SIZE and PRICING
This is the SMALL shoulder bag in calfskin leather. Current retail cost is $4300. It is a small flap purse with a chain and leather adjustable strap which can be worn single (as a crossbody) or double (as a shoulder bag). When opened, there is one large compartment and a slim card pocket. The dimension is approximately 7.9” W x 4.7″ H x 2.8” D. For reference, I am 5’4″ {but usually wearing heals}. This size fits what’s minimally needed.
The strap is set to the shortest length which makes it a 21″ drop from top of the handle to the top of the bag (when worn long) and 12″ drop when doubled. I am able to carry it on the shoulder or switch it to cross body without any issues.
AESTHETICS and CONSTRUCTION
The bag is a classic beauty! I LOVE the combination of black with gold hardware. The gold has an aged look similar to brass which makes it modern. The black calfskin is very durable and I haven’t noticed any scratches at all! (I just did another check to be sure.)
The interior is a black grosgrain type material which picks up lint pretty easily. Just and FYI!
With the price tag and history of Chanel, you expect superb construction. This bag lives up to that, and it still looks brand new after owning if for 2-3 years now. One of my friends had the medium Chanel Boy Bag, and her bag started to sag in the middle. I don’t know if that will be an issue since this bag is so small, but only time and use will tell.
FUNCTIONALITY
For a small capacity bag, it holds the necessities. My slim wallet card, iPhone, lipstick, keys, and sunglasses fit easily. Sometimes, I carry the sunglasses without the case to keep the silhouette slimmer.
The clasp is very easy to open (squeeze both sides at the same time), and I’ve never had trouble getting items in and out of the bag. Apparently, that is a major complaint about flap bags.
Because of the chain, it can be considered heavy but the small compartment size keeps it from being overloaded.
SOS RATING
FIVE GOLD STARS {out of five}! This is my FAVORITE Chanel bag, and I have vintage and newer ones. It’s such an iconic bag but still usable which is probably why I LOVE it so much. It’s definitely an investment piece, but Chanel bags keep their value or go up in price!
Happy Tuesday Y’all! Hope everyone’s week is off to a great start! Mr. S is in Alaska this week, and my sweet Mom came into town to help with the kids. What would I do without her?! Anyways, I’m still trying to get organized since I’ve started re-prioritizing all categories of my life!
If you have any questions about the bag, then let me know in the comments and I’ll do my best to help! If you have a specific request for the next “What’s in my Bag?!“, then please let me know too!
// PRE-OWNED CHANEL BOY BAGS //
