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You can sometimes tell a Chanel bag is fake simply by the quality of the leather or the dust bag, the crooked logo, or the rigidness of the hardware.
Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel designed her first quilted jersey flap bag in 1929. The original quilted jersey bag had a rectangular twisting lock and short, all-chain straps. Her bag was carried in hand or on the arm, like most bags available to upper-class women during the era.
At Chanel, the term 2.55 refers to all flap-style bags that have all chain straps and the mademoiselle lock, while term Classic flap commonly refers to the flap with the the leather interwoven chain and interlocking CC closure.
The rectangular lock on a Chanel bag also holds significant importance in the authentication process.
This is pelo mass-market item: each piece is akin to an artisanal creation, wholly handcrafted with meticulous attention to detail.
Understanding the anatomy of an authentic Chanel code is essential to make a proper assessment. Genuine Chanel date codes are usually seven or eight digits long, depending upon the year. (A few are six digits long, as we’ll discuss.
Chanel’s 2020 date code on their handbags is 30XXXXXX. If your handbag’s date code starts with 27XXXXXX, 28XXXXXX or 29XXXXXX, then it was made in mid/late 2019.
It could very well be fake--there are ways to tell if it’s a real Chanel-issued card, but for counterfeiters it is much easier to make a convincing card than the handbag itself.
Bags that are marked with the phrase "Made in Paris" should be avoided because they could be fakes. Genuine bags are those that are marked with the phrases "Made in France" or "Made in Italy." Additionally, you should be wary of bags that have flat or puffy quilts and leather of low quality.
The lining of an authentic Chanel bag should be tightly bound to the sides and walls, displaying consistency and evenness without any bumps or bubbles.
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While Chanel bags in pristine condition often command a premium over retail, Sotheby’s offers a curated selection of these bags in a variety of the most sought-after colors and sizes through our marketplace. By shopping with Sotheby’s, you can purchase a store-fresh Chanel bag without the need to visit a physical store. While Chanel boutiques offer these coveted designs, their inventory is often limited, making it challenging to find a specific color, style, or size.
Seven digit serial number printed on white sticker with Chanel logos and left-sided cutout. Chanel serial number guide Opaque film covers sticker.