CHANEL Red Timeless the first one | Chelsea Vintage Couture https://chelseavintagecouture.com Luxury Resale Store in Chelsea, London Wed, 26 Aug 2026 13:51:51 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://chelseavintagecouture.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/cropped-image-32x32.png CHANEL Red Timeless the first one | Chelsea Vintage Couture https://chelseavintagecouture.com 32 32 CHANEL 1984 Vintage Archival Iconic Red 2.55 Timeless Double Flap 24k GHW W/Box https://chelseavintagecouture.com/product/chanel-1984-vintage-archival-iconic-red-2-55-timeless-double-flap-24k-ghw-w-box/ Sat, 21 Feb 2026 22:22:42 +0000 https://chelseavintagecouture.com/?post_type=product&p=46170 [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, 1984 By Karl Lagerfeld, an Archival Iconic Fashion Piece from 1984 Fall/Winter Ready To Wear Collection - A stunning timeless 2.55 diamond quilted double flap 24k GHW. This timeless Chanel is one of the Very First Timeless Double Flap Diamond Quilted Bag in RED colour that was designed/Produced by Karl Lagerfeld in 1984 - the photo of the same red CHANEL 1984 bag from the ready-to-wear collection catwalk is attached. This is a highly desirable, archival investment piece from Karl Lagerfeld’s early tenure and heritage. In very good condition, exterior leather a beautiful patina with tiny signs of wear related to its 42 year old, the 24k gold plated hardware is in very good condition, the interior is in very good condition. Signed CHANEL®, made in France, Eclair zipper, 24k gold plated turn-lock CC logo with the stamp, FLOX stud, stamped CHANEL PARIS on the interior hardware, early beginning of the serial number starting with 6 digit numbers starting with (1XXXXX) and this vintage, 6-digit early bag do not come with the matching authenticity card. Delivered with a vintage Chanel dust-bag and with a vintage Chanel box. [/su_expand]
[su_expand more_text="Read more" less_text="Read less"] Brand: CHANEL Designer: KARL LAGERFELD Collection: ready-To-Wear Collection 1984 Type of product: Vintage Timeless 2.55 Double Flap Bag Size: Width 25.5 cm x Height 15.5 cm x Depth: 6.5 cm - Shoulder Strap Drop Min (double): 24 cm - Shoulder Strap Drop Max (single): 48 cm Material: Lambskin leather, 24k Gold plated hardware Place of Origin: Made in France Date of manufacture: 1984 Colour: Red 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 1984 Fall/Winter Ready To Wear Collection. A stunning piece - One of The Very First Timeless Double Flap Red Letter Box Diamond Quilted Double Flap Bag Designed by Karl Lagerfeld in 1984 with 6 digit numbers starting with 1. Handcrafted from leather lambskin diamond quilted, it is a double flap in red (British letter box red). Double interlaced leather and gold chain, 24k gold-plated (distinguishable by a heavy, rich gold shine) with the stamp on the CC logo turn lock. The interior is lined in red inspired by the uniform Coco Chanel wore in the convent. Two compartment, one front pocket, another compartment with two slit pockets and one zipper Eclair pocket on the interior flap. A "Must-have" a very rare, the first produced in 1984 in RED British Letter box colour, a highly sought after, investment collector piece for your wardrobe! The Story Behind: KARL LAGERFELD began his career in fashion in the 1950s, working for several top fashion houses in France including Balmain, Patou and Chloé before joining Chanel in 1983. From 1983 until his death in 19 February 2019 (aged 85) he remained the key designer for Chanel. When Karl Lagerfeld was hired, Chanel was considered a "near-dead brand" at the time since the death of designer Coco Chanel in 1971. Karl Lagerfeld took over the couture collection in 1983 and brought life back into CHANEL, making it a huge success by revamping its ready-to-wear fashion line. Karl Lagerfeld integrated the interlocked CC monogram from the initials of Coco Chanel into a style pattern for the House of Chanel for ever. In 1983-1984, Karl Lagerfeld introduced the CC lock, transitioning from the original 2.55 "Mademoiselle" lock. He modernised Chanel by introducing modern elements to the classic iconic quilted bags by adding his own design the iconic interlaced leather-chain and the interlocking (twist lock) the double CC locks during the 1984 Fall/Winter Ready-to-Wear Fashion shows in Paris. While black and beige were staples, red was embraced as a signature colour representing passion. 1984–1986: The First Serial Stickers — 6-Digit Number Chanel began using serial numbers in 1984 as part of a broader effort to combat counterfeiting. These early stickers featured a 6-digit serial number starting with the number 1 (1XXXXX), printed on a white sticker with black number and placed under a clear adhesive. Chanel bags with a 6-digit serial numbers were produced early in the brand's serialisation, specifically between 1984 and 1986. These vintage bags with 6-digit often feature a white sticker covered by a protective film are very rare to find.]]> CHANEL 1984 Vintage Archival Iconic Red 2.55 Timeless 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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