Learn this before you purchase a Chanel Basic Flap Bag!

Design

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

Supplies and {Hardware}

Chanel provides quite a lot of totally different supplies. The preferred are Caviar leather-based and Lambskin. Caviar leather-based is understood for its sturdiness and resistance to put on and tear, whereas Lambskin is understood for its comfortable and splendid texture. Chanel additionally used unique skins like alligator or python for restricted editions, however stopped utilizing these supplies in 2019. The most typical {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 totally different sizes: Mini Sq., Mini Rectangle, Small, Medium, Jumbo and Maxi.

Chanel Flap bag measurement 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

Attributable to their reputation, numerous counterfeit variations of the Chanel flap bag exist in the marketplace. That is why it’s essential to have the bag inspected by an knowledgeable 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 inside a small steel plate connected to the within of every bag. It reveals the CC brand and a sequence of letters and numbers that now not correspond to the manufacturing yr.

Care and upkeep

To keep up their magnificence and situation, Chanel Flap baggage require correct care, beginning with avoiding solar publicity, moisture or direct warmth supply. It is suggested to commonly clear the bag utilizing a comfortable, dry material to take away mud and dust. 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 dirt.

Worth

Flap baggage are thought-about to be luxurious gadgets and subsequently 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 Luggage starting from 50 to 90% off the retail worth. Availability of sure baggage might be restricted, particularly for uncommon designs or restricted editions which might be exhausting to acquire and far dearer.

Worth

Chanel has common worth will increase. For 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 right this moment in 2023. Costs of Basic Flap baggage proceed to extend over time, which makes them a superb funding.