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Swanky Mama Of Three · Oct 6th, 2007, 04:56 PM

just merged about 6 threads all asking the same thing together

Great reference thread

IceEarl · Oct 6th, 2007, 10:20 PM

You are the best Swanky!!

babevivtan · Oct 7th, 2007, 02:13 AM

Swanky, tks. Agree with you that this is helpful cos some SAs have no idea what a "reissue" means. (how sad......they just give the blank look)

Jinsun · Nov 2nd, 2007, 06:35 PM

Originally Posted by aprilvalentine

The classic has the CC lock while the reissue has the rectangular mademoiselle lock. Also, the straps are different. The classic has the interwoven leather & chain strap while the reissue is just a chain link.

Not true right? I just bought a bag that has the MM lock wih interwoven chain. I was told mine was a classic.

Purrrfect · Nov 2nd, 2007, 06:54 PM

Yep, here we go...I just bought the same bag in brown...M/M lock with classic chain. I even posted a thread asking what this was - a Reissue (because of the lock) or a Classic (due to the chain) or Hybrid (because it has elements of many different bags) I received some information and then also chatted with another tpf'er who has this same bag and it seems she was told it it considered the "New Classic Flap" by SA/Chanel.

We need Chanel 101 Advanced Studies Class...hahaha

Jinsun · Nov 2nd, 2007, 07:26 PM

I haven't carried it or taken the tag off yet. Only took it out of the box now and then to admire it and noticed scatches already from my chain!! So sad =(. I bought it last sunday. Are you happy with your purchase? Not sure if I am.

Purrrfect · Nov 2nd, 2007, 08:24 PM

Originally Posted by Purrrfect

Yep, here we go...I just bought the same bag in brown...M/M lock with classic chain. I even posted a thread asking what this was - a Reissue (because of the lock) or a Classic (due to the chain) or Hybrid (because it has elements of many different bags) I received some information and then also chatted with another tpf'er who has this same bag and it seems she was told it it considered the "New Classic Flap" by SA/Chanel.

We need Chanel 101 Advanced Studies Class...hahaha

Correction - should have been "New Flap" omitting classic.
Where is that class sign up?! hahaha.

Lyanna Stark · Nov 4th, 2007, 03:06 AM

Hi all... wandering over from the H side, all your pics make me want to get a Chanel bag! I've been trawling here for the past week.

But for the life of me when I look at all the pics I can't see the difference between Flap, Classic Flap and Reissues. Here and there I also see the word East-West thrown in. Can anyone explain to this newbie what is the diff between these styles? Is it the size or the interior or what?

I'm desiring the medium size one...but I do want to do my research first! I went to the store and the sa was not very helpful in explaining.

Thank you!

IceEarl · Nov 4th, 2007, 03:42 AM

http://forum.purseblog.com/chanel/wh...eissue+classic

there is a search function on the forum, do a search with the key words you'll be able to get numerous threads on this topic. Attached above is one of them.

Sizes of reissue flaps: 224,225,226,227,228.
Sizes of Timeless classic flaps: mini, east/west, med/large (means the same thing), Jumbo. There might be a Small size but I am not sure.

tt_81 · Nov 4th, 2007, 03:56 AM

This is what I've learned after days of reading.

The classic flaps comes in 4 sizes, they're made of carviar leather or lambskin, with interwoven and double C closure.

size: mini
small
med/large
jumbo

pic borrowed from elongreach

The reissue also known as the 2.55, they're made of distressed leather, with rectangle closure.
size: 224
225
226
227
228

pic borrowed from slc

E/W flap: single interwoven chain, also comes with new double chain, with double C closure. They're made of lamb, caviar and patent leather.

pic borrowed from Krysta

hope it help.

