Home   |  Premier Designers   |  Chanel   |  

Reference: Difference between the 2.55 & the Classic Flaps & other essential info


Closed Thread
 
Thread Tools
Nov 12th, 2007, 07:19 PM   #46
 
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 62,956
Default Re: Reference: Difference between the 2.55 and the classic flap
thank you for your eloquent synopsis Mon!

Swanky Mama Of Three is offline  
Nov 12th, 2007, 08:35 PM   #47
Member
 
Joined: May 2007
Location: T.O
Posts: 322
Default Re: Reference: Difference between the 2.55 and the classic flap
Classic flaps.
Sizes: Mini, S, M/L, Jumbo


2.55 Reissues.
Sizes: 224, 225, 226, 227, 228


Chain on Classic Flaps
woven chain

new chain


Chain on the Reissues



tt_81 is offline  
Nov 12th, 2007, 08:35 PM   #48
Member
 
Joined: May 2007
Location: T.O
Posts: 322
Default Re: Reference: Difference between the 2.55 and the classic flap
Classic Flaps leather
patent


caviar


lamb


Leather on the Reissues


Lock on the classics


Lock on the Reissues



E/W flap


E/W also known as the pochette. It comes with single woven chain or new chain and double C closure. no back pocket, single flap.
tt_81 is offline  
Nov 12th, 2007, 09:21 PM   #49
Mon for short
 
Joined: Mar 2006
Location: CALI
Posts: 28,065
Default Re: Reference: Difference between the 2.55 and the classic flap
^^the leather on the Commemorative REISSUES is distressed calf-skin. They have made later "Reissues" (2006/2007) in other distressed leathers as well - patent, etc.
Smoothoprter is offline  
Nov 18th, 2007, 06:55 PM   #50
Look out Singapore!!
 
Joined: Jan 2006
Location: NYC
Posts: 1,221
Default Re: Reference: Difference between the 2.55 and the classic flap
So what is the timeless classic?? NM short hills told me those were the only bags that were going up in price and the SA had none to show me but said it was NOT the same bag as the classic flap...

uggghh!! Then I went to Chanel at Short Hills and good lord, the SA there confused me even more - he said reissues DID NOT have the mademoiselle closure (????) and the classic flap was never refered to as a 2.55 and he too could not show me a copy of a 2.55 - HELP???? Oh and the SA also said something about one of them having a BURGUNDY lining???

Last edited Nov 18th, 2007 at 07:01 PM.
harley is offline  
Nov 23rd, 2007, 07:14 AM   #51
Member
 
Joined: Nov 2006
Location: Rhode Island
Posts: 6,062
Default Re: Reference: Difference between the 2.55 and the classic flap
I also have a ?. Are the commemorative reissues no longer around for the most part? I believe I have one that I purchased on ebay from another TPF member. I will hold onto if hard to find.
LOREBUNDE is offline  
Nov 23rd, 2007, 07:19 AM   #52
Member
 
Joined: Nov 2006
Location: Rhode Island
Posts: 6,062
Default Re: Reference: Difference between the 2.55 and the classic flap
Originally Posted by Smoothoprter View Post
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.
This definately helps. One more question, the reissue that was remade was only in one size, right?
LOREBUNDE is offline  
Nov 25th, 2007, 04:06 PM   #53
Mon for short
 
Joined: Mar 2006
Location: CALI
Posts: 28,065
Default Re: Reference: Difference between the 2.55 and the classic flap
Originally Posted by LOREBUNDE View Post
This definately helps. One more question, the reissue that was remade was only in one size, right?
Not true. 5 sizes I'm sure.
Smoothoprter is offline  
Nov 28th, 2007, 06:36 PM   #54
Member
 
Joined: Nov 2006
Location: Rhode Island
Posts: 6,062
Default Re: Reference: Difference between the 2.55 and the classic flap
Originally Posted by Smoothoprter View Post
This thread is too confusing!

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.
Just one more question re. the commemorative bag... are these very hard to find and what would you say the value is?

Last edited Nov 28th, 2007 at 06:45 PM.
LOREBUNDE is offline  
Nov 30th, 2007, 12:53 PM   #55
Mon for short
 
Joined: Mar 2006
Location: CALI
Posts: 28,065
Default Re: Reference: Difference between the 2.55 and the classic flap
Originally Posted by LOREBUNDE View Post
Just one more question re. the commemorative bag... are these very hard to find and what would you say the value is?
Well they cannot be found in stores anymore. You can search eBay completed auctions to try to get some idea about secondary market value.
Smoothoprter is offline  
Nov 30th, 2007, 06:01 PM   #56
ALL THE BAGS!
 
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 4,711
Default Re: Reference: Difference between the 2.55 and the classic flap
Great post, but you may want to edit to correct the prices! There have been two increases since the ones you've listed there.

Also, you forgot to mention that the 2.55 is the BEST PURSE EVER MADE. So says me
purly is offline  
Dec 1st, 2007, 01:50 AM   #57
Nat
 
Joined: Feb 2007
Location: Europe
Posts: 24,946
Default Re: Reference: Difference between the 2.55 and the classic flap
Originally Posted by Smoothoprter View Post
Link please?
Here you go, Mon: http://www.purseblog.com/brands/chan...255/#more-4111
Nat is offline  
Dec 1st, 2007, 09:53 AM   #58
Mon for short
 
Joined: Mar 2006
Location: CALI
Posts: 28,065
Default Re: Reference: Difference between the 2.55 and the classic flap
Originally Posted by Beautylicious View Post
Here you go, Mon: http://www.purseblog.com/brands/chan...255/#more-4111
Thanks Nathalie. Very informative blog.

The prices listed are the prices for the commemorative reissues in 2005. Also, some of the reissues released in early 2006. The later 2006 reissues increased in price, and prices have also increased in 2007.
Smoothoprter is offline  
Dec 1st, 2007, 11:48 PM   #59
Member
 
Joined: Nov 2007
Location: Scandinavia
Posts: 42
Default Re: Reference: Difference between the 2.55 and the classic flap
I am exhausted with all this 2.55 CC talk. Not so keen on this particular bag,but would love to have the large Chanel black croco bag, that was shown in ads about a year ago. The only reason I donīt have it is the price- it is sooo expensive. But a woman can dream,canīt she?
metscan is offline  
Dec 6th, 2007, 02:14 AM   #60
Member
 
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 9
Default Re: Reference: Difference between the 2.55 and the classic flap
After reading all the post in the thread,
i just have some questions
Was the reissue the original design ?
The reissue is just an "improved" version of the classic?
Was the classic the first to be launched?

Thanks :)


Last edited Dec 6th, 2007 at 02:17 AM.
puff is offline  
Closed Thread
  PurseForum   |  Premier Designers   |  Chanel  
TOP

Thread Tools