The Chanel Boy bag was first introduced in Chanel’s fall/winter 2011 collection and inspired by the spirit of Coco Chanel. Quoting Lagerfeld, "Chanel used men’s underwear to make dresses; she had this boyish attitude, in fact it is the very spirit of Chanel. She got it from Boy Capel, the great love of her life, which, incidentally, explains why the new bag is called the Boy Chanel.” The Boy retains the overall aesthetic of Chanel, but with a different appeal. The rectangular design is simple, modern and bold. Designed to be worn either on the shoulder or crossbody, the Boy bag appeals to the lifestyle of today’s women. The Boy became an instant success and is now considered part of Chanel’s great classic collection, joining the iconic Classic double flap bag, the Reissue 2.55 and the Grand Shopping Tote.