Chanel Vintage 2 55 Classic Flap Handbags

In the 1920s coco chanel became tired of having to carry her handbags in her arms and decided to design a handbag that freed up her hands.

Chanel vintage 2 55 classic flap handbags.

The 2 55 a cult piece in the history of contemporary fashion. The cc logo clasp on the 2 55 should look like the one on the top. The chanel classic flap bag is the modern version of the chanel 2 55 reissue. To fully appreciate the 2 55 and what it stands for we have put it into a broader context.

I don t think the classic flap bag could have ever exist if it wasn t the chanel 2 55 flap bag. 1955 at age 70 chanel releases the first chanel 2 55 flap bag for sale in chanel boutiques with quilted leather and longer all chain straps to be worn on the shoulder. Coco chanel introduced the first flap bag in february 2 1955 55 hence the name 2 55. New this season classic handbag 2 55 handbag chanel 19 bag chanel s gabrielle bag boy chanel handbag all handbags.

Inspired by the straps found on soldiers bags she added thin straps and. Especially the cc locker is so attractive. Each element of the chanel 2 55 flap bag shares coco s personal story uniting its carriers to her in an intimate way. The chanel 2 55 is a luxury leather handbag or purse manufactured by the fashion house of chanel.

When karl lagerfeld was appointed creative director he re released the style as the chanel classic flap bag. 1971 coco chanel dies 1983 karl lagerfeld joins chanel as artistic director and designer of all ready to wear haute couture and accessories. The chanel 2 55 classic double flap in small medium 9 10 inches is probably the most counterfeited bag in the world. This illustrious bag saw the light of day in the workshops of de french fashion house chanel in 1955.

A lot of changes have been made in the inside than the outside. Large flap bag with top handle lambskin shiny crumpled calfskin gold tone metal black ref. Look at the cc clasp. Authentic chanel jumbo patent quilted leather classic double flap bag.

Shoes small leather goods costume jewellery scarves headwear camellias belts other accessories. The chanel classic flap. Above is an authentic chanel. Chanel vintage leather double flap bag.

Certain models of bags like the 2 55 have strongly contributed to chanel s popularity and success. We ve put together 6 quick tips that may help you avoid a fake. As2221b0440094305 4 200 chanel 19 flap bag wool tweed gold tone silver tone ruthenium finish metal gray ref. Here are more differences.