When you think of Chanel, you think of the Classic Flap Bag. And when you think of the Classic Flap Bag, you think of Chanel. They’re linked together and inseparable. Every element on the Classic Bag represents the house because they’re made for a reason – there is a story behind it.
The Chanel Classic Flap Bag is from the Classic Collection, which means they’re available in all season. But due to their popularity, they get sold-out as soon as the stock gets in. The Classic Flap Bag is so famous that Chanel increases the prices every year (sometimes with as much as 20%+). The more price increase, the more people rush to purchase. And after two years, it will make anybody feels like they’ve got a bargain.
This beautiful shoulder bag is the most wanted accessory in the fashion world. It’s classic, classy and timeless. The design is crafted to use in almost every occasions and it matches with almost anything in your wardrobe. The most popular color is the black in medium/large or jumbo size.
Chanel Classic Flap Bag Prices
| Chanel Small Classic Bag Prices | Prices |
|---|---|
| USA | $10400 USD |
| Canada | $13425 CAD |
| Europe | €9900 Euro |
| UK | £8510 GBP |
| Singapore | $15070 SGD |
| Hong Kong | $79500 HKD |
| Australia | $17260 AUD |
| Japan | ¥1676400 JPY |
| China | ¥80800 CNY |
| Malaysia | 51080 MYR |
| Korea | ₩14970000 WON |
| Thailand | ฿404000 BAHT |
| Switzerland | 9670 CHF |
| Vietnam | đ276330000 VND |
| Taiwan | NT$353600 TWD |
| UAE | 41070 AED |
| India | ₹931500 INR |
| Indonesia | 175500000 IDR |
| Chanel M/L Classic Bag Prices | Prices |
|---|---|
| USA | $10800 USD |
| Canada | $13975 CAD |
| Europe | €10300 Euro |
| UK | £8850 GBP |
| Singapore | $15680 SGD |
| Hong Kong | $82700 HKD |
| Australia | $17950 AUD |
| Japan | ¥1744600 JPY |
| China | ¥84000 CNY |
| Malaysia | 53150 MYR |
| Korea | ₩15570000 WON |
| Thailand | ฿420000 BAHT |
| Switzerland | 10090 CHF |
| Vietnam | đ287500000 VND |
| Taiwan | NT$367900 TWD |
| UAE | 42720 AED |
| India | ₹969200 INR |
| Indonesia | 182600000 IDR |
| Chanel Jumbo Classic Bag Prices | Prices |
|---|---|
| USA | $11700 USD |
| Canada | $15050 CAD |
| Europe | €11100 Euro |
| UK | £9540 GBP |
| Singapore | $16900 SGD |
| Hong Kong | $89100 HKD |
| Australia | $19230 AUD |
| Japan | ¥1879900 JPY |
| China | ¥90600 CNY |
| Malaysia | 57280 MYR |
| Korea | ₩16780000 WON |
| Thailand | ฿453000 BAHT |
| Switzerland | 10920 CHF |
| Vietnam | đ309820000 VND |
| Taiwan | NT$396500 TWD |
| UAE | 46040 AED |
| India | ₹1044500 INR |
| Indonesia | 196700000 IDR |
| Chanel Maxi Classic Bag Prices | Prices |
|---|---|
| USA | $12300 USD |
| Canada | $15875 CAD |
| Europe | €11700 Euro |
| UK | £10060 GBP |
| Singapore | $17810 SGD |
| Hong Kong | $93900 HKD |
| Australia | $20270 AUD |
| Japan | ¥1981100 JPY |
| China | ¥95500 CNY |
| Malaysia | 60370 MYR |
| Korea | ₩17690000 WON |
| Thailand | ฿477500 BAHT |
| Switzerland | 11540 CHF |
| Vietnam | đ326570000 VND |
| Taiwan | NT$417900 TWD |
| UAE | 48530 AED |
| India | ₹1100900 INR |
| Indonesia | 207400000 IDR |
The price of the Chanel Classic Flap Bag is $10800 USD. The most popular sizes are the M/L – Medium/Large size and the Jumbo size.
The History Of The Chanel Classic Flap Bag
In the past Chanel wasn’t as famous as today and there were multiple edition of flap bags available in the market that were inspired by the 2.55 Bag. But that all changed in 1983 as Karl Lagerfeld discontinued most of them and created a single handbag that would be signature of the house. This bag is the Chanel Classic Flap Bag. Many features on the Classic Flap Bag mirror the 2.55 Bag, think of the back pocket, the size of the bag and the shape of the flap. While Coco Chanel invented the CC interlocking, it was Karl who put it on the Classic Flap Bag. The CC interlocking has become another icon of the house and is seen in many Chanel handbags including new and seasonal accessories.
