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

Smoothoprter · Feb 26th, 2008, 01:21 AM

For reference 2007 Navy Patent A30227 (227 size) compared to the 2008 Metallic Purple A37590 (227 size):

iloveLA · Feb 27th, 2008, 08:01 PM

I had a question about the vintage jumbo classic flap... and I hope this is the right place to ask.

I've been seeing a lot of these vintage flaps popping up and I always thought that the stamp on the front CCs is supposed to be on the top left hand side, but half of them seem to have them on the top right side. What's going on?

Smoothoprter · Feb 27th, 2008, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by iloveLA

I had a question about the vintage jumbo classic flap... and I hope this is the right place to ask.

I've been seeing a lot of these vintage flaps popping up and I always thought that the stamp on the front CCs is supposed to be on the top left hand side, but half of them seem to have them on the top right side. What's going on?

Hi, please post this question to the "authenticate this Chanel" thread and you'll definitely get an answer.

royalhyness · Feb 27th, 2008, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Smoothoprter

I think you were given wrong information.

The 2008 A37587 retails in the US for $2,695 and is the same as the old 226 (only a little bit wider. See my pictures above for reference.)

The 2008 A37590 retails in the US for $2,850 and is the same as the old 227 (only a little bit wider).

The 2008 size 228 (A37591 I think) retails in the US for around $3,450 and is the same as the old 228 (only a little bit wider).

Your probably right as this is the only possible thing that would make any sense to this mad confusion.

I will try to check with another source and see what they say.

Thanks for your patience and your info that you have posted regarding

the difference in size/measurements.

bisousx · Feb 29th, 2008, 03:35 AM

can someone who is dead sure about this please clarify the differences between the sizes?

nm- someone clarified it in a different post.

jellybeanz · Feb 29th, 2008, 08:53 AM

It is really confusing. As far as I can tell, the sizes are medium, large and jumbo. That's what the SAs at my Saks and Chanel boutique call them. But some refer to them as small, medium/large and jumbo. I think they are 9", 10" and 12".

LVowner · Feb 29th, 2008, 10:27 AM

There was only one official classic jumbo back in the 1990's and it must have been close to 17" retailing at about GBP4000 approx. I still have the magazine clippings cause I couldn't afford it at the time. I don't know if that size still exists but all others in the classic are referred to in the shops as large, medium, and small... of course there are nuances within these categories.

crazyme · Feb 29th, 2008, 10:35 AM

i hope someone can also post pics for reference and comparison

aschmeing · Mar 4th, 2008, 12:29 AM

hahahha..confusing... but helpful...hehehhee....

luxurista · Mar 4th, 2008, 12:44 AM

Can someone please tell me the prices and sizes of the regular classic flaps and not the reissues? Thanks.

ItsMyWorld · Mar 7th, 2008, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by luxurista

Can someone please tell me the prices and sizes of the regular classic flaps and not the reissues? Thanks.

The reference library has current prices in the "Classic flaps/reissues" section.

Post pictures of your Flaps & Classic Flaps including WoC's!

sahree · Mar 10th, 2008, 12:25 PM

edit-neverind

shanghaibaby32 · Mar 21st, 2008, 06:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Smoothoprter

Exactly, both the reissue and the classic flap are "2.55" in addition to other flap bags. It's very confusing. But we've come to just call them the "classic flap" and the "reissue" and that keeps it pretty straight for most of us.

Ditto...however it is rather nice to have both!

cheching · Mar 26th, 2008, 12:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Smoothoprter

I think you were given wrong information.

The 2008 A37587 retails in the US for $2,695 and is the same as the old 226 (only a little bit wider. See my pictures above for reference.)

The 2008 A37590 retails in the US for $2,850 and is the same as the old 227 (only a little bit wider).

The 2008 size 228 (A37591 I think) retails in the US for around $3,450 and is the same as the old 228 (only a little bit wider).

