Poele A Bois

A tall boy is a piece of furniture that features a wardrobe on top. A tall boy should not be confused with a highboy which is a tall chest of drawers.

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.

Chrome Hearts' Matty Boy is an artist. Matt Digiacomo, also known by his moniker Matty Boy, helped design the Chrome Hearts x Matty Boy collection and then went on to become the creative director for the luxury brand in 2018. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Chrome Hearts apparel, jewelry and accessories.

Chanel recommends storing your boy bags by wrapping the chains or straps in tissue paper and storing them upright in the original pouch. Other sources suggest stuffing the bag with acid-free tissue paper to support its shape and make sure the chain or strap is well-padded so it doesn’t imprint the bag. Shop a collection of expertly vetted vintage and new Chanel bags from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.

A small Chanel Boy bag costs around $5,400. Created by Karl Lagerfeld, the iconic design owes its name to Gabrielle Chanel's first love, Arthur Edward "Boy" Capel. Find a collection of vintage Chanel handbags on 1stDibs today.