The groundbreaking design featured a pioneering shoulder strap, along with elegantly arranged compartments and diamond quilting. A further signature detail of the bag was its burgundy lining, inspired by Chanel’s childhood uniform at the Aubazine Abbey convent in France.
The Flap Bag evolved under Creative Director Karl Lagerfeld. He debuted the Classic Double Flap Bag in 1983, which introduced the Double C turn-lock closure. Subsequent designs by the luxury house have also paid homage to the original Flap, with both the Mini Flap and Chanel 19 weaving heritage with innovation.
Whether it’s the original 2.55 design or modern-day variations, the Chanel Flap Bag remains a defining cornerstone of the house’s timeless sophistication and style.
A SILVER QUILTED METAL MINI CLASSIC FLAP BAG
CHANEL, 2022
A LIME GREEN CROCODILE CLASSIC DOUBLE FLAP BAG
CHANEL, 2011
A CHANEL PINK AND WHITE WOOL BLEND SUIT WITH A CHANEL NAVY LEATHER CLASSIC FLAP BAG
THE SUIT LABELED 'CHANEL BOUTIQUE' AND THE HANDBAG LABELED 'CHANEL', BOTH PROBABLY 1980S-1990S
A SHINY BLUE ALLIGATOR SMALL CLASSIC FLAP BAG WITH GOLD HARDWARE
CHANEL, 1996-1997
TWO QUILTED 'CLASSIC FLAP' BAGS,
CHANEL, LATE 20TH CENTURY,
AN AUBERGINE LIZARD FLAP BAG AND AN OVAL MAROON LEATHER BAG
BOTH LABELED 'CHANEL', THE LIZARD BAG CIRCA 1989-1991, THE LEATHER BAG PROBABLY 1970S-1980S
A NAVY BLUE LEATHER CLASSIC FLAP 2.55 BAG
LABELED 'CHANEL', PROBABLY 1989-1991
A CHANEL RED AND NAVY WOOL BLEND SUIT WITH A CHANEL NAVY LEATHER CLASSIC FLAP 2.55 BAG
THE SUIT LABELED 'CHANEL BOUTIQUE' AND PROBABLY 1980S, THE HANDBAG ALSO LABELED 'CHANEL' AND PROBABLY 1991-1994
A RARE, WHITE PEARL & BEAD EMBROIDERED SHEARLING MEDIUM FLAP BAG WITH SILVER HARDWARE
CHANEL, FALL/WINTER 2021 ACT 2
A MATTE PINK ALLIGATOR JUMBO CLASSIC DOUBLE FLAP BAG WITH ROSE GOLD HARDWARE
CHANEL, CIRCA 2013
A SHINY PURPLE ALLIGATOR JUMBO SINGLE FLAP BAG WITH SILVER HARDWARE
CHANEL, 2006-2008
A BLUE DENIM MEDIUM CLASSIC DOUBLE FLAP BAG WITH GOLD HARDWARE
CHANEL, 1997-1999