Chanel

Chanel is a privately owned Paris fashion house whose ready-to-wear, haute couture, handbags, shoes, jewellery and accessories are built on codes such as tweed jackets, quilted leather, the interlocking CC logo and chain straps. The Classic Flap bag and the 2.55 are its signature handbags, and two-tone ballet flats and slingbacks are long-running footwear styles. Unlike its beauty and fragrance products, most Chanel fashion items, including handbags, are sold through its boutiques rather than online in many markets, and stock of popular bags can be limited. The house has raised prices on core handbags several times over the years, so current boutique prices are worth confirming before planning a purchase. Buyers should visit or contact a boutique to check availability, consider leather type (lambskin or caviar), and use authenticated resale if buying second hand.