{"product_id":"chanel-vintage-quilted-mini-east-west-flap-1986-1988","title":"Chanel Vintage Quilted Mini East West Flap — 1986–1988","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Archive \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is \u003cstrong\u003ethe Chanel collectors are increasingly looking for\u003c\/strong\u003e—small scale, unmistakably vintage, and from the earliest years of the Karl Lagerfeld era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDating to approximately \u003cstrong\u003e1986–1988\u003c\/strong\u003e, this Mini East West Flap captures a very different Chanel aesthetic from today's Classic Flap. The elongated silhouette is slim and understated, while the oversized interlocking CC hardware gives it an unmistakable \u003cstrong\u003e1980s Chanel presence\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlack quilted lambskin is paired with gold-tone hardware, a leather-interwoven chain and a gorgeous \u003cstrong\u003edeep burgundy leather interior\u003c\/strong\u003e—one of those vintage details that makes opening the bag almost as good as carrying it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd at just over eight inches wide with a \u003cstrong\u003e20.75\" strap drop\u003c\/strong\u003e, this is an early Chanel mini that still feels remarkably relevant today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollectors Notes \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chanel\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vintage Quilted Mini East West Flap\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1986–1988\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black \/ Burgundy Interior\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Quilted Lambskin Leather\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardware:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold-Tone\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flap\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStrap:\u003c\/strong\u003e Leather-Interwoven Chain\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInterior:\u003c\/strong\u003e Burgundy Leather with Slip Pocket\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthentication:\u003c\/strong\u003e Entrupy Verified\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHeight: 4.5\"\u003cbr\u003eLength: 8.25\"\u003cbr\u003eDepth: 1.75\"\u003cbr\u003eStrap Drop: 20.75\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition Report\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece presents in \u003cstrong\u003egood vintage condition with visible age and wear consistent with an approximately 40-year-old lambskin Chanel\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe black lambskin retains beautiful sheen and softness with visible creasing, surface wear and flattening to portions of the quilting. There is rubbing and wear along the edges, corners and perimeter of the bag, with the photographs showing the most notable areas closely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe large CC hardware remains beautifully prominent with surface scratching and age-related wear visible upon close inspection. The leather-interwoven chain shows wear consistent with use while retaining its classic gold-and-black contrast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe burgundy leather interior presents very nicely for its age with visible signs of previous use. Overall structure remains attractive and the bag maintains its distinctive elongated silhouette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Condition: Good Vintage Condition — approximately 7.8\/10\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qMYqUG_convSearchResultHighlightRoot\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-8 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCurators Perspetive \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf I were building a vintage Chanel collection, I wouldn't overlook the minis from the 1980s.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEveryone knows the Classic Flap. That's exactly why pieces like this interest me.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou get the signatures that make vintage Chanel so desirable—\u003cstrong\u003equilted lambskin, bold gold hardware, leather-woven chain and that incredible burgundy interior\u003c\/strong\u003e—but in a silhouette you simply don't see everywhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd the proportions are fantastic. At 8.25 inches across, it has that tiny vintage profile collectors love without feeling like one of today's novelty micro bags.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost importantly, this bag doesn't need to look new to be special. \u003cstrong\u003eThe softened lambskin and evidence of nearly four decades of life are part of its vintage character.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the collector who already understands Chanel, this isn't about finding another black flap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt's about finding the Chanel that doesn't come around very often.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"z-0 flex min-h-[46px] justify-start\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mt-3 w-full empty:hidden has-[\u0026gt;_:empty]:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-center\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Chanel","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49509493047552,"sku":null,"price":2359.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0664\/3767\/7312\/files\/IMG_5061_6ca23256-5c19-413f-905b-c94781b563fc.jpg?v=1787528740","url":"https:\/\/thestilstyle.com\/products\/chanel-vintage-quilted-mini-east-west-flap-1986-1988","provider":"thestilstyle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}