Chanel, but the French luxury maison is famous for its novelty releases – just have a look at these special editions of the Boy bag.