Chanel Classic Flap Bag Size Guide
July 2, 2020
This picture illustrates the relative different sizes (approx.) of Chanel Classic Flap Bag on a silhouette of 165cm/5’5″ height.
Chanel classic flap bag was introduced by Karl Lagerfeld (1933 – 2019) when he joined Chanel fashion house as the creative director in the 1980s. Chanel 11.12 is another name for classic flap bag but is less commonly used.
Chanel 2.55 actually refers to all types of flap bag extended from Chanel 2.55 with Mademoiselle lock. However, to better differentiate the varieties, the term Chanel Classic Flap Bag is widely used to refer to Chanel flap bag with a CC clasp at the front, regardless whether it is in chevron, diamond or any other kind of stitching and materials. Even Chanel website uses Classic Handbag to refer to this type of flap bag.
Now, let’s look at the sizes.
Chanel Classic Flap Bags Relative Sizes (approx.)
| Model | Dimensions L x H x W (cm) | Dimensions L x H x W (inch) | Handle Drop (cm) | Handle Drop (inch) |
| Extra Mini | 17.1 x 10.2 x 5.1 | 6.75 x 4 x 2 | 53.3 | 21 |
| Mini/Mini Square | 16.5 x 12.7 x 6.4 | 6.5 x 5 x 2.5 | 52.1 | 20.5 |
| New Mini/Mini Rectangular | 20.3 x 13.3 x 6.4 | 8 x 5.25 x 2.5 | 55.9 | 22 |
| Small | 23.5 x 14 x 6.4 | 9.25 x 5.5 x 2.5 | 22.9 – 43.2 | 9 – 17 |
| Medium (Sac Classique) | 25.5 x 15.5 x 6.5 | 10 x 6.1 x 2.6 | 22.9 – 43.2 | 9 – 17 |
| Jumbo (Grand Sac Classique) | 30 x 19.5 x 10 | 11.8 x 7.7 x 3.9 | 33 – 61 | 13 – 24 |
| Maxi (Maxi Sac Classique) | 33 x 23 x 10 | 13 x 9.1 x 3.9 | 26.7 – 48.3 | 10.5 – 19 |
| Model | Dimensions L x H x W (cm) | Dimensions L x H x W (inch) | Handle Drop (cm) | Handle Drop (inch) |
The Varieties of Chanel Classic Flap Bag
Chanel classic flap bags come with many varieties in term of the flaps, sizes and internal pockets compared to 2.55. I have created tables below for your easy reference. Chanel Extra Mini Flap Bag was discontinued so purchasing it from the resale market is the only way if it is the size you sought after.
| Model | Main Compartment | Rear Flat Pocket | Internal Zip Pocket | Internal Open Flat Pocket |
| Extra Mini (Note #2) | 1 to 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 to 1 |
| Mini/Mini Square | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| New Mini/Mini Rectangular | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Small | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Medium (Sac Classique) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Jumbo (Grand Sac Classique) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Maxi (Maxi Sac Classique) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Model | Main Compartment | Rear Flat Pocket | Internal Zip Pocket | Internal Open Flat Pocket |
Note
- Flap bag uses special material such as sequins and raffia usually does not have a rear flat pocket.
- In some cases, Extra Mini has 1 main compartment only without any external/internal pocket; some has 2 main compartments with 1 internal open flat pocket only.
| Model | Single Flap | Double Flap |
| Extra Mini |  | |
| Mini/Mini Square | | |
| New Mini/Mini Rectangular | | |
| Small | | |
| Medium (Sac Classique)” | | |
| Jumbo (Grand Sac Classique) | | |
| Maxi (Maxi Sac Classique) | | |
| Model | Single Flap | Double Flap |
| Model | Main Compartment | Rear Flat Pocket | Internal Gusseted Pockets | Zip Pocket on the Underside of Flap Cover | Open Long Pocket Under the Flap Cover |
| Small | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Medium (Sac Classique) | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Jumbo (Grand Sac Classique) | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Maxi (Maxi Sac Classique) | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Last but not least, check this blog for Chanel 2.55 Reissue Flap Bag Sizes, enjoy the Handbag Stories from Chanel’s YouTube channel and also my photos of Chanel classic flap bag. Thank you for your time.
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