The Chanel 2.55 handbag

Arguably, the most famous Chanel bag is the Chanel 2.55 handbag. This singular rectangular-shaped classic bag’s name refers to the month and year in which Coco Chanel created the design: February 1955, a date to remember.

From Chanel’s 2016 collection comes two special edition Nude Medallion Reissue 225 & 226 handbags in navy and tan respectively. They are both a fabulous interpretation of the classic reissue bag without Chanel’s signature quilted pattern. The bags also feature the classic reissue chain straps with two enamel medallions. The size 225 is the medium size. It's comparable to the Chanel medium/large classic flap bag and size 226 is the large size.

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The medium size of this iconic reissue classic 225 Flap comes in navy and is a compelling iteration of Chanel handbag silhouettes. Designed with a navy blue smooth calfskin leather exterior and gold-tone hardware, featuring burgundy and blue grosgrain ribbon trim with chain detailing. Also, a rear patch pocket, reissue chain shoulder strap with two medallion charms a mademoiselle turn-lock front fastening an interior secondary flap with snap button fastening and a burgundy suede-lined interior.

The larger tan calfskin 226 is a gorgeous shoulder bag. The frame of this luxury piece is composed of a smooth brown-tan calfskin, the gold-tone hardware completes the warm-toned colourway. The Bijoux chain-link strap, a signature to Chanel 2.55 bags, can be worn singled as a crossbody or doubled for on-shoulder wear, and features two hanging charms.

These bags are truly a picture of classic femininity and it’s no surprise that they are among the most coveted of all designer handbags. Both bags come with maker’s dust bag and authenticity card.