![]() ![]() And third, on the outside of the bag there is a slip-in pocket specifically designed to securely hold money without having to open the bag. ![]() Second, in between the two internal pockets, there is a space designed to hold a single lipstick. It is said that Coco Chanel used this pocket to store secret love letters during her affairs. First off, the biggest flap, that is used to close the bag, has a small inner pocket that can be closed with a zipper. Other than the “main” pockets in the interior of a Flap Bag, there are a couple of extra pockets that are rumored to have a special function. Inside of the Classic Flap bag - by theBikinBoy and Purseblog There are two different compartments, the main compartment has three slip-in pockets: two small, and one bigger pocket. Inside these Chanel bags you will find burgundy leather with a Chanel logo on the biggest flap, the burgundy color is said to be inspired by the uniforms worn at the orphanage that Coco Chanel went to. Most flap bags will have a double flap however, some sizes and shapes are only available with a single flap. Both bags are square or rectangle shaped, and can be closed with a flap and lock. Now still in production by Chanel today (2020):Īny Classic Flap Bag or 2.55 has a number of recognizable design features. Nowadays, the term “Reissue” is used to refer to all recently made 2.55 bags. This is the official name of the recreation of the original 2.55 that Karl Lagerfeld made for the 50 th birthday of the bag in 2005. However, many people often use the term 2.55 for all Flap Bags that use the traditional features.Ī third term used to describe Chanel Flap Bags is “Reissue 2.55”. A Chanel Classic Flap Bag always refers to the Flap Bags with the interlocking CC lock and a leather-woven chain, while the name 2.55 specifically refers to the original Flap bag design with the Mademoiselle lock and a metal chain. The Chanel 2.55 and the Chanel Classic Flap Bag aren’t the exact same bag, but they do have a lot of similar features. On the right: the Chanel Classic Flap Bag, originally (re)designed by Karl Lagerfeld - by All Things Luxury and Etoile On the left: the Chanel 2.55 double flap bag, originally designed by Coco Chanel. ![]() Karl Lagerfeld changed the classic square twisting lock of the 2.55 (known as the Mademoiselle Lock), to the iconic interlocking CC clasp. This original 2.55 has been redesigned multiple times over the years, but the redesign in 1983 is most important to understand the difference between the 2.55 and the Chanel Classic Flap Bag. Military satchels worn in the 1920s, are allegedly some of the inspiration behind the design.į un Fact: Contrary to what many people believe: the 2.55 was not the first ever Chanel bag This bag was named the Chanel 2.55, and was named after the date of its creation: 2 for February, and 55 for the year 1955. Before the 50s, women usually carried bags in their hands, this was the first time they could carry their bags on their shoulder. As a brand Chanel always stood for comfortability, so Coco decided to create a bag that would allow women to keep their hands free while carrying a bag. Chanel had been creating handbags for about 25 years already, however the new bag was different. The story of the Chanel Flap Bag starts in February 1955. However, there are actually some differences between these two and we’ll tell you all about it! This bag is often referend to as the Chanel 2.55 or the Chanel Classic Flap Bag. However, one item will always stand out a little more: the Chanel Flap Bag. “In order to be irreplaceable, one must always be different.” – Gabrielle “Coco” ChanelĪnd more than 50 years later the brand of Chanel definitely is irreplaceable. ![]()
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