9.28.2008

Difference between the Chanel Classic Flap and the Chanel Reissue 2.55 bags



THE DIFFERENCES:
1. Closure/Locks: Classic has the double CC turn-style lock, the Reissue has the Mademoiselle lock (rectangular shape).
2. The handle: The reissue has an all chain handle, while the classic has leather interwoven between the chain links.
3. Reissue has a different type of leather, that is made to seem more worn than the caviar leather on the classics.
4. All the reissues have a double flap inside, whereas the Jumbo Classic does not.
5. The sizes on the Reissue are different than the sizes on the Classic Flaps.
SIZES:
The Chanel Classic Flap Bag comes in three sizes:
Small - 9″ x 5.5″ x 2"
Medium - 10″ x 6″ x 2.5″
Jumbo - 12″ x 8″ x 3″
The sizes for the Chanel Reissue 2.55:

Baby 7.5 W x 5.75 H x 1.75 D inches
Small 9.75″ x 7.06″ x 2.16″
Medium 11″ x 8″ x 2.5″
Large 12.25″ x 9.18″ x 2.5″
The X-Large aka Jumbo 14.2″ x 9.8″ x 3″ (rare)