Scroll through to see what made the cut for the most popular Chanel bags of all time: From the 2.55 to the 11.12, they are all equally timeless classics.
Why It's Worth It: The Classic Chanel 2.55 Bag — The Flair Index
CHANEL Vintage Quilted Silk Velvet Grosgrain 2.55 Double Flap Bag C.1955-71 W/Box - Chelsea Vintage Couture
Chanel Vintage Pink Lambskin Classic 2.55 Mini Flap Bag – Classic Coco Authentic Vintage Luxury
11 Iconic Chanel Bags Worth Collecting, Handbags and Accessories
.Chanel introduced the first 2.55 bag in the winter of 1955. Limited production of the bag continued thorough the 1960s until Coco's death. In the 1980s the style was reproduced in leather and occasionally wool, and it continues to be a mainstay of the Chanel line to this day. The 2.55 handbag was designed by Coco Chan
1960s Coco Chanel 2.55 Quilted Wool Handbag – Swank Vintage
Episode 3: iconic fashion piece, the 11.12 Chanel bag
Vintage Chanel wine, bordeaux lambskin rare 2.55 double flap chain shoulder bag. at 1stDibs
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Vintage Chanel Limited Edition Calfskin Flap Bag
The REAL Story Behind The Chanel 2.55 Flap Bag
Apr 15, 2015 - View this item and discover similar for sale at 1stDibs - This fabulous, rare bag by Chanel is a real 'Tour de Force'. The multicoloured Tweed is decorated all over with different coloured cut-glass stones, gold
A Very Rare Chanel 'Sac 2.55' Multicoloured Tweed and Bejewelled Flap Bag
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