IceEarl · Nov 4th, 2007, 04:12 AM

To add, there are also med/large and Jumbo in patent.

boobeary · Nov 4th, 2007, 05:34 PM

tt_81, thanks for the help. I've been lurking for a couple of months on the forum and never understood it either. This would be a great sticky for newbies.

cola262 · Nov 4th, 2007, 06:43 PM

lol thanks Ice and TT!! So between the reissues, timeless classic, and the hybrids, and the totes (pst gst)....what's more classic? The timeless classic?

BlkLadyLaw · Nov 12th, 2007, 10:41 AM

I call them classic, reissue and hybrid. I never heard the 2.55 used until the reissues came out.

Smoothoprter · Nov 12th, 2007, 07:02 PM

This thread is too confusing!

Here goes:

In February 1955 Coco Chanel introduced a handbag - double flap, with mademoiselle (square) closure and mademoiselle metal chain. It became popularly known as the 2.55.

Over the years there have been many variations to the original design of the 2.55 including the leather/fabric, the chain - metal vs. interwoven leather, single flap vs. double flap, and the closure - mademoiselle vs. interlocking CC.

The 2.55 refers to ALL FLAP STYLE BAGS including variations of the original.

The term CLASSIC FLAP commonly refers to the flap with the interlocking CC closure and the leather interwoven chain.

In February 2005 Karl Lagerfeld re-made the 2.55 - exactly as Coco Chanel had made in 1955 in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the 2.55. It came to be known as the REISSUE. Technically the term REISSUE should only be used for the bags that were made to commemorate the original - so only those in 2005. However, it has become convenient to call all 2.55s that resemble the original 2.55 REISSUEs and all 2.55s that have the interlocking CCs CLASSIC FLAPS.

Oct 6th, 2007, 04:56 PM	#31
Swanky Mama Of Three Joined: Jan 2006 Location: Dallas Area Posts: 42,694	Re: What is the difference between the 2.55 and the classic flap? just merged about 6 threads all asking the same thing together Great reference thread
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Oct 6th, 2007, 10:20 PM	#32
IceEarl HHHH....Happy Joined: May 2007 Posts: 4,960	Re: What is the difference between the 2.55 and the classic flap? You are the best Swanky!!
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Oct 7th, 2007, 02:13 AM	#33
babevivtan Member Joined: May 2007 Location: Sunny Island Posts: 4,217	Re: What is the difference between the 2.55 and the classic flap? Swanky, tks. Agree with you that this is helpful cos some SAs have no idea what a "reissue" means. (how sad......they just give the blank look)

Nov 2nd, 2007, 06:54 PM	#35
Purrrfect Member Joined: May 2007 Location: L.A, California Posts: 3,367	Re: What is the difference between the 2.55 and the classic flap? Yep, here we go...I just bought the same bag in brown...M/M lock with classic chain. I even posted a thread asking what this was - a Reissue (because of the lock) or a Classic (due to the chain) or Hybrid (because it has elements of many different bags) I received some information and then also chatted with another tpf'er who has this same bag and it seems she was told it it considered the "New Classic Flap" by SA/Chanel. We need Chanel 101 Advanced Studies Class...hahaha

Nov 2nd, 2007, 07:26 PM	#36
Jinsun Member Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 446	Re: What is the difference between the 2.55 and the classic flap? I haven't carried it or taken the tag off yet. Only took it out of the box now and then to admire it and noticed scatches already from my chain!! So sad =(. I bought it last sunday. Are you happy with your purchase? Not sure if I am.
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Nov 4th, 2007, 03:06 AM	#38
Lyanna Stark Out of Control Joined: Dec 2006 Location: SG Posts: 5,166	Chanel noob needs help! What is the difference - Flap, Classic Flap, and Reissues Hi all... wandering over from the H side, all your pics make me want to get a Chanel bag! I've been trawling here for the past week. But for the life of me when I look at all the pics I can't see the difference between Flap, Classic Flap and Reissues. Here and there I also see the word East-West thrown in. Can anyone explain to this newbie what is the diff between these styles? Is it the size or the interior or what? I'm desiring the medium size one...but I do want to do my research first! I went to the store and the sa was not very helpful in explaining. Thank you!

