Welcome to The Purse Forum.

toonie · Apr 2nd, 2008, 06:52 PM

Anyone have the current price of a east west flap?Thank you

TravelBug · Apr 7th, 2008, 04:12 PM

^ Bump, I want to know too. I have always wanted to own a classic caviar but the price increases have been crazy. Looks like I can only afford an east west flap at this time and even that it looks like the price has gone up substantially since 2006?

nymph2106 · Apr 20th, 2008, 11:37 PM

Hi Chanel lovers :) is it true that the caviar jumbo classic flap only comes with silver hardware? I always thought it came with gold hardware as well, but a SA at the Sydney boutique (where I will be visiting soon) told me it only comes with silver. Is that true? Also, this bag only comes in small, medium and jumbo right? She mentioned a large size as well, not sure if she was referring to the reissue?

I'm confused!

fufu · Apr 21st, 2008, 05:12 AM

i believe jumbo flaps also come in both silver and gold hardwares? classic flaps only comes in 3 sizes. the medium and large should be the same size as different people call the sizes differently.

Smoothoprter · Apr 21st, 2008, 09:12 AM

Originally Posted by nymph2106

Hi Chanel lovers :) is it true that the caviar jumbo classic flap only comes with silver hardware? I always thought it came with gold hardware as well, but a SA at the Sydney boutique (where I will be visiting soon) told me it only comes with silver. Is that true? Also, this bag only comes in small, medium and jumbo right? She mentioned a large size as well, not sure if she was referring to the reissue?

I'm confused!

Please post your question in the general discussion area. This thread is for reference only.

sunshine791 · Apr 22nd, 2008, 05:17 AM

hihi...am new to the thread, but desperately looking for the 2.55 in black. I'm in san francisco, would love some help- any suggestions?? thanks so much!!

Nat · Apr 25th, 2008, 02:41 AM

Posting here for reference, since this has been asked a lot:

Mini flap: single flap
E/W flap: single flap
Small flap: double flap
Medium flap: double flap
Jumbo flap: single flap

Reissue/2.55: double flap

Claire83 · Apr 28th, 2008, 10:50 AM

Hi im terribly confused, pardon mi cuz im just starting to learn more abt Chanel's bags.
I called a SA in Paris to order...n i said I want a 2.55 black caviar medium with gold hw..but she goes like...2.55 has no caviar leather?
im sooo terribly confused..she goes on to say that is called classic flap, but not 2.55.
2.55 is another type rite? without the CC logo..cuz apparently she must have thought i know nuts n she just asked wehther i want it with or without the logo (2.55 or classic?).

Pls enlighten!

Nat · Apr 28th, 2008, 02:24 PM

^ 2.55 is the reissue with the mademoiselle closure, classic flaps have the CC twistlock closure.

Please take your time to read this thread, it's all about the differences between the classic flaps and reissues LOL.

Smoothoprter · Apr 28th, 2008, 06:20 PM

Originally Posted by Claire83

Hi im terribly confused, pardon mi cuz im just starting to learn more abt Chanel's bags.
I called a SA in Paris to order...n i said I want a 2.55 black caviar medium with gold hw..but she goes like...2.55 has no caviar leather?
im sooo terribly confused..she goes on to say that is called classic flap, but not 2.55.
2.55 is another type rite? without the CC logo..cuz apparently she must have thought i know nuts n she just asked wehther i want it with or without the logo (2.55 or classic?).

Pls enlighten!

Quoting myself here:

Originally Posted by Smoothoprter

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.

chpwhy · May 7th, 2008, 11:50 PM

Im still a bit confused. Is the JUMBO size the same size/similar to 228 or 227?
And Medium is similar/same to 226 i asume?.. TIA!!..

poohgirl · May 8th, 2008, 09:39 PM

Originally Posted by bingdan

I am sorry about asking this again.
correct me if I am wrong. Is it right for me understand that both classic and re-issue can be called as 2.55. 2.55 is a general name for the flap which have have this measurement. It can include both classic and re-issue. And the only way to tell the difference between classic and reissue is the closure and the chain?
thank you so much!!

Hmmm, I agreed with Bingdan, see attached pic, I am eyeing on this. This is a 2.55 right?

waffledog · May 11th, 2008, 03:28 PM

Hi All,

My 94 year old aunt just gifted me with what she says is a Chanel bag. She says it was purchased at Chanel in New York sometime between 1955 and 1965.

There is no Chanel logo on opening clasp or label inside BUT....I'm wondering what the earliest versions of the 2.55 bag looked like. It says "made of Kidskin" inside and there is a deer symbol. The bag also has a little purse attached by a tiny gold chain. It is quilted and definitely looks like a very early 2.55.

I have pics but cant seem to load them on this forum. I'll be happy to e-mail them to anyone interested.

dangergirl · May 13th, 2008, 12:19 PM

It could be a bag that was originally made by Coco herself?
Since it has the general shape and characteristics of a Chanel bag?

Please post pictures- if you want to post to the forum just go "advanced" then at the bottom of the page you'll see "manage attachments" and click on that then upload the pictures and then click ok or done and it should appear

diorbabe · May 13th, 2008, 01:37 PM

hi can anyone tell me how much the Chanel off white with black stitching costs in America i want to compare the price with the euro price

Apr 2nd, 2008, 06:52 PM	#106
toonie Member Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 2,386	Re: Reference: Difference between the 2.55 & the Classic Flaps & other essential info Anyone have the current price of a east west flap?Thank you
toonie Member Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 2,386

Apr 7th, 2008, 04:12 PM	#107
TravelBug What R U Lookin' At? Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,955	Re: Reference: Difference between the 2.55 & the Classic Flaps & other essential info ^ Bump, I want to know too. I have always wanted to own a classic caviar but the price increases have been crazy. Looks like I can only afford an east west flap at this time and even that it looks like the price has gone up substantially since 2006?

