2013年12月4日 · The bag was first dreamed up by Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel in the early 1920s when, ever-practical and tired of having to carry her bag in her hands, the designer took inspiration from...

2015年2月25日 · Every season, Karl Lagerfeld metamorphoses the iconic bag: different materials, clasps transformed into jewels and chevron quilting enriches the legendary Chanel bag family. The iconic bag is part of an heritage that is transmitted from mother to daughter.

2024年1月27日 · The Creation of Coco Chanel's First Bag. Transport yourself back to the early 1920s, a period when Coco Chanel fervently yearned to liberate women from the constricting grip of handheld purses. Drawing inspiration from the utilitarian shoulder straps adorning soldiers' bags, she ingeniously crafted her maiden handbag.

2023年5月16日 · Below is a history of the Chanel classic flap bag, a rundown of its investment value, and a primer on the bag’s 1983 redesign. Chanel, Red Quilted Caviar Leather Double Flap Bag. Sold for €6,300 via Historia Auctionata (June 2022). Upon its release, the Chanel 2.55 appealed primarily to women who had long carried their bags by hand.

2021年10月12日 · In the fateful month of February 1955, Gabrielle Chanel presented a bag that would forever define the house of Chanel, even sans logo! (It was Mr. Lagerfeld who thought to apply the...

2018年2月21日 · Chanel’s First Bag: Pre-2.55 Bag. Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel designed her first quilted jersey flap bag in 1929. The original quilted jersey bag had a rectangular twisting lock and short, all-chain straps. Her bag was carried in hand or on the arm, like most bags available to upper-class women during the era.

2019年10月10日 · From the Flap Bag to the 2.55 Reissue, discover the history of the most iconic Chanel bags and the visionaries behind the brand, from Coco to Karl. Read on >>

2023年2月9日 · Coco Chanel, the founder of the brand, created the first Chanel handbag in the 1920s. The iconic design was a rectangular-shaped bag made of jersey, a material typically used for men's clothing at the time. The bag was both practical and stylish, and quickly became a favorite among women of all ages.

While the revolutionary designer and founder of the brand was experimenting with a range of handbag designs during the era, the first Chanel bag to have a recognizable style name was the Chanel 2.55. Unveiled in February 1955, the 2.55 shoulder bag is truly iconic, and its quilted details and clasp have been featured on many other Chanel pieces.

The Classic Chanel bag as we know it today derives from a model that was first created by Coco Chanel herself back in 1955, and which has undergone several changes throughout its history. It has been revolutionised by structural design changes, enhanced through collaborations and brand partnerships, and features in countless TV appearances and ...