CHANEL Mademoiselle Gold Tone Chain Strap | Chelsea Vintage Couture https://chelseavintagecouture.com Luxury Resale Store in Chelsea, London Wed, 26 Aug 2026 14:00:58 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://chelseavintagecouture.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/cropped-image-32x32.png CHANEL Mademoiselle Gold Tone Chain Strap | Chelsea Vintage Couture https://chelseavintagecouture.com 32 32 1983 CHANEL Vintage Archival Iconic Timeless 2.55 Navy Blue Double Flap 24k GHW W/Box https://chelseavintagecouture.com/product/1983-chanel-vintage-archival-iconic-timeless-2-55-navy-blue-double-flap-24k-ghw-w-box/ Thu, 02 Apr 2026 18:14:14 +0000 https://chelseavintagecouture.com/?post_type=product&p=46510 [su_row][su_column size="1/2" center="no" class=""][icon name="fa-phone-square" class="fa-1x"] Request a call back[/su_column] [su_column size="1/2" center="no" class=""][icon name="fa-question-circle" class="fa-1x"] Ask a question[/su_column][/su_row] [icon name="calendar" style="regular" class="" unprefixed_class=""] Book an appointment to visit our showroom in Chelsea [su_expand more_text="Read more" less_text="Read less"]
Condition A: Vintage-Preowned 1983 CHANEL Archival Iconic Fashion Piece, one of the first 2.55 bags designed by Karl Lagerfeld – A stunning timeless dark navy blue 2.55 diamond quilted double flap 24k gold hardware vintage turn-lock with Mademoiselle shoulder strap. In excellent vintage condition exterior and interior, burgundy gros-grain interior lining is in very good condition, the gold hardware turn-lock is in very good condition and the Mademoiselle strap is in very good condition with only a few tiny signs of wear. Signed CHANEL®, Made in France, and CHANEL PARIS interior round shape lock, a flap snap lock button with the letters DL (Doré Laiton - Golden Brass) and with the zipper A (which looks like a capital D) manufactured by Ailée. The CC turn-lock is stamped 24k gold plated. There is no serial number as they were first introduced in 1984 with 6-digit numbers starting with 0 and then with 1XXXXX etc. Delivered with a CHANEL dust-bag, box and with a certificate of authenticity. [/su_expand]
[su_expand more_text="Read more" less_text="Read less"] Brand: CHANEL Artistic Designer: KARL LAGERFELD Type of product: Vintage Timeless 2.55 bag Size: Width 25.5 cm x Height 16 cm x Depth 7 cm - Shoulder strap 25 cm Material: 24k gold tone plated, lambskin leather, Gros-grain lining Place of Origin: Made in France Date of manufacture: 1983 Colour: Dark Navy Blue - GHW Return: All sales are final and not eligible for return unless otherwise stated in this description - Read our Returns & Refunds Conditions Our Vintage Selection: You can buy from Chelsea Vintage Couture with total confidence. All of the items that we are selling are original and authentic with known provenance. We specialise in rare and unique pieces from private collections and discerning individual owners. Should you choose to buy from Chelsea Vintage Couture you can be assured that we are describing each and every item in a fully transparent and detailed manner. Please note we do not list any items with photoshopped / re-touched images. Should you need more photos or video before buying, please contact us. Delivery: Free collection in Chelsea, London - FREE DELIVERY in the UK for some goods qualify for FREE Standard Delivery - we ship immediately in the UK by overnight delivery. Shipping worldwide the following day after 2pm, the delivery will take 2 to 7 days depending on where you are located abroad - Customs duties & tax charges are the buyer’s responsibility. [/su_expand]
[su_expand more_text="Read more" less_text="Read less"] Read our detailed expert description An Archival Iconic Fashion Piece from 1983, stunning piece – One of The Very First Timeless Double Flap Diamond Quilted Hand Bags Designed by Karl Lagerfeld. Handcrafted in lambskin leather, diamond quilted. This double flap is in dark navy blue colour, double famous iconic Mademoiselle gold chain strap, 24k gold-plated large vintage turn-lock (distinguishable by a heavy, rich gold shine and just introduced by Karl Lagerfeld in 1983) with the stamp on the CC logo turn-lock. The interior is lined in burgundy red gros-grain fabric inspired by the uniform Coco Chanel wore in a convent. Two compartments, one front pocket, one compartment with two slit pockets, one zipper pocket on the interior top flap and one half moon exterior pocket at rear. A “Must-have”, very rare, one of the first truly vintage Chanel 2.55 bags produced in 1983 in dark navy blue colour, a highly sought after, investment collector piece for your wardrobe! The Story Behind: KARL LAGERFELD CHANEL ARTISTIC DIRECTOR 1983-2019 In 1983-1984, Karl Lagerfeld introduced the CC turn-lock, transitioning from the original 2.55 “Mademoiselle” lock. Karl Lagerfeld modernised Chanel by introducing modern elements to the classic iconic quilted bags by adding his own design as well as the iconic interlaced leather-chain and the interlocking (turn-lock). His first fashion show was for the Fall/Winter Ready-to-Wear Fashion shows in Paris in 1984. Coco Chanel why she designed the 2.55 Bag and with which material: The burgundy colour lining represents the colour of the uniforms at the convent where Coco Chanel grew up. There is a zippered compartment on the inside of the front flap and this is where Coco Chanel is rumoured to have stored her love letters in her own original 2.55 bag. At the rear side of the 2.55 bag there is an half moon pocket was designed to keep money inside. Mademoiselle Chain Strap: Coco Chanel realised that modern women needed to have their hands free while attending social events therefore she designed a double-chain shoulder strap for ease of ware. To design her shoulder strap chain Chanel found inspiration from the caretakers of the convent where she grew up as they were holding their keys at their waist dangling down and this is where the inspiration for the Mademoiselle chain strap comes from. Coco Chanel original lock: The original 2.55 bag was designed originally with a front rectangular lock called "the Mademoiselle Lock" (in reference to Coco Chanel never marrying). The 2.55 bag has a diamond quilted or herringbone pattern on the exterior. Using a running stitch to give a beautiful shape and volume. Apparently this design-pattern is believed to have been inspired by several sources: by jockeys 'riding coats', by the stained-glass windows of the abbey at Aubazine where she stayed, as well as by the cushions in Chanel's Paris apartment.  ]]> 11983 CHANEL Vintage Archival Iconic Timeless 2.55 Navy Blue Double Flap 24k GHW W/Box

