Chanel's classic flap handbag is very popular among women all over the world it has been reinvented many times to adjust to modern times and the fast pacing change in fashion. "The first flap handbag was introduced in February 1955 and was named 2.55 or 255 because of the date of its creation". When Karl Lagerfeld took over of the Chanel house he reinvented the flap bag by introducing the interlocking CC turnlock and later on introduced different sizes, leathers and fabrics to accommodate every season and fit the need of every woman.
"Alongside the Hermes Kelly, this is the most infamous, recognizable, chic and elegant piece of accessory history. Buying one is an investment not only financially but from a style perspective: this bag will never date and will always make you feel like a million dollars".
-Louise Roe, Fashion Editor at Large, Glamour Magazine
"This bag speaks to women of all ages. Chanel's flap bag is essential in establishing yourself as a style icon. It's soft and sexy structure are everything!' -
Erica Domesek, Founder & CEO, P.S.- I Made This
"To own a Chanel classic flap makes you feel that you are a part of something bigger than just a handbag. There is a sense of elegance, heritage and timelessness that you don't get from other brands. One must understand and appreciate the art form of this particular piece; I know I will have it forever"
-Kristy Rogerson, Founder & CEO, Operation Style
The pricing of this timeless handbag varies from country and fabric but expect to pay a good amount for the quality and significance it has to the fashion world. In my research I discovered that they are many options when wanting to buy this classic handbag. It has 6 different variations of size that ranges from: the mini Mine, Mini, Small. Medium/Large, Jumbo and the Maxi. "If you compare the prices from 2011 to the prices from 2012 you will see that almost every bag has had a price increase around 600-700 USD". The type of leather they use in creating these handbags is also important when you want to purchase one, for example there are two types of leather used lambskin and caviar. Of course because lambskin leather is super soft it is also very fragile and not as sturdy as caviar making it the more expensive.
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