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What was the first Chanel bag?

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What was the first Chanel bag?
The first Chanel bag isn’t known by a specific model name. It was technically created during the 1920s, when Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel began to design handbags as part of the clothing and accessories she was producing for her couture house. While the revolutionary designer and founder of the brand was experimenting with a range of handbag designs during the era, the first Chanel bag to have a recognizable style name was the Chanel 2.55. Unveiled in February 1955, the 2.55 shoulder bag is truly iconic, and its quilted details and clasp have been featured on many other Chanel pieces. Shop a large selection of Chanel bags on 1stDibs.
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Chanel No5 Perfume Black Limited Edition Evening Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Color: Black/gold Material: Plexiglass Comes with: Box and dust bag Condition: Very good. Faint scratches. Made in italy Measurements~ H 6.2” x W 3.5” x D 1.4” Height 6.2” Length 3....
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières

Chanel 2015-2016 Black Calfskin Quilted Chain Handle Large Boy Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
CONDITION is Good. Minor wear to bag is evident. Light wear to the exterior with some abrasion to the leather surface, particularly at the edges and through the back. Mild creasing a...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Structured Shoulder Bags

Borsa A Tracolla Chanel Round Bag Beige 2020
By Chanel
Located in Torre Del Greco, IT
Borsa firmata Chanel, modello Round Bag, realizzata in pelle trapuntata beige e hardware dorati. Munita di tracolla in pelle e catena intrecciata per indossare la borsa a spalla e a tracolla. Internamente rivestita in pelle beige, capiente per l’essenziale con chiusura a zip circolare. Sul fronte presenta classico logo CC e un’appilcazione di pelle e catena intrecciate. Anno 2020, completa di dustbag, si presenta in ottime condizioni Chanel signature bag...
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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Chanel 2004 Sakura Pink Caviar Medium Classic Double Flap Bag SHW 67868
By Chanel
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Store item: 67868 The Chanel 2004 Sakura Pink Caviar Medium Classic Double Flap Bag SHW is arguably one of the most famous pinks released by C...
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Early 2000s Structured Shoulder Bags

Chanel Quilted White Lambskin Mini Rectangular Classic Flap
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Chanel Quilted White Lambskin Mini Rectangular Classic Flap Elevate your style with the exquisite Chanel Quilted White Lambskin Mini Rectangular Flap Bag. Exquisitely crafted from l...
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2010s Italian Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Chanel Off White Quilted Caviar Leather Medium Easy Carry Classic Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Chanel Off White Quilted Caviar Leather Medium Easy Carry Classic Single Flap Bag Brand- Chanel Model- Medium Easy Carry Classic Single Flap Bag Product Type- Shoulder Serial Number...
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2010s Italian Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

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