The Chanel Coco Handle bag is not technically a “classic” as this reinvented flap bag has only recently made its debut in 2015. Despite this, the Chanel Coco Handle bag should not be overlooked; this bag is definitely a crowd favourite in the fashion world. 

 

Prior to 2008, vintage Chanel bags were made with real 24 karat gold-plated hardware. As caused by everyday wear and tear, real 24 karat gold-plated hardware is prone to tarnishing exposing the silver alloy material underneath. In order to improve the durability of their hardware, Chanel has since used non-real gold-toned hardware. 

This question entirely depends on your everyday needs; what are you looking for in a bag? As the size range of each Chanel bag is very generous, in addition to a variety of leathers and materials available to choose from, anyone will be able to find their perfect bag. If you’re hoping to make a safe and long-term investment, a Classic Chanel Flap bag is a favourable choice. Other profitable investment pieces include the Chanel Coco Handle, the Chanel 2.55, or the Chanel Boy Bag. 

 

To ensure your Chanel authenticity card is real, you must first ensure that the serial number on the inside of the bag matches the serial number on the card. In addition to this, Chanel authenticity cards never have a hologram effect, and have the same weight and consistency of a credit card with all text printed straightly aligned. Finally, bags after 2005 will have a grey circular symbol at the top right of their authenticity cards. 

 

The most affordable Chanel bag is the Chanel Small Flap bag. With a starting price of $3000 USD, this flap bag is incredibly versatile. If you’re open to exploring other bag alternatives, the Chanel Waist Bag is relatively affordable ringing in at $2,700. Similarly, Chanel offers a wide selection wallet on chains and small clutches that retail for around $1900.