UPDATE: I just heard back from the Director of the Chanel boutique, this is REAL python skin. Not embossed leather. I know many of you are speculating the authenticity of the skin, don't worry! It's the real deal!
17cmx11cm $2,495 at Chanel, call Alexis at 214-520-1055
Still can't find the ultimate summer blue bag? The House of Chanel goes mod with a classic French shade, Yves Klein Bleu, in a patent python classic chain bag. Yves Klein is the French artist who developed this shade of deep electric blue in 1958, and it has been known as International Klein Blue (IKB) in the art circle ever since. Serious Chanel collectors are going to go nuts when they see this. Most boutiques do not have it yet, so you can still get on the list. I had sworn off all classic flap bags and 2.55 bags, but this one is giving me serious heart palpitations. I love the shape, too. I have always wished for a wider bottom for my 2.55s, and it seems the Chanel angels heard my prayers. The one above is tiny (17cm wide, a mere 6.6 inches), there is a bigger one at $2,695 20cmx12cm (7.8 inches wide) but still smaller than what I'd like. However, the color is to die and the price is not too ridiculous for a Chanel exotic and it's a fabulous collector's item. At Chanel boutiques this summer. Call Alexis to order 214-520-1055.
OH MY GOD
This is my dream bag. Chanel, exotic, bright color. It's exquisite!
Thank you, Bag Snob Tina! You will always come up with the worthy collectibles.
I am not in to all the trendy bags but I still like to keep up with the styles of the day. This is perfect. I will be ordering it, the larger size.
Totally unrelated to this topic. I just purchased an oversize YSL muse in anthracite. Is this color usable as an everyday bag?
Thank you, Tina!!!
I have found the perfect Mother's Day present for my mom! She is an avid Chanel collector but does not have anything like this in her closet.
Thank you for the information and link on the IKB color, too. This is why I read Bag Snob daily, there is no other site with the same voice of authority and knowledge on handbags.
You guys are truly the best! X
Now this is how to do an exotic skin! The color, the size, the shape. It's so lustrous that the chain reflects against it! That sheen is like candy, and I want it. Now. Sad. Being poor still sucks.
I didn't think I will need another Chanel bag but apparently I am wrong, uh. And with all the crazy prices now, this is actually not bad at all. I remember I bought my first Classic Chanel bag in black for $1200, what happened to these happy days?
I totally love it!!
Amazing color,exotic skin and it's Chanel! What more can a girl ask for!
xoxo
Jill, anthracite is a fabulous daily bag color! It goes well for work or play and is a great neutral.
I have so many classic Chanel flap and 2.55 bags I swore to myself, no more. But this is so amazing.... maybe when they make this in a tote? Would that not be just the ultimate?
Let me call the Kaiser and let you know ;) Kidding.
Gorgeous bag! I am calling right now. Tina, thanks for the scoop.
xoxo
I have learned alot about handbags from reading this site, but at the sight of this bag my heart turned a couple of sommersaults. It's so beautiful.
my heart is palpitating very quickly as well, tina (:
Tina
Your not helping me right now!!!! I was undecided about a Zagliani python in Fushia and now I've seen this I've another bag to lust after and decide between!!!
Im a younger bag snob and not yet got a Chanel 2.55, I have two of the clutches with the CC clasp! Would this be a better investment, albeit a much smaller bag than the puffy zag in beautiful fushia!
HELP HELP HELP any advice or ideas as I have the Fushia on hold and need to make my decision by the end of the day London time!!!!!!
I want a fun bag that I can wear during the day and get stuff in, but not hate it next season and wish i hadn't spent all that money on it!!!??? Will the Zag last the test of time or is it too faddy!!!
HELP ME PLEASE!!!!
L.xo
Why are the lambskin and caviar leather 2.55s the same price as this exotic? I don't believe this is actual python. This has to be python imprinted leather, right? My mind is boggled. The color is great however!
Hi Kelly,
This is real python. It's a lot smaller than the classic flap in lambskin or caviar. And thus the low price.
xo
If this bag is the same one on the Chanel website, featured in the Spring-Summer 2008 collection, I'm afraid to disagree! My SA from Chanel in SF said the skin is not real python, but a python imprint on calfskin. And according to her, the price was $2895. If it's real python skin, they wouldn't be able to bring it in to the Chanel boutique in SF due to some animal protection law here; I would have to purchase it directly from the NY store.
love it!
This is sweet! I just love the color.This is my favorite. Maybe the Director of the Chanel boutique Would let me borrow this for a day!Would love to own a great Chanel bag.I Have worn the Chanel Perfume cologne for 32yrs.
Maybe,If I wish upon a star, One will fall from the sky! Dream On!!!!
Hi, i'm going to Paris next month. I want to buy a chanel bag that is classic but still youthful-looking (i'm 27). I was browsing chanel website, i like this plum-colored patent calfskin which i think is 2.55 but i cannot see the price. Do you guys have any suggestion which bag should i buy, and is it better to buy in individual channel boutique or lafayette gallery, or it doesn't matter? Thanks for the help.
PPL ARE DYING OF HUNGER AND YOU CARE ABOUT THOSE STUPID YVES KLEIN BLUE BAG
CHANNEL & YVES KLEIN BE DAMNED!