{"product_id":"chanel-2008-2009-2-55-east-west-metallic-quilted-flap-bag","title":"Chanel  2.55 East West Metallic Quilted Flap Bag","description":"\u003ch3\u003eThe Archive\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a \u003cstrong\u003efantastic late-Karl-era Chanel\u003c\/strong\u003e and a much less common interpretation of the East West silhouette. From the \u003cstrong\u003e2008–2009 collection\u003c\/strong\u003e, the elongated flap is crafted in distressed metallic quilted leather with a remarkably delicate \u003cstrong\u003egold bijoux-style chain\u003c\/strong\u003e and rectangular Mademoiselle turn-lock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI found an exceptionally close documented example with the \u003cstrong\u003eexact same 10.25\" × 4.25\" proportions and approximately 16\" strap drop\u003c\/strong\u003e, dated 2008–2009 and described as a Chanel 2.55 East West Clutch on Chain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThe Details\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesigner:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chanel\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.55 East West Flap \/ Clutch on Chain\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2008–2009\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Karl Lagerfeld\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black \/ Charcoal Metallic\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Quilted leather\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardware:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24K gold-plated\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rectangular Mademoiselle turn-lock\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStrap:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fine gold-tone chain\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInterior Detail:\u003c\/strong\u003e Integrated mirror\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.25\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10.25\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDepth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.2\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStrap Drop:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15.75\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthentication:\u003c\/strong\u003e Entrupy Verified\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eCondition Report\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood vintage condition 7.8\/10 visible wear consistent with age and use. The metallic quilted leather shows \u003cstrong\u003ecreasing, surface wear, finish variation and areas of fading\/rubbing\u003c\/strong\u003e, particularly across the front, flap, edges and corners. The quilting remains clearly defined and the bag retains its elongated structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGold hardware shows scratches and surface wear. \u003cstrong\u003eThe interior mirror has been repaired and shows visible scratching\/wear, Mirror has been re-attached\u003c\/strong\u003e This repair should absolutely be disclosed in the listing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInterestingly, the close 2008–09 comp I found also specifically notes \u003cstrong\u003escratching to the interior mirror, leather creasing and hardware wear\u003c\/strong\u003e, so these appear to be recurring condition issues with this model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eCurator’s Perspective\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is the Chanel for the collector who already owns the obvious Chanel.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe metallic finish, razor-thin East West proportions, Mademoiselle lock and incredibly fine gold chain give it an almost \u003cstrong\u003ejewelry-meets-handbag\u003c\/strong\u003e quality. And unlike the ubiquitous Classic Flap, this is very clearly tied to a particular moment in Chanel's late-2000s design history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat long \u003cstrong\u003e10.25-inch silhouette with a nearly 16-inch drop\u003c\/strong\u003e also happens to feel incredibly relevant again right now.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chanel","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49662255497472,"sku":null,"price":1579.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0664\/3767\/7312\/files\/IMG_6193.jpg?v=1788294750","url":"https:\/\/thestilstyle.com\/products\/chanel-2008-2009-2-55-east-west-metallic-quilted-flap-bag","provider":"thestilstyle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}