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The Chanel 22 bag first made its appearance at the spring-summer 2022 show. It wasn’t long before it swiftly attained icon status. Below, find everything you need to know about the crowd-favourite slouchy hobo, including its characterising features, size options and prices.
Functional and light, the renewed style adopts the signature codes of the maison. These include its quilted exterior and leather-interlaced metal chain, of course. Then there’s the lacquered metal CHANEL signature across the front and CHANEL PARIS medallion with an openwork double C.
Named for the year of its birth, the contemporary #CHANEL22 combines simplicity and comfort. Today, the stylish design is available in a selection of three sizes. All three feature practical interiors that close with a magnetic button, along with purse-like drawstrings to keep contents secure.
Starting with the baby of the family, the darling mini measures just 20 cm by 19 cm by 6 cm. Though small in size, the tiny wonder is surprisingly functional and holds more than you’d expect. This is also the only size that comes with a detachable strap. It comes in a variety of finishes, with prices starting from SGD7030 for fabric finishes like stitched denim and from SGD7430 for those in leather.
One size up sits the small, coming in at 35 cm by 37 cm by 7 cm. An ideal size for everyday needs, this also offers fabric options from SGD7860 and leather versions from SGD8260.
Lastly, for slightly more volume, the medium measures a generous 39 cm by 42 cm by 8 cm. A great travel companion that can hold even a laptop, it comes in calfskin leather from SGD8710.
And if you prefer something a little different that still encompasses all the characteristics of the 22, there’s also the Chanel 22 Backpack for your consideration. Measuring 34 cm by 29 cm by 8 cm and priced from SGD8260, the versatile calfskin piece packs two short top handles for hand-carry and two interlaced leather chain straps for shoulder carry.
