Chanel Q&A for Beginners

Q- which year Did Chanel Stop using 24K gold plating?

A- the year 2009. The last series seen with 24K gold plating is a 12 million serial number series. It’s less likely to see the 24K gold plating hallmark on the latest version of this series. For example, 127, 128, etc.. and that’s because it was the end of 2009 when Chanel Stopped the gold plating.

 

Q- which year did Chanel start using serial numbers?

 

A- the year 1984. Which is one year after Karl Lagerfeld joined Chanel. He changed a lot of things when he started working with Chanel. Who knows maybe he is the one who suggested this major change!?

 

Q- how many digits are in the serial number?

 

A- even when you see a 7-digit serial number sticker or card, there is always an extra “0” to make it 8 digit serial number. After that Chanel Started with 1’s eight digits with no zeros.

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Q- What does Classic mean?

 

A- Classic is a word Chanel uses on any item with diamond quilts patterns. Which is the original pattern of the 2.55 Flap. It is also applied for all Flaps with interlaced woven chains and the CC turnlock even if the pattern is Chevron.

 

Q- what is the best Chanel bag investment?

 

A- Chanel Classic Flap in Caviar leather and gold hardware. But remember to keep the condition in pristine to keep its value forever.

 

Q- what are the CHANEL seasons?

 

A- there are 6 seasons every year:

 

P- Printemps ( spring act 1 collection)

 

S- Summer ( spring-summer act 2 collection)

 

A- Autumn ( Métiers d’arts collection)

 

B- Fall/ Winter act 1 collection

 

K- Fall/ Winter act 2 collection.

 

C- Cruise collection ( released in November-December and will carry the coming year number. For example cruise collection that was released in December 2013 will be called 14C collection )

 

You can remember the seasons in order using this sentence “Please Send A Big King Crab” lol

 

Q- What does REV in Chanel mean?

 

A- REV or 00V means that this item is not seasonal and it will be available in every season of the year.

 

Q- when was Chanel Single Flaps discontinued?

 

A- the Small and the Medium Classic Flaps are always double flaps. The Jumbo and the Maxi became double flaps in late 2010.

 

Q- which Chanel leather is most durable?

 

A- with no doubts Caviar leather is the best leather. Caviar is grained pebbled calfskin or Lambskin.

 

On Classic flaps, the caviar is pebbled calfskin most of the time. It’s thick, puffy and heavier in weight. Pebbled caviar Lambskin is softer, not as puffy and light in weight. for example the 17S So Black LeBoy, it’s made from pebbled Lambskin, you will notice the leather is softer and the bag is light in weight compared to other Boy Flaps in caviar.

 

Q- when was Chanel Mini in Caviar discontinued?

 

A- in 2018.

 

Q- what is the difference between Chanel Classic Flap and Chanel 2.55 Flap?

 

A- the Classic Flap is a Flap with an interlaced woven chain strap and CC turnlock. The 2.55 is a Flap with all Bijoux ( metal chain) and the Mademoiselle lock.

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Q- what are the most popular styles in Chanel handbags?

 

A- the Classic Flap, the 2.55 Flap, the Diana Flap, the 19 Flap, the Coco Handle Flap, the Boy Flap, the Business Affinity Flap, the Trendy CC Flap, the CC Filigree collection, The Pearl Crush Flap, the Mini Top Handle Flap, Gabrielle collection, the WOC, the Deauville Tote, the discontinued GST.

                                     

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