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Examining the accuracy of the iconic quilting pattern can be pivotal in confirming a Chanel bag's authenticity.

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.

All variants of The Flap Bag featured gold, black or silver metallic chain straps and when resources grew scarce, leather straps were intertwined and/or used as a stylish alternative.

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Technological developments and improved production have given rise to “super fakes” that can fool even experienced collectors.

Finally, we'll delve into the type of leather employed in the bag, which is another critical factor. Chanel primarily uses Caviar and Lambskin, each with distinctive characteristics that contribute to the bag's overall look and feel.

Owing to their superior quality and ageless designs, most Chanel bags are in high demand. Their iconic status only adds to their desirability. This has led to a surge of fake Chanel bags in the market.

Beyond contributing to the visual appeal, the meticulous stitching on a real Chanel bag also signifies its authenticity.

While the Chanel Classic Flap bag is distinguished by its interlocking CC lock, that bag design came much later. The 2.55 bag featured a sturdy rectangular turn-key lock, ensuring that a woman’s private purse contents stayed private.

At Maison Vivienne, we take pride in our rigorous authentication process to ensure every Chanel bag we how to authenticate a Chanel bag sell is genuine. When you shop with us, you can be confident that each bag has been thoroughly inspected by our experts, who know exactly how to authenticate a Chanel bag.

An authentic Chanel bag will have matching serial numbers on both the bag and its authenticity card ; any discrepancy between these two is an indication of a fake bag.

In 1955, Coco Chanel crafted the iconic Chanel classic flap bag, a beloved and desired accessory adored by women worldwide. This bag boasts a history spanning over fifty years.

Seven digit serial number printed on white sticker with Chanel logos and left-sided cutout. Opaque film covers sticker.