We specialise in preowned luxury French brands. We source the rarest vintage pieces and each one in our collection has been carefully selected and curated so that we know each unique story and the original provenance behind each piece. All of our luxury branded items are 100% authentic, preowned and go through a very rigorous vetting process by our in-house team and experts. Please note that all of our luxury items are physically authenticated by experts and not by a virtual authentication platforms. All of our luxury items are delivered with a Certificate of Authenticity.

We sell vintage items in very good condition, however some may have some normal slight age related wear. The colours may differ slightly from actual product appearance due to differences in photographic lighting conditions – we do not retouch our photos. Please do not hesitate to contact us for additional photos, videos and/or to visit our showroom to see any item before placing your order. Due to the rarity of our items, all sales are final and not eligible for return unless otherwise stated in the description.

You are welcome to pick-up/collect or try-on any items for sale online by visiting us in our showroom in Chelsea-King’s Road SW3 by Appointment Only. Please email, call, text or WhatsApp us to make an appointment. We ship very quickly by overnight delivery in the UK and we ship worldwide immediately. It could take up to 2-7 days depending on where you are located abroad – all shipments are fully tracked and insured. All purchases are packaged to a high standard with recycled materials. One of the strongest benefits of investing in vintage clothing-accessories is its eco-friendly status. Recycling and reusing pre-loved pieces reduce carbon emissions and preserve water, energy, and other resources and this is the reason Chelsea Vintage Couture is specialising in reselling vintage.

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