{"id":14794,"date":"2022-04-20T15:16:07","date_gmt":"2022-04-20T15:16:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loveluxury.co.uk\/?p=14794"},"modified":"2022-10-25T10:48:42","modified_gmt":"2022-10-25T10:48:42","slug":"chanels-most-iconic-handbag","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging-new.loveluxury.co.uk\/shop\/topics\/chanels-most-iconic-handbag\/","title":{"rendered":"What is Chanel\u2019s Most Iconic Handbag?"},"content":{"rendered":"

A Chanel handbag is so much more than an accessory. It\u2019s a fusion of functionality and style, with the design, craftsmanship, and quality all shining through in both the aesthetic look and longevity of every model and every piece in the collection.<\/span><\/p>\n

The <\/span>Chanel brand<\/span><\/a> is, of course, iconic. But which of the many luxury handbags in their roster is the most famous and the most highly coveted by buyers and investors alike? In this blog, we take a look at what has been determined as the most popular and iconic design available today – the Chanel 2.55.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

But first, a little about Chanel and how the brand became such a household name in the luxury sphere.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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How did Chanel begin their fashion empire?<\/span><\/h2>\n

The history of Chanel is widely reported and revered, with endless blogs online giving <\/span>you insight into the brand<\/span><\/a>, its growth, and its move into the luxury market.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Chanel was founded by Gabrielle Coco Chanel, who opened her first hat shop in 1910 – before proceeding to sell dresses that challenged traditional womenswear and gave women somewhere to find something special and unique.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In 1921 she unveiled her first fragrance – the famous Chanel No. 5 – and in 1926 the brand unveiled its first little black dress, creating a global and still-present phenomenon.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

It wasn\u2019t until after the war, in 1955, that Chanel staged a reopening following her store\u2019s closures during the war, with a big fashion show. And during this time, she launched the now iconic Chanel 2.55 bag – which the rest of this blog revolves around.<\/span><\/p>\n

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What is Chanel\u2019s most iconic handbag?<\/span><\/h2>\n

Created and launched in 1955, the Chanel 2.55 handbag is the one that almost every woman on the planet will be familiar with – boasting its padded leather aesthetic, gold chain shoulder strap, and strong but light structure. Crucially, this bag was the first which allowed women to carry the bag while leaving her hand free for other uses – thanks to the shoulder strap – something which Chanel herself had always wanted in a bag.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

This quickly catapulted the design into the minds and desires of women everywhere.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The History of the Chanel 2.55 bag<\/span><\/h2>\n

Following its release in 1955, the Chanel 2.55 bag (named for its release date on February (2) 1955) then saw a re-release in 2005 to celebrate its 50<\/span>th<\/span> anniversary. This new model of the iconic flap bag integrated as much of the original design as possible, from the original lock mechanism to the quilted calfskin leather.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The re-issue models, made in 2005 and named \u2018The Timeless Classic\u2019, are incredibly rare and can be identified by their unique marking inside the flap which reads \u201c1955 – 2005\u201d on either side of the Chanel logo. And as you would expect, the limited nature of these bags only adds to their coveted status and place on the market as a rare and highly coveted investment piece.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Celebrities that popularised the Chanel 2.55<\/span><\/h2>\n

With the status of luxury icon comes a certain amount of publicity from high up places – and the Chanel 2.55 bag is no stranger to celebrity fans and advocates.<\/span><\/p>\n

Some of the most popular and recognisable examples of the Chanel 2.55 in use include:<\/span><\/p>\n