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Why are Chanel bags called Boys?

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Why are Chanel bags called Boys?
The Chanel bags that are called Boys are named after Arthur Edward Capel. The British aristocrat and polo player was nicknamed “Boy” and was reportedly a romantic partner of Coco Chanel's for a number of years. The Chanel Boy bag debuted in the Chanel Fall/Winter collection of 2011. Shop a variety of Chanel Boy bags on 1stDibs.
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Chanel Pink Leather Le Boy Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Inspired by a cartridge bag, made for hunters, the Chanel Boy bag has become one of the true iconic
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2010s Structured Shoulder Bags

Chanel 2016 Pink Chevron Boy Bag
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in Toronto, ON
Pre-owned Chanel medium pink handbag featuring quilted chevron leather exterior, silver-toned
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Structured Shoulder Bags

Chanel Boy Bag Medium Pink Lambksin Full-Set
By Chanel
Located in Roosendaal, NL
From the collection of SAVINETI we offer this Chanel Boy Bag Medium: - Brand: Chanel - Model: Boy
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2010s French Structured Shoulder Bags

Chanel Pink Quilted Patent Leather New Medium Boy Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Introduced as a part of the Chanel Fall/Winter collection of 2011, the Boy flap bag embodies an
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2010s Italian Shoulder Bags

Chanel Fuchsia Pink Shearling Round Boy Flap Bag GHW 67885
By Chanel
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Store item: 67885 This Chanel Fuchsia Pink Shearling Round Boy Flap Bag GHW is super whimsical and
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1980s Structured Shoulder Bags

Chanel 2014 Quilted Lambskin Old Medium Boy Flap Pink
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
pad and a ruthenium Chanel boy CC push lock. This opens to a fabric interior with a flat pocket
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2010s Italian Structured Shoulder Bags

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