Chanel Classic Bags

Is any fashionista's wardrobe truly complete without the Chanel classic bag? 

The Chanel classic flap bag is a treasured piece of fashion history and an iconic accessory cherished by stylish women worldwide. In February of 1955, Chanel released the 2.55 bag, the first shoulder bag considered socially acceptable for women of distinction and social status to wear. Since then, this bag has undergone many brand updates. Like the Boy Bag, the Chanel classic flap bag builds upon the beauty and sensibility of the original 2.55 bag. 

Exceptional quality leathers and supreme craftsmanship remain the hallmark of the Chanel classic bag. In the mid-1980s, Karl Lagerfeld added the interlocking CC turn-lock closure to the characteristic diamond-patterned quilting and interwove the chain strap with leather matching the bag. The Classic flap bag was born.

The Chanel classic handbag retains the many storage compartments that made the 2.55 bag so functional, including the lipstick holder and the hidden, zippered compartment under the outer flap. Coco Chanel's need to hide her love letters inspired the zippered section—what will you keep in your "love letter compartment?”

Chanel Classic Flap Bags for Sale

Chanel classic bags are double flap, comprising an exterior flap with the secret zipper compartment and an interior flap closing off the inner compartments, providing additional structure. The bags come in mini square (6.5” x 5” x 2.5), mini rectangle (8” x 5” x 2”), small (9.3” x 5.7” x 2.6”), medium (10” x 6.3” x3”), jumbo (11.8” x 7.9” x 3.9”) and maxi (13.4” x 9.1” x 3.9”). Choose from various neutral shades or seasonal colors rendered in lambskin or caviar leather. Chanel classic flap bags in supple lambskin are often considered dressier than those in caviar, which has a more contemporary look and feel. Caviar leather is remarkably durable and highly resistant to scratches and wear.

Coco Chanel famously said, "A girl should be two things: classy and fabulous." So, which classy Chanel bag will you choose to make you look fabulous?