Chanel 2.55 Classic Flap Bag

[Gainsbourg]

I would try out different sizes or pick something that isn't a flap or downsize what you carry the day you carry your flap, structured bags aren't good for carrying a lot of things since they don't stretch at all. I personally just don't carry a lot lol so the M/L is the perfect size for me

 

[Marjon]

Medium or large classic?

 

[Rising_star]

how much is it in germany? (classic in black leather, medium)

I was last week at Germany and I saw it for 2500 euro

 

[lola belle]

Thank you for your input everyone, I think I'll go with the jumbo. If anyone could give me any information about this 2.55, I would love you forever. The name, price, and when/if it's available would be amazing:

Picture credit - Leigh Lezark's thread.

 

[sweetest_313]

Found these in US Harper's Bazaar magazine. Does anyone have more info on them?

 

[balfad]

Medium or large classic?

Hi Marjon I vote for medium

 

[boinquo]

I vote for medium too! Classic and timeless.

 

[xing]

I'm trying to find a black one with gold hardware from the time where coco herself was still around. anyone knows where i can start looking?

 

[StellaMare]

^^ eBay! I got mine on there, but it took ages of searching and waiting before I found it.
Maybe you'll have better luck You could also try with very high-end vintage stores like Decades.

Some (poor) pictures of my beloved piece of 1960s Chanel..

 

[Street_a_Licious]

fantastic. a 2.55 that is NOT a Reissue

i love it

 

[xing]

Thanks! StellaMare, how do you know if the bag is authentic or not?

 

[StellaMare]

There are guides and such online, and the seller in this case was reputable. I also have a few other vintage Chanel bags, so I am familiar with their attributes -- the quality of an authentic Chanel bag is quite unmistakable.

 

[Sylphide]

I am tossing up between the 2.55 reissue and the classic flap in small. I tried the medium on as well but I find the small is more elegant in its proportions. What do you think?

I'm concerned that the interlocking c clasp is a bit "look at my chanel bag". But I find the reissue is more understated and possibly more elegant but I am undecided... What do you guys think?

Also, is the chain uncomfortable after a while?

How much can you get into the small size? Is it fine for a wallet, phone keys and lipstick on an evening out?

Very much appreciate your comments, my friends don't get the need to purchase a 2k+ bag and are thus useless for these kinds of consultations!