The Sizes
| Type | Sizes |
|---|---|
| Chanel New Mini Classic Flap Bag | 4.7 × 7.8 × 2.3 in/12 × 20 × 6 cm |
| Chanel Mini Square Classic Flap Bag | 5.3 × 6.6 × 3.1 in/13.5 × 17 × 8 cm |
| Chanel Small Classic Flap Bag | 5.7 × 9 × 2.3 in/14.5 × 23 × 6 cm |
| Chanel M/L Classic Flap Bag | 6 × 9.9 × 2.5 in/15.5 × 25.5 × 6.5 cm |
| Chanel Jumbo Classic Flap Bag | 7.6 × 11.7 × 3.9 in/19.5 × 30 × 10 cm |
| Chanel Maxi Classic Flap Bag | 9 × 12.9 × 3.9 in/23 × 33 × 10 cm |
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1: Chanel Small Square Bag 2. Chanel New Mini Bag 3. Chanel Small Classic Bag 4. Chanel Medium/Large Classic Bag 5. Chanel Jumbo Classic Bag 6. Chanel Maxi Classic Bag
The prices of the Classic Flap Bag and the Reissue 2.55 Bag are the same. The Classic Flap Bag is more famous and Karl Lagerfeld designed it as a modern version of the Reissue 2.55 Bag in 1984. The Classic Bags went through 3 major stages: 1. Around 2011: Chanel changed the Classic Flap Bag from single to double flap 2. Around 2012: Classic Maxi Bag was introduced. 3. In 2016: Chanel came up with the XXL Bag with Trolley Sleeve Pocket 4. 2019: Chanel created 2 sizes of the XXL Bag.
The Style codes
| Type | Style code |
|---|---|
| Chanel New Mini Classic Flap Bag | A69900 |
| Chanel Mini Square Classic Flap Bag | A35200 |
| Chanel Small Classic Flap Bag | A01113 |
| Chanel M/L Classic Flap Bag | A01112 |
| Chanel Jumbo Classic Flap Bag | A58600 |
| Chanel Maxi Classic Flap Bag | A58601 |
The Chain Drop
| Type | Chain drop |
|---|---|
| Chanel New Mini Classic Flap Bag | 23′ inch |
| Chanel Mini Square Classic Flap Bag | 21′ inch |
| Chanel Small Classic Flap Bag | 9.5 inches (drop max: 17.25 inches) |
| Chanel M/L Classic Flap Bag | 9.25 inches (drop max: 16.75 inches) |
| Chanel Jumbo Classic Flap Bag | 13.25 inches (drop max: 23.5 inches) |
| Chanel Maxi Classic Flap Bag | 11.25 inches (drop max: 20 inches) |
The Interior
Interior design: main compartment, front pocket, double patch pocket, zip pocket on flap.
If there is anything that would put a smiley on your face, that would be the interior. While it can’t compete against a shopping bag, the inside is well structured with multiple pockets. When the flap is opened, the main compartment is still not accessible. There is another flap that you need to pull up. And when that’s done, you can find multiple layers of interior pockets. Each pocket is crafted to organize your essential. The center features the main compartment, that’s where the most important essentials are stored. Now the Chanel Classic Flap Bag used to be made in single flap (before 2008), but that edition has been discontinued. Now it’s only available in double flaps.
The leathers and materials
From Left To Right: Lambskin, Caviar, Grained Calfskin, Crumpled Calfskin
When the Chanel Classic Flap Bag was first-introduced, there were two leathers available; lambskin and caviar. And both of these leathers are still considered classic choices today. Before 2010, the lambskin and the caviar have their own price tag. The lambskin was slightly more expensive than the caviar. But after 2010, Chanel harmonized the prices for both of these leathers and now both of them are priced the same. There are a lot of discussions whether to choose between the lambskin or caviar is a good choice. It’s all personal choice and use – the lambskin is super soft, but very fragile. It can be easily scratch, which means you need to baby it. But lambskin feels luxurious and high class. The caviar is very hard, but durable and scratch-resistance. It’s also very easy to maintain. As per today, there is more seasonal version of the Classic Flap Bag available. It includes the so black edition, which means the hardware as well as the leather is made in the black color. This version is very rare and limited available. There are also Classic Flap Bags available in chevron quilting and in smooth grained calfskin leather.
Positive and negative
Positive Signals:
- It’s an iconic bag
- Perfect resale value
- The bag increase value overtime
- Every pocket is practical to use
Negative Signals
- Expensive
- Chain can’t wear single
- The chain lenght can be too long even if you double-up (jumbo size)
- Small and M/L size chain can be too short (if your height is 5’6)
- Huge size differences between M/L and Jumbo
How to Wear the Classic Flap bag?
