First introduced during the Spring Summer 2016 Collection, the Chanel Classic Shopping Tote is a new addition to the house’s classic line. The design resembles a lot like the Classic Flap Bag, but in a tote bag version. And it also reminds us of the discontinued Grand Shopping Tote.
Chanel Grand Shopping Tote (GST)
Chanel Classic Shopping Tote vs Chanel Grand shopping Tote
The Grand Shopping Tote is also known as the GST and it was discontinued in 2015. This bag was extremely popular due to its practical design and the reasonable price tag. When you need a shoulder bag, you went for the Classic Flap Bag. But when you wanted a tote bag, then it was naturally to buy the Chanel Grand Shopping Tote.The Chanel GST came in two sizes; the large size was called the Chanel GST XL. This bag was crafted in soft diamond quilting and features a printed-version of the CC logo on the center of the bag. This logo created a sense of vintage while the woven chain strap balanced it with a modern touch.The interior was large enough to store all your daily essentials and more. With woven chain strap, the bag could be carried on the shoulder, on the crook of the arm or just by hand. It was a very handy handbag. Besides being practical, the design doesn’t scream CHANEL at all, which makes it perfect to use as an everyday bag.The Design
The design on the Chanel Classic Shopping Tote looks a lot like the iconic Classic Flap Bag. Just take a closer look at the features – the diamond quilting, the interlocking CC logo, the woven chain strap and it even comes with a back pocket. All of these components resemble to the Classic Flap Bag, which are inspired by Coco Chanel’s original 2.55 Bag.The GST is made with double eyelets, linked to the woven chain strap. But the Chanel Classic Shopping Tote is made with just one eyelet on each side. In our opinion, the new design is more intriguing and heart-melting. And also, the printed CC logo is swapped with the interlocking CC, which changes the whole appearance from vintage to modern.The Interior
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The interior is secured with a quilted leather strap. The inside is crafted with one large compartment, featuring an extra zip pocket and few small open pockets for structuring your items. The size of the interior makes it an ideal shopping bag for the weekend or just for work. It’s an excellent substitute of the discontinued GST design and it can be considered as a collectable item.The Sizes
| Style | Size | Style Code |
| Chanel Classic Shopping Tote | A91046 | 11’ x 14.2’ x 4.3’ inches |
The Leathers
From Left To Right: Lambskin, Calfskin, Caviar, Chevron Quilting
The Colors
From Left To Right: Black, Blue, Dark Blue
The Hardware
From Left To Right: Gold, Silver, Ruthenium
Excellent comparison. I have them both and love them both for their own attributes.
thnq for sharing. So the size of the classic tote and the GST is almost the same.
I recently purchased the Classic Shopping Tote. I love it and use it all the time.
Hi Marianne, can you share more info. Is it durable? And which leather did you buy?
Is there any difference between Chanel Classic Shopping Tote A91046 2021 and A91046 20S?
Also can you recommend a bag organiser to use with the tote.
Thank you.