CHANEL
Vintage Coco double flap bag
We Love: Delicate lambskin leather in midnight blue with 24k gold-plated hardware.
About: The debut of the double flap bag revolutionized fashion history. Until the first bag appeared, they were carried by hand and cumbersome. The double flap bag was not only a style revolution, but also the first bag with a strap that made it easier to carry. After its debut, it soon became a sign of social status for women to carry a bag over their shoulder.
The first Chanel handbag was introduced in 1929. Although the first models had a flap, it wasn't until 1955 that Chanel recognized the advantages of a bag with a strap. From then on, the model became known and popular as the classic Double Flap Bag.
With Karl Lagerfeld, the 2.55 bag was given a new look in the early 1980s. The inconspicuous Mademoiselle clasp gave way to the striking CC closure, transforming the Classic Flap Bag into an icon. The hardware is 24K gold-plated and particularly durable. Various sizes of the Classic Flap Bag are produced, and depending on the format, it is available as a double or single flap. The single flap is no longer manufactured today. The lining is no longer just classic burgundy, and the bag is available in many colors and signature materials like tweed.
Made in: France
Serial number: 1XXXXX
Year: 1989-1991
Dimensions: W 25 x H 17 x D 6 cm
Shoulder chain: Single 90 cm, Double 55 cm
Material: lambskin
Color: Midnight Blue
Hardware: 24k gold-plated
Interior compartments: 1 compartment between the flaps, 1 lipstick compartment, 2 flat compartments, 2 outer compartments
Outside: Slightly visible pressure marks on the sides. Finest scratches on the leather and hardware. Beautifully soft lambskin, still fluffy.
Inside: Slight signs of wear on the inside of the inner flap. Signs of wear in the two flat compartments. Both inner compartments are sticky, the material has come loose, and these two small compartments are unusable.
Accessories: Serial number sticker, Reawake dust bag
Condition: Good
