The story of the Chanel Flap Bag starts in February 1955. Chanel had been creating handbags for about 25 years already, however the new bag was different. As a brand Chanel always stood for comfortability, so Coco decided to create a bag that would allow women to keep their hands free while carrying a bag. Before the 50s, women usually carried bags in their hands, this was the first time they could carry their bags on their shoulder. This bag was named the Chanel
Chanel Classic Maxi Single Flap Bag
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Description
Chanel Classic Maxi Single Flap Bag
Features
- CC clasp closure
- One interior compartment
- One interior slip pocket
- One interior zipped pocket
- One exterior slip pocket
Material
- Lambskin
Colour
- Black
Accessories
- Dust cover
- Booklet
- Authenticity card
- Box
Hardware
- Gold tone
Condition
- Very good
Year
- 1997/1999
Measurements
- 30 x 23 x 9 cm
- Drop 35 cm
All weights/measurements/colours/clarities in the above descriptions are approximations only.
All designer goods are professionally cleaned and refurbished.
All items are supplied with generic boxes and packaging when the originals are not available.
About Chanel Bags*
The House of Chanel (Chanel S.A.) originated in 1909, when Gabrielle Chanel opened a millinery shop at 160 Boulevard Malesherbes, the ground floor of the Parisian flat of the socialite and textile businessman Étienne Balsan, of whom she was mistress.
The House of Chanel also presented leather handbags with either gold-colour chains or metal-and-leather chains, which allowed carrying the handbag from the shoulder or in hand. The quilted-leather handbag was presented to the public in February 1955. In-house, the numeric version of the launching date “2.55” for that line of handbags became the internal “appellation” for that model of quilted-leather handbag.
Beginning in the 1990s, all authentic Chanel handbags were numbered.
Over the years, there have been a wide range of designs and styles of the Chanel Flap Bags. There are many different types of leather and materials that you will be able to find. Originally, the Flap Bag was crafted using quilted lambskin, this is still the most common type of leather you will find the bags in. Another common leather is Caviar leather. Which is treated, grained calfskin leather, made to resist water. Both of these classic leathers are available in a great variety of colors.
*Source Wikipedia – Chanel Handbags
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