Learn this before you purchase a Chanel Basic Flap Bag!

Design

Famend for its timeless design that has remained in style since its introduction by Karl Lagerfeld in 1983, the Basic Chanel Flap bag contains a rectangular form with a entrance flap  secured by the enduring CC flip lock closure. The bag comes with a chain-link strap that may be worn in several methods, as a single or double chain. 

Supplies and {Hardware}

Chanel provides a wide range of completely different supplies. The preferred are Caviar leather-based and Lambskin. Caviar leather-based is thought for its sturdiness and resistance to put on and tear, whereas Lambskin is thought for its gentle and splendid texture. Chanel additionally used unique skins like alligator or python for restricted editions, however stopped utilizing these supplies in 2019. The commonest {hardware} choices are gold-tone {hardware} and silver-tone {hardware}. Gold {hardware}, till late 2008, was plated with 24K gold and bore a stamp on the CC closure to point this. 

Sizes choices

This iconic bag exists in 6 completely different sizes: Mini Sq., Mini Rectangle, Small, Medium, Jumbo and Maxi.

Chanel Flap bag dimension information:

 

STYLE	SIZE L x W x H in “	PRICE
Mini sq.	6.6 x 5.3 x 3.1	> $4,700
Mini Rectangle	7.8 x 4.7 x 4.3	> $4,900
Small	9.25 x 2.5 x 5.5	> $9,600
Medium	10 x 2.5 x 6	> $10,200
Jumbo	12 x 3.5 x 8.25	> $11,000
Maxi	13 x 4 x 9	> $11,500

  

Authentication

As a consequence of their recognition, plenty of counterfeit variations of the Chanel flap bag exist in the marketplace. That is why it’s essential to have the bag inspected by an skilled when buying it to make sure its authenticity. Real Chanel baggage include particular options like hologram stickers with serial numbers, high-quality craftsmanship, and correct branding. From 1984 to April 2021, each Chanel bag had its personal serial quantity and authenticity card that corresponds to the manufacturing yr. In April 2021, Chanel started utilizing a microchip embedded within a small metallic plate hooked up to the within of every bag. It exhibits the CC emblem and a sequence of letters and numbers that not correspond to the manufacturing yr.

Care and upkeep

To take care of their magnificence and situation, Chanel Flap baggage require correct care, beginning with avoiding solar publicity, moisture or direct warmth supply. It’s endorsed to usually clear the bag utilizing a gentle, dry material to take away mud and filth. It is also advisable to retailer the bag in its unique mud bag and field when not in use to guard it from scratches and mud.

Value

Flap baggage are thought-about to be luxurious gadgets and due to this fact include a excessive price ticket. Costs range relying on the fabric used, the colour, the {hardware} and the dimensions. Yow will discover pre-owned Chanel Flap Baggage starting from 50 to 90% off the retail worth. Availability of sure baggage could be restricted, particularly for uncommon designs or restricted editions which could be laborious to acquire and far dearer.

Worth

Chanel has common worth will increase. As an example the primary Chanel Basic Flap Bag was launched in 1983 and offered for about $1,000. In 2009, the worth of a Jumbo Basic Flap bag was $2,675. The identical bag retails for $11,000 at this time in 2023. Costs of Basic Flap baggage proceed to extend over time, which makes them a superb funding.