Reference: Difference between the 2.55 & the Classic Flaps & other essential info - Page 5

Smoothoprter · Dec 26th, 2007, 10:26 PM

^^I would suggest starting a new thread in the Chanel general discussion area. This thread is only for reference and not many people read it. You'll have faster responses in the main discussion area.

wantmore · Jan 2nd, 2008, 10:53 PM

THANK YOU for this thread! It's so helpful.

Since this is a referrence thread, can you experts include the current prices for the Classic Flaps and the Reissues? TIA.

ruktam · Jan 26th, 2008, 11:42 AM

So the silver metallic reissues will also coming out with the darken aged silver? anybody know what sizes available? thanks!

Swanky Mama Of Three · Feb 2nd, 2008, 11:18 AM

new Reissues:
the original 225 A37586 $2425
the original 226 A37587 $2695
the original 227 A37590 $2850
the original 228 A37591 $3495

jadore_chanel · Feb 8th, 2008, 10:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Swanky Mama Of Three

new Reissues:
the original 225 A37586 $2425
the original 226 A37587 $2695
the original 227 A37590 $2850
the original 228 A37591 $3495

new reissue sizes:
A37586 $2425: 9 1/2"w x 6"h x 3"d
A37587 $2695: 11"w x 6 3/4"h x 3 3/8"d
A37590 $2850: 12 1/2"w x 7 1/2"h x 3 3/4"d
A37591 $3495: 13 3/4"w x 8 1/4"h x 4 3/4"d

royalhyness · Feb 10th, 2008, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by jadore_chanel

new reissue sizes:
A37586 $2425: 9 1/2"w x 6"h x 3"d
A37587 $2695: 11"w x 6 3/4"h x 3 3/8"d
A37590 $2850: 12 1/2"w x 7 1/2"h x 3 3/4"d
A37591 $3495: 13 3/4"w x 8 1/4"h x 4 3/4"d

this is the information regarding sizes and prices for the new 2008 re-issues in Canada for the 225,226 & 227 that i received

size 225 - 11"w x 6 3/4"h x 3 3/8"d - $2625 (looks like measurements for old 226)

size 226 - 12 1/2"w x 7 1/2"h x 3 3/4"d-$2800 (looks like measurements for old 227)

size 227 - 13 3/4"w x 8 1/4"h x 4 3/4"d-$3000 (looks like measurements for old 228)

hope that i was allowed to post reference info for Canadian product here.

royalhyness · Feb 11th, 2008, 01:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by royalhyness

this is the information regarding sizes and prices for the new 2008 re-issues in Canada for the 225,226 & 227 that i received

size 225 - 11"w x 6 3/4"h x 3 3/8"d - $2625 (looks like measurements for old 226)

size 226 - 12 1/2"w x 7 1/2"h x 3 3/4"d-$2800 (looks like measurements for old 227)

size 227 - 13 3/4"w x 8 1/4"h x 4 3/4"d-$3400 (looks like measurements for old 228)

hope that i was allowed to post reference info for Canadian product here.

* made a correction on price of 227

stargurl · Feb 12th, 2008, 06:54 PM

Did the price increase already? Aaawwww...

IceEarl · Feb 14th, 2008, 04:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stargurl

Did the price increase already? Aaawwww...

(sorry, wrong post)

bountygirl · Feb 15th, 2008, 03:10 PM

hi

new to all this...first time buyer of chanel and i would love to know what this reissue bag is.

could you all tell me where the name "reissue" came from.
as i know the 2.55 was designed by coco herself, in feb 1955. which is the one with the rectangular clasp called the mademoiselle.
then the one with the two cc lock clasp was the reissue of the 2.55 designed by karl lagerfeld, called the 255.
so when you ask for the reissue bag you mean the 255?

please help

Smoothoprter · Feb 15th, 2008, 04:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bountygirl

hi

new to all this...first time buyer of chanel and i would love to know what this reissue bag is.

could you all tell me where the name "reissue" came from.
as i know the 2.55 was designed by coco herself, in feb 1955. which is the one with the rectangular clasp called the mademoiselle.
then the one with the two cc lock clasp was the reissue of the 2.55 designed by karl lagerfeld, called the 255.
so when you ask for the reissue bag you mean the 255?

please help

I've never heard this before. The flap that Karl designed with the interlocking CC is referred to as the "timeless classic flap".