Apr 20th, 2008, 11:37 PM	#108
nymph2106 Member Joined: Nov 2007 Location: Singapore Posts: 195	Re: Reference: Difference between the 2.55 & the Classic Flaps & other essential info Hi Chanel lovers :) is it true that the caviar jumbo classic flap only comes with silver hardware? I always thought it came with gold hardware as well, but a SA at the Sydney boutique (where I will be visiting soon) told me it only comes with silver. Is that true? Also, this bag only comes in small, medium and jumbo right? She mentioned a large size as well, not sure if she was referring to the reissue? I'm confused!

Apr 21st, 2008, 05:12 AM	#109
fufu Temptation Joined: Feb 2008 Location: Singapore Posts: 2,877	Re: Reference: Difference between the 2.55 & the Classic Flaps & other essential info i believe jumbo flaps also come in both silver and gold hardwares? classic flaps only comes in 3 sizes. the medium and large should be the same size as different people call the sizes differently.
	__________________ H attracts bunnies too Updated!! Page 7 http://forum.purseblog.com/your-bag-...-372021-7.html

Apr 22nd, 2008, 05:17 AM	#111
sunshine791 Member Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 1	Re: Reference: Difference between the 2.55 & the Classic Flaps & other essential info hihi...am new to the thread, but desperately looking for the 2.55 in black. I'm in san francisco, would love some help- any suggestions?? thanks so much!!
sunshine791 Member Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 1

Apr 25th, 2008, 02:41 AM	#112
Nat Singing Kumbaya Joined: Feb 2007 Location: Europe Posts: 16,868	Re: Reference: Difference between the 2.55 & the Classic Flaps & other essential info Posting here for reference, since this has been asked a lot: Mini flap: single flap E/W flap: single flap Small flap: double flap Medium flap: double flap Jumbo flap: single flap Reissue/2.55: double flap
	__________________

Apr 28th, 2008, 10:50 AM	#113
Claire83 Member Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 21	Re: Reference: Difference between the 2.55 & the Classic Flaps & other essential info Hi im terribly confused, pardon mi cuz im just starting to learn more abt Chanel's bags. I called a SA in Paris to order...n i said I want a 2.55 black caviar medium with gold hw..but she goes like...2.55 has no caviar leather? im sooo terribly confused..she goes on to say that is called classic flap, but not 2.55. 2.55 is another type rite? without the CC logo..cuz apparently she must have thought i know nuts n she just asked wehther i want it with or without the logo (2.55 or classic?). Pls enlighten!
Claire83 Member Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 21

Apr 28th, 2008, 02:24 PM	#114
Nat Singing Kumbaya Joined: Feb 2007 Location: Europe Posts: 16,868	Re: Reference: Difference between the 2.55 & the Classic Flaps & other essential info ^ 2.55 is the reissue with the mademoiselle closure, classic flaps have the CC twistlock closure. Please take your time to read this thread, it's all about the differences between the classic flaps and reissues LOL.
	__________________

May 7th, 2008, 11:50 PM	#116
chpwhy BAN not Working!!~~ Joined: Jul 2007 Location: The Fine CIty Posts: 3,256	Re: Reference: Difference between the 2.55 & the Classic Flaps & other essential info Im still a bit confused. Is the JUMBO size the same size/similar to 228 or 227? And Medium is similar/same to 226 i asume?.. TIA!!..
	__________________ http://zeebracrossing.blogspot.com -He is before all things, and in him all things hold together. -When you walk, they will guide you; when you sleep, they will watch over you; when you awake, they will speak to you.

May 11th, 2008, 03:28 PM	#118
waffledog Member Joined: May 2008 Posts: 6	Re: Reference: Difference between the 2.55 & the Classic Flaps & other essential info Hi All, My 94 year old aunt just gifted me with what she says is a Chanel bag. She says it was purchased at Chanel in New York sometime between 1955 and 1965. There is no Chanel logo on opening clasp or label inside BUT....I'm wondering what the earliest versions of the 2.55 bag looked like. It says "made of Kidskin" inside and there is a deer symbol. The bag also has a little purse attached by a tiny gold chain. It is quilted and definitely looks like a very early 2.55. I have pics but cant seem to load them on this forum. I'll be happy to e-mail them to anyone interested.
waffledog Member Joined: May 2008 Posts: 6

May 13th, 2008, 12:19 PM	#119
dangergirl Searching For the HG Joined: Mar 2008 Location: USA Posts: 342	Re: Reference: Difference between the 2.55 & the Classic Flaps & other essential info It could be a bag that was originally made by Coco herself? Since it has the general shape and characteristics of a Chanel bag? Please post pictures- if you want to post to the forum just go "advanced" then at the bottom of the page you'll see "manage attachments" and click on that then upload the pictures and then click ok or done and it should appear
	__________________ Raiding: LV * Valley Fair + Union Square Hermes * Grant Ave REPORT EBAY FAKES IN THREE DIFFERENT WAYS HERE One is not born a woman,one becomes one. ____Simone de Beauvoir

May 13th, 2008, 01:37 PM	#120
diorbabe Member Joined: May 2008 Posts: 4	Re: Reference: Difference between the 2.55 & the Classic Flaps & other essential info hi can anyone tell me how much the Chanel off white with black stitching costs in America i want to compare the price with the euro price
diorbabe Member Joined: May 2008 Posts: 4

Welcome to The Purse Forum.

Our Purse Forum, or TPF, is the #1 online social network for everything designer handbag related. Join over 200,000 enthusiastic members in this friendly community and start engaging in the discussion today.