A detailed history of Chanel's illustrious 2.55 bag.
From the moment she founded her fashion house 1910, Gabrielle Chanel imposed her own vision, giving women pride of place. Success was such that over the years that followed, the House became one of the most celebrated in the world. Everybody knows the brand because of its indisputably refined style but also by virtue of the strong personalities that have played a part in its success, like Gabrielle Chanel of course, but also Karl Lagerfeld. Chanel designs have reached every area of fashion imaginable, including clothing, accessories, fragrances and jewellery. Certain models of bags like the 2.55 have strongly contributed to Chanel's popularity and success.
The 2.55, a cult piece in the history of contemporary fashion.
This illustrious bag saw the light of day in the workshops of de French fashion house Chanel in 1955. Its name is a direct reference to the month and year of its creation. The idea was to take inspiration from military bags to create a practical bag in a small format. As for materials, there are different possibilities to suit every situation. The leather, canvas or wool models can be used for everyday whereas the satin or silk versions are more suited to high-class soirees. Whichever version you choose, Chanel's DNA will be running through it in the form of the quilted finish, metal chain, shoulder strap, metal clasps and the two letter Cs. The 2.55 model is a pure expression of Chanel's feminine elegance. It has the advantage of adapting to all styles and all outfits but it is also very practical. It contains 7 pockets in all so there is a place for everything and everything can be in its place.
The 2.55 is available on Vestiaire Collective.
Chanel's legendary 2.55 is highly coveted by lovers of fashion everywhere. It exists in a total of over 3,000 versions available in different materials and hues. We're offering you the chance to find a wide variety of them, to suit all styles and tastes, on our platform. It is a unique opportunity to "bag" yourself a vintage piece made famous by celebrities like Jackie Kennedy and more recently Kate Moss.
The line of 2.55 bags is made up of truly iconic models that have crossed the decades agelessly. The House of Chanel is also behind other legendary bags, besides the 2.55: