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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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New Chanel Fluorescent Patent Pink Boy Bag
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This glossy patent neon pink Chanel Boy Bag comes with a big chain in gold, which can be worn over
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21st Century and Contemporary French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Pink Chanel 2017 Medium Quilted Boy Bag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Pink Chanel 2017 Medium Quilted Boy Bag. The Boy Bag features a leather body, gold-tone hardware
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21st Century and Contemporary European Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Chanel Boy Pink North South Bag In Gold Hardware
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Ever since its debut in 2011, the Boy bag has quickly become one of Chanel's most iconic handbag
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2010s French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Chanel 2024C Fuchsia Neon Pink Caviar Leather Quilted Small Boy Bag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel 2024C Neon Pink Chevron Quilted Caviar Leather Small Boy Bag Made In: Italy Year of
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Chanel Pink/Ruthenium Lambskin Leather New Medium Boy Bag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Pink Lambskin Leather New Medium Boy Bag     Made In: Italy Year of Production: 2014 Color
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Structured Shoulder Bags

Chanel Burgundy Chevron Calfskin Chain Medium Boy Bag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Listing Title: Chanel Burgundy Chevron Calfskin Chain Medium Boy Bag SKU: 141493 Condition: Pre
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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

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