The Chanel model files: the 1955 original, the Classic line it became, the anniversary Reissue, and the modern icons. One file per model, anchored on documented history rather than this season's catalog.
| MODEL | INTRODUCED | MATERIALS | CLOSURE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chanel 2.55 (Original)ICON | 1955 | Quilted lambskin | Mademoiselle rectangular turn-lock |
| Chanel Classic Flap (Small) | c. 1983 | Quilted lambskin or caviar | Interlocking CC turn-lock |
| Chanel Classic Flap (Medium)ICON | c. 1983 | Quilted lambskin or caviar | Interlocking CC turn-lock |
| Chanel Classic Flap (Jumbo)COLLECTED | c. 1983 | Quilted lambskin or caviar | Interlocking CC turn-lock |
| Chanel 2.55 Reissue (226)ICON | 2005 | Aged calfskin | Mademoiselle rectangular turn-lock |
| Chanel Boy (Old Medium)COLLECTED | 2011 | Calfskin, lambskin or caviar | Boy push-lock |
| Chanel Chanel 19 (Medium) | 2019 | Goatskin | Interlocking CC turn-lock |
| Chanel Wallet on Chain (Classic) | c. 1990 | Quilted lambskin or caviar | Snap with interior organization |
"c." marks an introduction documented only approximately — the file records the evidence, not a guess.
Every Chanel from 1986 to 2021 carries a serial that dates it. Run the Chanel serial lookup before you study a listing — the era verdict tells you what every other detail must agree with.