The luxury company achieved mass hysteria among the high-fashion world and the mainstream a few years ago with a single $25 product called Black Satin. The limited-edition nail color sold out so fast that a second market soon popped up on eBay, where desperate fashionistas paid up to $200 for a bottle. The color has since been reintroduced as part of the company's core collection.
For those on the hunt for the next hot polish, Graphite and Peridot promise to be the "it" shades for fall, according to Ruthie Vexler, a spokeswoman for Chanel.
In the midst of ongoing economic turmoil, consumers remain cautious about spending.