2.55 or 255 refers to the original that Coco introduced in February 1955.

In 2005 in commemoration for the 50th anniversary of the 2.55 Karl Lagerfeld released flap bags that were made in the exact same design as the original 2.55 and the popular name became the "reissue" - meaning the original was reissued.

When people refer to "reissue" now they are talking about any bags that are made in the same design as the original 2.55 whose release date was 2005 forward.

royalhyness · Feb 15th, 2008, 06:01 PM

Quote:
Originally Posted by bountygirl

hi

new to all this...first time buyer of chanel and i would love to know what this reissue bag is.

could you all tell me where the name "reissue" came from.
as i know the 2.55 was designed by coco herself, in feb 1955. which is the one with the rectangular clasp called the mademoiselle.
then the one with the two cc lock clasp was the reissue of the 2.55 designed by karl lagerfeld, called the 255.
so when you ask for the reissue bag you mean the 255?

please help

Quote:

Originally Posted by Smoothoprter

I've never heard this before. The flap that Karl designed with the interlocking CC is referred to as the "timeless classic flap".

2.55 or 255 refers to the original that Coco introduced in February 1955.

In 2005 in commemoration for the 50th anniversary of the 2.55 Karl Lagerfeld released flap bags that were made in the exact same design as the original 2.55 and the popular name became the "reissue" - meaning the original was reissued.

When people refer to "reissue" now they are talking about any bags that are made in the same design as the original 2.55 whose release date was 2005 forward.

i just wanted to say that this was very well explained
short, simple and to the point
thanks

a quick question regarding coco's original classic flaps, do you know what type of leather was used back then?

Smoothoprter · Feb 15th, 2008, 07:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by royalhyness

a quick question regarding coco's original classic flaps, do you know what type of leather was used back then?

Well Coco's original was the 2.55 not the "classic flap" (just to keep things straight).

The original 2.55's were distressed calfskin.

royalhyness · Feb 15th, 2008, 11:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Smoothoprter

Well Coco's original was the 2.55 not the "classic flap" (just to keep things straight).

oh sorry my mistake, thanks 4 pointing that out

The original 2.55's were distressed calfskin.

great thanks!

Do we know when the caviar leather started being used?

soundjade · Feb 17th, 2008, 12:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by royalhyness

great thanks!

Do we know when the caviar leather started being used?

i'd like to know too !!

Jan 26th, 2008, 11:42 AM	#63
ruktam Member Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 296	So the silver metallic reissues will also coming out with the darken aged silver? anybody know what sizes available? thanks! __________________ Love Is Like A 'Wind' You Can't See it But You Can Feel it Last edited by ruktam; Jan 26th, 2008 at 11:57 AM.

Feb 2nd, 2008, 11:18 AM	#64
Swanky Mama Of Three Joined: Jan 2006 Location: Dallas Area Posts: 30,458	new Reissues: the original 225 A37586 $2425 the original 226 A37587 $2695 the original 227 A37590 $2850 the original 228 A37591 $3495 __________________ Holy inappropriateness!!! - a la Bethenny Last edited by Swanky Mama Of Three; Feb 2nd, 2008 at 04:52 PM.

Dec 26th, 2007, 10:26 PM	#61
Smoothoprter Mon for short Joined: Mar 2006 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 13,250	^^I would suggest starting a new thread in the Chanel general discussion area. This thread is only for reference and not many people read it. You'll have faster responses in the main discussion area.

Jan 2nd, 2008, 10:53 PM	#62
wantmore Member Joined: Sep 2007 Location: Hollyweird Posts: 3,767	THANK YOU for this thread! It's so helpful. Since this is a referrence thread, can you experts include the current prices for the Classic Flaps and the Reissues? TIA.

Feb 12th, 2008, 06:54 PM	#68
stargurl Shoppingera Joined: Dec 2007 Location: O.C. Posts: 21	Did the price increase already? Aaawwww...

Feb 15th, 2008, 03:10 PM	#70
bountygirl Member Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 11	hi new to all this...first time buyer of chanel and i would love to know what this reissue bag is. could you all tell me where the name "reissue" came from. as i know the 2.55 was designed by coco herself, in feb 1955. which is the one with the rectangular clasp called the mademoiselle. then the one with the two cc lock clasp was the reissue of the 2.55 designed by karl lagerfeld, called the 255. so when you ask for the reissue bag you mean the 255? please help