Nov 4th, 2007, 03:42 AM	#39
IceEarl HHHH....Happy Joined: May 2007 Posts: 4,960	Re: Chanel noob needs help! What is the difference - Flap, Classic Flap, and Reissues http://forum.purseblog.com/chanel/wh...eissue+classic there is a search function on the forum, do a search with the key words you'll be able to get numerous threads on this topic. Attached above is one of them. Sizes of reissue flaps: 224,225,226,227,228. Sizes of Timeless classic flaps: mini, east/west, med/large (means the same thing), Jumbo. There might be a Small size but I am not sure.
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Nov 4th, 2007, 03:56 AM	#40
tt_81 Member Joined: May 2007 Location: T.O Posts: 322	Re: Chanel noob needs help! What is the difference - Flap, Classic Flap, and Reissues This is what I've learned after days of reading. The classic flaps comes in 4 sizes, they're made of carviar leather or lambskin, with interwoven and double C closure. size: mini small med/large jumbo pic borrowed from elongreach The reissue also known as the 2.55, they're made of distressed leather, with rectangle closure. size: 224 225 226 227 228 pic borrowed from slc E/W flap: single interwoven chain, also comes with new double chain, with double C closure. They're made of lamb, caviar and patent leather. pic borrowed from Krysta hope it help.
tt_81 Member Joined: May 2007 Location: T.O Posts: 322

Nov 4th, 2007, 04:12 AM	#41
IceEarl HHHH....Happy Joined: May 2007 Posts: 4,960	Re: Chanel noob needs help! What is the difference - Flap, Classic Flap, and Reissues To add, there are also med/large and Jumbo in patent.
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Nov 4th, 2007, 05:34 PM	#42
boobeary Dreamer Joined: Oct 2006 Location: Asia, Europe, NYC Posts: 770	Re: Chanel noob needs help! What is the difference - Flap, Classic Flap, and Reissues tt_81, thanks for the help. I've been lurking for a couple of months on the forum and never understood it either. This would be a great sticky for newbies.
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Nov 4th, 2007, 06:43 PM	#43
cola262 Member Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 3,865	Re: Chanel noob needs help! What is the difference - Flap, Classic Flap, and Reissues lol thanks Ice and TT!! So between the reissues, timeless classic, and the hybrids, and the totes (pst gst)....what's more classic? The timeless classic?
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Nov 12th, 2007, 10:41 AM	#44
BlkLadyLaw Haute Legal Diva Joined: Apr 2006 Location: Washington DC metro Posts: 2,495	Re: Reference: Difference between the 2.55 and the classic flap I call them classic, reissue and hybrid. I never heard the 2.55 used until the reissues came out.
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Nov 12th, 2007, 07:02 PM	#45
Smoothoprter Mon for short Joined: Mar 2006 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 19,862	Re: Reference: Difference between the 2.55 and the classic flap This thread is too confusing! Here goes: In February 1955 Coco Chanel introduced a handbag - double flap, with mademoiselle (square) closure and mademoiselle metal chain. It became popularly known as the 2.55. Over the years there have been many variations to the original design of the 2.55 including the leather/fabric, the chain - metal vs. interwoven leather, single flap vs. double flap, and the closure - mademoiselle vs. interlocking CC. The 2.55 refers to ALL FLAP STYLE BAGS including variations of the original. The term CLASSIC FLAP commonly refers to the flap with the interlocking CC closure and the leather interwoven chain. In February 2005 Karl Lagerfeld re-made the 2.55 - exactly as Coco Chanel had made in 1955 in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the 2.55. It came to be known as the REISSUE. Technically the term REISSUE should only be used for the bags that were made to commemorate the original - so only those in 2005. However, it has become convenient to call all 2.55s that resemble the original 2.55 REISSUEs and all 2.55s that have the interlocking CCs CLASSIC FLAPS.

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