Do you think the Chanel Timeless looks just like the 2.55? That's normal, because it's its little sister! We're sharing the full success story of this iconic bag.
The Chanel Timeless bag is a creation by Karl Lagerfeld
The design of the Timeless bag is inspired by the silhouette of the 2.55
You’ve probably already mistaken them, and you're not the only one! The resemblance between a 2.55 and a Timeless is striking. You can see the same quilted leather, so comfortable and reassuring, revisited in many materials and colors. There’s also that chain shoulder strap, so chic and practical, which adds a beautifully elegant touch to evening wear or accessorizes a simple everyday outfit so delicately. However, there’s a small detail that doesn’t lie. Once it’s pointed out to you, you’ll never confuse the 2.55 and the Timeless again. The secret resides in the clasp… The clasp of the vintage Chanel Timeless bag is an intertwined double C, the logo of the House of Chanel as we know it today. The clasp of the 2.55 is a simple rectangle with the House of Chanel’s name inscribed. Here’s a little mnemonic to help you more easily distinguish these two iconic bags. The 2.55 was first; it was created in February 1955, as its name indicates. As for the bag vintage Timeless, it is in a way the resurrection of the 2.55: it features the two Cs of Coco Chanel, as a tribute paid to her by Karl Lagerfeld.
Karl Lagerfeld and Coco Chanel: they never met, and yet...
The two creators never worked together. After Coco Chanel’s death in 1971, the House stagnated for about ten years. The rebellious elegance that so well characterized the designer no longer attracted much attention. But in 1983, Karl Lagerfeld arrived and revitalized it. He could have completely renewed Chanel, disrupted her creations to approach fashion from a new perspective. But instead of giving her a new heart, he revived the one that was still beating faintly. It is he who made Coco Chanel immortal. The vintage Chanel Timeless bag is one of the tributes paid by the Kaiser of fashion to the designer. By bringing the 2.55 bag back to life, he carried its design across time. What better name than Timeless—the eternal—to describe this homage? Even though Karl Lagerfeld humorously claimed that Coco Chanel probably would have hated his work, he always contributed to strengthening her feminist identity. Wearing one of these Chanel Timeless Vintage Bag, you do the same!
Our tips for wearing a vintage Chanel Timeless bag
Let's go through all the details of the Timeless to see how to match it
The signature quilted leather of a vintage Chanel Timeless bag adds a casual touch to evening outfits. Its interlaced metal chain with a leather strip stylizes your simplest daily looks. That is where the true strength of a Vintage Timeless lies: it’s suitable for both special occasions and everyday use. Originally, its bigger brother, the 2.55, was released in a leather version to be carried everywhere during the week, then in a satin version for weekend cocktails. But ultimately, it’s up to you to decide the style you want to give it. What’s certain is that its metal and leather chain exudes a rock’n’roll aura, which you can easily accentuate with other jewelry. For a more understated look, there’s no need to adorn yourself with very flashy jewelry; a vintage Chanel Timeless bag does a great job! The silver, gold, copper, or black metal shoulder strap should really be part of your styling considerations! Impossible to ignore, since it gives your bag its entire personality.
Where to buy a Chanel Timeless Vintage Bag ?
The Secondement store was designed for all vintage luxury leather goods enthusiasts. You will find authentic used Chanel Timeless bags. A top-quality secondhand piece! All the features of the Timeless you’re after are detailed in its product sheet. Act quickly, as all our pieces are available in only one sample! If you’re looking for a particular color, don’t hesitate to check our new arrivals as often as possible.