Source: Fashion Phile
From Left To Right: Chanel Maxi, Jumbo, Medium/Large (M/L), Small sizes
Features and Specs
| Basic Info | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Chanel |
| Collection | Classic Flap Bag |
| Style | Shoulder Bag |
| Release year | 1983 |
| Style codes | A69900, A35200, A01113, A01112, A58600, A58601 |
| Features | |
| Material | Grained Calfskin, Caviar, Lambskin |
| Colors | Black, beige, ivory, yellow, red, blue, fuchsia, purple, brown |
| Hardware | Gold and Silver hardware |
| Closure | Flap closure |
| Strap | Adjustable |
| Strap Drop | Varies, see chain drop |
| Handle | No handle |
The Classic Colors
About Chanel Classic Flap Bag
Why is the Chanel classic flap so popular?
The Chanel Classic Flap Bag is popular because of its historic value and price increases. The Chanel Classic Flap Bag is actually a redesigned version of the original 2.55 Bag. It was released around 1983, and the style has been time-tested and survived many setbacks. The bag is also famous because it’s the face of the brand Chanel. Combined with limited supply and significant price increases every year, this Classic Flap Bag will be out of reach for many fashion consumers. The harder it is to get the bag, the more popular it becomes.
Is The Chanel Classic Flap bag a good investment?
Because the Chanel Classic Flap Bag has excellent resale value, it’s the ideal investment. Immediately after purchase, you can easily resell it for the same retail price or even higher. The bag also increases in price by around 10-20% a year, which means the retail prices are going up exponentially in the future. Imagine how much the Classic Flap Bag will cost 5 years from now. Probably more than double. So is this bag a good investment? Yes, it is. If you can keep it in perfect condition, the value will only go up and never go down.
What is the most popular size in Chanel classic flap bag?
The most popular sizes are the Medium/Large and the Jumbo Classic Flap Bag. Why? Because it has enough compartments to help you store your essentials and it’s large enough to sit beautifully on your shoulder. When you doubt between the Medium and the Jumbo sizes, note that there is a big gap in storage capacity. The Jumbo can actually store a lot more essentials than the Medium size.
What is the name of the classic Chanel bag?
The Chanel Classic Flap Bag is also known as the 11.12 Bag. The name derives from the style code of the popular Medium/Large (M/L) size. The style code of this Medium/Large size is A01112. The M/L size was the original bag of the Classic Flap Bag, and throughout the years, new sizes have been added to this collection.
Which Chanel classic flap is most popular?
The Chanel Medium Classic Flap Bag is the most popular. This is also the original Chanel Classic Flap Bag. The Medium size is also known as the Medium/Large or M/L size. This bag is made not too small and not too big, which makes it perfect as an everyday bag. However, some people complain that the Medium size is too small. In that case, just pick the Jumbo size. Both the Medium and Jumbo are the two most picked options, but note that the Jumbo size has a larger capacity and is also bigger and heavier.
What 7 sizes does the classic Chanel flap bag come in?
The Chanel Classic Flap Bag comes in 7 sizes: New Mini, Mini Square, Small, Medium, Jumbo, and Maxi. The New Mini and the Mini Square sizes are almost identical, but the shape is different. The Medium size is also called the Medium/Large. And what about the Extra Mini size? I have not heard about this for a long time; the Extra Mini and the New Mini sizes are basically the same.
Is Chanel classic flap heavy?
Yes, the Chanel Classic Flap Bag is heavy thanks to the chain. The chains are beautiful, but they make the bag heavy. The Jumbo Bag is much heavier. And nowadays, Chanel only sells Classic Flap Bags in Double Flaps. The Double Flaps make organizing essentials easier, but they also add to the weight.
What are the most popular Chanel classic flap colors?
I have seen many people carrying the Chanel Classic Flap Bag. I have to say that black is the most popular color. After that, it’s the beige, white, and red shades. If you can’t decide between the gold and silver hardware, both are stunning and this is just a personal preference. There is no doubt that the black color matches easily with almost every outfit and can be worn in any season. So if you want to be safe, pick the black color too.
Is Chanel 2.55 same as Classic Flap?
No, it’s not. The Chanel 2.55 Bag is the original Flap Bag that the founder Coco Chanel released back in February 1955. After that, the company has made many different flap bags. But when Karl Lagerfeld started working at Chanel, he discontinued all the previous handbags and made an iconic bag based on the idea of the 2.55 Bag, which is today known as the Chanel Classic Flap Bag. The biggest differences between the Chanel 2.55 and the Classic Flap Bag are the CC Lock and the interwoven chain straps.
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