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Size Guide: Chanel Classic Flap Bags

Mar 18, 2022

Size Guide: Chanel Classic Flap Bags

A Chanel Classic Flap Bag is an incredible investment, one that we’re sure you will love for years to come, or one that you can store away with the intention of selling for profit in a few years’ time. But a question we’re often asked – what size do you go for?!

Chanel has a variety of sizes of the Classic Flap Bag, which is great as you’re sure to find one to perfectly suit your every need. Let us give you a quick tour on the different sizes available:

 SIZE:

DIMENSIONS:

CURRENT UK

RETAIL PRICE

(MARCH 2022):

Mini

12 × 20 × 6 cm

£3,360

Mini Rectangle

12 × 20 × 6 cm 

£3,360

Small

14.5 × 23 × 6 cm

£6,510

Medium

15.5 × 25.5 × 6.5 cm

£6,930

Large/Jumbo

19.5 × 30 × 10 cm

£7,475

Maxi

23 × 33 × 10 cm

£7,935

 

We recommend choosing a size that works best with your lifestyle and personal stye. There’s no point spending more on a Maxi Flap if a Mini suits your style better! Plus, these classic styles will always be in demand especially on the resale market – so none of them are a bad investment.

Things to note:

Vintage sizes will differ, as the dimensions have slightly changed throughout the years. The newer styles are typically more rounded, and the vintage styles are squarer.

Caviar leather vs lambskin leather: Whether you choose caviar or lambskin leather really is down to personal preference, however, caviar skin will generally wear better than lambskin. So, if this is a bag you’ll be using regularly, we recommend caviar as a safer choice. However, lambskin tends to hold colour better on the brighter bags!

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Are you looking for a specific model or style? Get in touch via personalshopper@openforvintage.com and we can help!