First-class design and qualityA Quick Guide to Chanel Flap Bags, chanel bag 2.55 classic flap

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By CODO Fashion Experts In a time when societal standards prevented women from shoulder carrying their bags, the visionary Coco Chanel wanted to go hands-free. Inspired by military satchels of the time, featuring diamond-patterned leather, rectangular metal locking mechanism and a lengthy, all-chain strap to be worn on the shoulder, Chanel released the 2.55 Flap Bag. The name “2.55” stems from the time of its creation: “2” for February and “55” for the year 1955. (Pictured below: a vintage 2.55 bag. Note the all-chain strap lengthy enough for shoulder carry, and the original Mademoiselle Lock) (Pictured below: the original Mademoiselle closure) From a distance, the vintage 2.55 with its rectangular silhouette, quilted leather pattern and metal accessories resembles many other Chanel handbags. However, there are several notable features which distinguish the original 2.55 from the many other Flaps Chanel has