Discontinued bag #5: Chanel East West Flap
I thought it was worth a moment to remind us of the Chanel east west flap. The bag was considered as the little sister of the Chanel classic flap bag. Some girls simply can’t afford the classic flap bag, so they turn their heads on the East west flap. The style is quite similar, but the price is much lower. We love the E/W flap, so Chanel shame on you for wiping out the bag.
Some memories can’t never be erased. There was a time that I felt I needed the East west flap and figured out it was no longer available in stock. Chanel might have thought that there was simply no room for two timeless classic. Eliminating the East west would give us just one option. Buy the Classic flap bag! Not to mention how many times they have increased their prices.
Knowing the similarity in style and size between the east west flap and the classic medium makes me understand the confusion. They are pretty much look-a-like. Also take in mind that Chanel had the small flap in stock, which is also discontinued.
The East west flap last price was recorded: $2,300, size: 10’’ x 5.5’’ x 2’’ = medium classic flap is 10’’ x 6’’ x 2.5’’.
A few more words: Chanel east west, we missed you. Do you miss the E/W flap too? Write a comment below.
Cassie
Are there measurements for the chain length/drop for the East West Vs the medium classic flap? Thanks!
Jo
I am looking for a beige and gold caviar east west flap, let me know if anyone spots one available for sale pre-loved! I have the black silver and absolutely love it in 2020 🙂
AudreyZ
It’s been 10 years since the Chanel E/W was discounted. The interesting part is, I didn’t know such model existed until recently, but guess what, I purchased a pre-loved one already. Recently bags in this kind of size and shape (horizontal east west) is popular again. I love the fact that the chain is shorter so I can wear it right under my elbow. LOVE IT!
Anonymous
Hi, i am Yatie from Malaysia. I am about to purchase a preloved Chanel East West. For those friends who own a black lambskin East West, could you advise me the colour of the interior? Is it black or maroon? Appreciate your speedy response. Thanks a zillion!
Alex
Hi Yatie, we updated this posts for you. Please check above the color of the bag and the interior of the E/W flap Bag.
Lynn
We have the patent black version for sale.
please msg on instagram @monovintage
Charlynn
I am interested. How much are u selling?
Eun
If anyone is interested, I have this in black caviar with silver h/w for sale
Ju
How much would I expect to pay for a second hand east west chanel bag today.
Iris
Can any of the East west bag be worn as cross body or on shoulder only? Thanks
About to buy one 🙂
Lily
Hi Iris, the Chanel East West Bag functions as the Classic Flap Bag. So the answer is yes. Where are you going to buy this bag?
Anonymous
I have it in cream Cavier with silver hardware. It’s so pretty:)
Alex
So sad that its discontinued, but I’d understand why, Chanel wanted to drop more new seasonal bags like the duo color flap or the chanel 3 bag.
Name
I have the the east west flap in black patent leather and I love it. Shame they are being discontinued 🙁
I got it as a wedding present 10 years ago!
sassy.bag
OMG, you lucky girl!!! =P
Anna
Hi guys,
I love this big so much. I don’t know how i can get it. According to your information, it means that we cannot buy Chanel East West even in France right?
Thanks,
Anna
sassy.bag
It’s discontinued, Chanel do not make them anymore, so there are no more stock in their boutiques. You can only buy the bag ‘used’, you can check Ebay and cosignment stores. Butt the east west flap really looks like the medium Chanel flap. So you might consider that one too.
Anonymous
..And now, Good Bye to the Medallion too 🙁
sassy.bag
Are you sure the Medallion is discontinued? Becuz we have only heard that it’s not in stock in some countries. They might still be available?
Lily
E/W flap was my first Chanel. I love it so much that I will never sell it.
Loi
I love the east west flap too