Chanel Quilted Leather Chain Shoulder Hobo Bag 2012— Black

The Archive

Chanel’s quilted leather and leather-threaded chain are familiar house signatures, here expressed through a roomy, softly gathered hobo silhouette. The black leather has a pronounced pebbled surface, giving the diamond quilting a textured finish and catching the light across the folds.

The gathered upper edge contrasts with the broad, rounded body. Chain sections rise from the sides into smooth leather shoulder pieces, balancing the weight of the metal with a more understated finish at the top. The design brings a relaxed character to the quilted shoulder bag, with the black palette keeping the emphasis on shape and texture.

The Details

Designer: Chanel — Label Confirmation Pending
Style: Quilted Leather Chain Shoulder Hobo Bag — Exact Model Unconfirmed
Era/Year: Exact Production Year Unconfirmed
Color: Black
Material: Quilted Grained Leather with Smooth Leather Shoulder Sections — Exact Leather Type Unconfirmed
Hardware: Silver-Tone / Darkened Metal Finish
Closure: Gathered Opening — Fastening To Be Confirmed
Height: 11.5"
Length: 17"
Depth: 4.75"
Strap Drop: 13"
Authentication: Entrupy Verified

Condition Report 7.8/10 

The black grained leather shows creasing and soft folds across the quilted body, with compression through the lower panels and gathering along the opening. Variations in sheen and light surface rubbing are visible across the raised grain and lower perimeter. The diamond stitching remains defined, while the body retains a relaxed, rounded silhouette.

The smooth leather shoulder sections show bending and creasing, with light rubbing along the edges and attachment points. The leather woven through the chain shows further creasing. The metal links retain a muted reflective finish with visible surface marks.

Curator’s Perspective

The appeal of this bag is the contrast between Chanel’s familiar chain detailing and a softer, more generous shape. The gathered opening gives the body movement, while the pebbled leather adds depth to an otherwise simple black palette.

I would pair it with a wool coat, relaxed tailoring or a white shirt and denim. Its 17-inch length gives it a substantial presence, and the 13-inch strap drop offers room for shoulder carry. It is a compelling shape for someone drawn to quilted leather with a more relaxed everyday profile.