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Price of Chanel Handbags in South Africa
Sep 27, 2018
Chanel has a rich history of designing some of the most iconic designer handbags of all time. It all began when Coco Chanel created the first ultra-iconic 2.55 prototype. Since then, women across the world have been lusting after these coveted Chanel handbags.
Famed by media with appearances in movies like Breakfast at Tiffany’s and loved even by royals (Princess Diana was a huge fan!) – Chanel handbags are more than just fashion pieces. Chanel also provides its owner with investment value and social status. It’s easy to understand the price tag the brand carries.
We thought it would be a good idea to give you an estimate of how much some of our favourite Chanel handbags are valued at internationally.
The iconic 2.55 Shoulder Bag is the first one on our list because it was the first Chanel handbag ever designed!
Being one of the most popular designer handbags of all time, this bag features the famous Chanel flap and quilted leather.
While the Chanel Boy bag was only introduced in 2011, it has successfully managed to win over the hearts of women around the world! The bag has a romantic story behind it, being named after Coco’s lover Arthur Chapel, whose nickname was “Boy”.
With its structured and minimalist look, we’re confident that this will be a favourite for long to come.
Many people mistake the Flap bag as Chanel’s first creation – that’s the kind of influence that this bag has had on handbag style around the world. However, the iconic Flap bag was only introduced in 1983 by Karl Lagerfeld.
The Chanel Classic Flap bag is instantly recognisable by its double CC turn-style lock instead of a rectangular one. The bag is available in four sizes.
Chanel’s black quilted caviar leather Grand Shopping Tote forms part of the Chanel Vintage Collection. This tote features all the elements of a classic Chanel bag.
While Chanel discontinued this beauty in 2015, it is still extremely popular on the pre-owned market!
The winning feature on this beauty is all the room it has to offer! It’s finished off with the iconic CC logo embossed in the front.
Commonly known as the Chanel “WOC” (short for Wallet on Chain), this is one of the most versatile bags available.
This bag comes in a variety of colours, finishes and styles. This beauty can be worn as a shoulder bag, a cross-body bag, a clutch, a wallet and as a messenger bag!
If you dream of owning one of the above bags, but don’t want to pay for a plane ticket to one of the few countries with their own Chanel stores, view our range of gorgeous pre-owned Chanel handbags! We've also put together prices of Louis Vuitton handbags and Gucci handbags in South Africa if you're curious to find out!
1. Chanel 2.55 Shoulder Bag Medium (from approx. R92,000.00)
The iconic 2.55 Shoulder Bag is the first one on our list because it was the first Chanel handbag ever designed!
Being one of the most popular designer handbags of all time, this bag features the famous Chanel flap and quilted leather.
2. Chanel Boy Bag Medium (from approx. R75,000.00)
While the Chanel Boy bag was only introduced in 2011, it has successfully managed to win over the hearts of women around the world! The bag has a romantic story behind it, being named after Coco’s lover Arthur Chapel, whose nickname was “Boy”.
With its structured and minimalist look, we’re confident that this will be a favourite for long to come.
3. Chanel Flap Bag Medium (from approx. R77,000.00)
Many people mistake the Flap bag as Chanel’s first creation – that’s the kind of influence that this bag has had on handbag style around the world. However, the iconic Flap bag was only introduced in 1983 by Karl Lagerfeld.
The Chanel Classic Flap bag is instantly recognisable by its double CC turn-style lock instead of a rectangular one. The bag is available in four sizes.
4. Chanel Grand Shopping Tote Medium (from approx. R43,000.00)
Chanel’s black quilted caviar leather Grand Shopping Tote forms part of the Chanel Vintage Collection. This tote features all the elements of a classic Chanel bag.
While Chanel discontinued this beauty in 2015, it is still extremely popular on the pre-owned market!
The winning feature on this beauty is all the room it has to offer! It’s finished off with the iconic CC logo embossed in the front.
5. Chanel Wallet on Chain Lambskin (from approx. R39,000.00)
Commonly known as the Chanel “WOC” (short for Wallet on Chain), this is one of the most versatile bags available.
This bag comes in a variety of colours, finishes and styles. This beauty can be worn as a shoulder bag, a cross-body bag, a clutch, a wallet and as a messenger bag!
If you dream of owning one of the above bags, but don’t want to pay for a plane ticket to one of the few countries with their own Chanel stores, view our range of gorgeous pre-owned Chanel handbags! We've also put together prices of Louis Vuitton handbags and Gucci handbags in South Africa if you're curious to find out!
