This specific model, widely known as the “225” (the original small size), is crafted from black aged calfskin leather. The material is deliberately crinkled to provide a vintage, “lived-in” aesthetic that mirrors the original 1955 design. It features the collection’s signature diamond quilting, inspired by the jackets worn by jockeys at the racetrack. The signature design element is the “Mademoiselle” turn-lock closure, so named because Gabrielle Chanel never married.
A symbol of freedom and functional luxury, the 2.55 handbag was the first to feature a shoulder strap—an all-metal “bijoux” chain inspired by the keychains used by caretakers at the orphanage where Chanel grew up. The bag maintains its historic double flap construction, revealing a hidden “love letter” zip pocket and a signature burgundy leather lining. The combination of aged leather and timeless metal hardware—offered in either aged gold-tone or ruthenium-finish—makes it a definitive piece for collectors who value heritage and understated Parisian allure.
Product Details
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Material: Aged Calfskin & Gold-Tone (or Ruthenium-Finish) Metal.
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Hardware: Typically featured with aged gold-tone or ruthenium-finish metal.
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Collection: The Emblematics (Available in Spring-Summer 2026 Pre-collection).
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Dimensions: Approximately 16 × 24 × 7.5 cm (6.3 × 9.4 × 3 inches).
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