I agree. I don't know which Canadian SA was consulted. But from my experience, some of them usually don't know what they're talking about. I had one SA INSIST that the texture of washed caviar was just how "ALL new caviar leather would be".

stylenvogue · Mar 27th, 2008, 11:32 AM

2.55 is just the name of the collection - nothing else. It refers to the original bag launched by Mademoiselle Chanel in February 1955. Chanel reissued the design featuring the rectangular "mademoiselle" lock and "bijoux" chain a few years ago and each season since they have modified the bag a bit and added to the "2.55 Collection". This season the bag bases are larger and there are new colors. The classic flap bags with the CC closure are not considered 2.55 bags by Chanel. These classic flapbags are part of either the collection called Timeless Classic (lambskin leather) ot Timeless CC (caviar leather)The 2.55 collection which is just the "name" of the group also includes new styles that were shown on the Spring/Summer 2008 runway including the ankle bag. Hope this helps to clarify the mass confusion surrounding the 2.55 bags.

Feb 27th, 2008, 08:01 PM	#92
iloveLA Member	Re: Reference: Difference between the 2.55 & the Classic Flaps & other essential info I had a question about the vintage jumbo classic flap... and I hope this is the right place to ask. I've been seeing a lot of these vintage flaps popping up and I always thought that the stamp on the front CCs is supposed to be on the top left hand side, but half of them seem to have them on the top right side. What's going on?

Feb 29th, 2008, 03:35 AM	#95
bisousx Chanel girl	Re: Small vs medium vs large vs jumbo vs another jumbo? can someone who is dead sure about this please clarify the differences between the sizes? nm- someone clarified it in a different post. __________________ Lusting after: Hermes Fuchsia Ostrich Kelly Hermes Orange Birkin 30 Chanel Summer Nights flap Chanel Blush Patent flap Last edited by bisousx; Feb 29th, 2008 at 03:38 AM.

Feb 29th, 2008, 08:53 AM	#96
jellybeanz Member	Re: Small vs medium vs large vs jumbo vs another jumbo? It is really confusing. As far as I can tell, the sizes are medium, large and jumbo. That's what the SAs at my Saks and Chanel boutique call them. But some refer to them as small, medium/large and jumbo. I think they are 9", 10" and 12".

Feb 29th, 2008, 10:27 AM	#97
LVowner Member	Re: Small vs medium vs large vs jumbo vs another jumbo? There was only one official classic jumbo back in the 1990's and it must have been close to 17" retailing at about GBP4000 approx. I still have the magazine clippings cause I couldn't afford it at the time. I don't know if that size still exists but all others in the classic are referred to in the shops as large, medium, and small... of course there are nuances within these categories.

Feb 29th, 2008, 10:35 AM	#98
crazyme Member	Re: Small vs medium vs large vs jumbo vs another jumbo? i hope someone can also post pics for reference and comparison __________________ I can't get enough of the Classic Chanel Flap

Mar 4th, 2008, 12:29 AM	#99
aschmeing Member Location: Philippines	Re: Reference: Difference between the 2.55 & the Classic Flaps & other essential info hahahha..confusing... but helpful...hehehhee....

Mar 4th, 2008, 12:44 AM	#100
luxurista Member	Re: Reference: Difference between the 2.55 & the Classic Flaps & other essential info Can someone please tell me the prices and sizes of the regular classic flaps and not the reissues? Thanks.

Mar 10th, 2008, 12:25 PM	#102
sahree Member Location: New Jersey	Re: Reference: Difference between the 2.55 & the Classic Flaps & other essential info edit-neverind

Mar 27th, 2008, 11:32 AM	#105
stylenvogue Member	Re: Reference: Difference between the 2.55 & the Classic Flaps & other essential info 2.55 is just the name of the collection - nothing else. It refers to the original bag launched by Mademoiselle Chanel in February 1955. Chanel reissued the design featuring the rectangular "mademoiselle" lock and "bijoux" chain a few years ago and each season since they have modified the bag a bit and added to the "2.55 Collection". This season the bag bases are larger and there are new colors. The classic flap bags with the CC closure are not considered 2.55 bags by Chanel. These classic flapbags are part of either the collection called Timeless Classic (lambskin leather) ot Timeless CC (caviar leather)The 2.55 collection which is just the "name" of the group also includes new styles that were shown on the Spring/Summer 2008 runway including the ankle bag. Hope this helps to clarify the mass confusion surrounding the 2.55 bags.