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What is a 2.55 handbag?

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What is a 2.55 handbag?
A 2.55 handbag is an iconic design from the French luxury fashion house of Chanel. Coco Chanel created the bag in 1955, and it features a flap closure, allover quilting and a chain strap. Shop a collection of Chanel 2.55 handbags on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
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Chanel 2.55 bag 2006/2008
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Sac 2.55 en veau vieilli matelassé cuivré, attributs en métal argenté.
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Early 2000s French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Chanel mini 2.55 bag 2020
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Quilted pink/red tweed mini 2.55 bag with a golden metal chain handle. Piece with a serial number.
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2010s French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Chanel 2.55 bag 2011 Collection
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in Italy) 2.55 bag entirely embroidered with black and silvery sequins, and with black patent leather details.
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2010s Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Chanel Silver 2.55 Reissue Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel 2.55 Reissue Flap Bag in a grey aged calfskin leather with silver-tone hardware, and a classic double flap closure with a "Mademoiselle" turn-lock fastening.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Chanel Red Quilted Patent Leather 2.55
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
2010-2011 Chanel Patent Leather Quilted Red 2.55 Reissue 225. Red patent leather with quilting, encircled by silver hardware.
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2010s French Shoulder Bags

Chanel 2.55 bag Pre-Fall 2019
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Black calfskin 2.55 bag embossed like crocodile leather and printed with a golden graffiti.
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2010s European Structured Shoulder Bags

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