Another question I receive quite often is: ‘What are the differences between the classic flap bag and the reissue 2.55?’. There’s indeed a huge distinction between these two bags and it’s not only the size, but more importantly the style.
Chanel just brought back their mini classic flap bag. It was discontinued some time ago, but the new mini flap has a different look. It’s almost similar like the medium classic flap, but then one size smaller. (It was used to be more squared, as far as I know).
Chanel Classic Flap Bags
The Chanel classic flap bags have four sizes sizes: small, medium/large, jumbo and maxi. I am not sure why they named the medium also large, but this bag is actually not as large as you might think. The jumbo is still an okay size, but the maxi is huge.
Chanel Reissue 2.55 handbags
The Chanel reissue 2.55 handbag is the exact copy of the original 2.55 bag that Coco Chanel has released in 1955. And thanks to Karl Lagerfeld for making that possible, he released the reissue version in February 2005. The Chanel 2.55 has such a long history that you have to love it. It’s vintage and cope perfectly with the modern casual styles.
The Chanel classic flap bag is the modern version of the Chanel 2.55 reissue. I don’t think the classic flap bag could have ever exist if it wasn’t the Chanel 2.55 flap bag. A lot of changes have been made in the inside than the outside. Especially the CC locker is so attractive.
Here are more differences:
The Chanel 2.55 reissue has a rectangular shape lock. It reference Coco Chanel for never marrying and that’s why it’s called the mademoiselle lock.
Throughout the years, the Chanel 2.55 flap bag has been modified. There were different series of the flap bag introduced, which was very confusing until Karl Lagerfeld came along and made a decisive changes that shaped the Chanel classics you recognize today. Since then, only two classic flap bags are being sold:
1. The Chanel reissue 2.55
2. The Chanel classic flap bag
Most members on Bragmybag prefer the Chanel classic flap bag than the reissue 2.55. That doesn’t mean that the Chanel 2.55 reissue is not attractive, but people prefer the modern version. I have no problem of having the 2.55 reissue too.
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hey, am a big fan of your website! its one of my fav fashion gurus ! i am saving to buy my first chanel bag and i’ll be able to this april, am not sure if chanel will raise their prices this month, i hope not! fingers crossed..! anyway i narrowed down my choices to the medium/large, black, caviar, silver hardware .. and heres my delima..flap or reissue… i love the history of the 2.55 and its name and the story behind the lock..its just that i am not quit sure the chains of the handle can be worn comfortably on my skinny shoulders.. and perhaps the classic flap would be more comfortable, or are they the same? i need some help !
Hi Elle,
As far as I know, I haven’t heard anyone feeling uncomfy with the chain of the chanel flap. BUT I do heard that jumbo/maxi chain hurts on your shoulder, because the bag is just too heavy. Jumbo used to be single flap, but they now change it in double flap, making it heavier.
I have yet to hear the same complain about the medium flap bag. And personally (because I tried the flap bag before in medium size), the chain is pretty comfy.
The main chain difference in chain is that the flap bag have interwoven leather between the chain links, while the 2.55 reissue doesn’t. I have to say that this leather does make the bag feel a bit more comfortable than the 2.55 reissue.
Two more things:
1. I do not think you should pick these bag based on the chain, but more on the style and design to your personality. The 2.55 reissue looks like it’s been worn and have a bit vintage style, while the flap bag is simply a modern version of the 2.55 reissue.
2. You should try the bag on in a Chanel boutique and feel which one is more comfortable for you.
Did this help you a bit?
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is there a mistake in the size for the chanel jumbo flap bag and maxi bag? the size is the same.
It’s the people like you that keeps me sharp. Thanks you very much! got it changed.