Pre-Loved Chanel 2.55 Reissue
The original 1955 flap, purist and chain-strapped.
The 2.55 Reissue is Chanel's faithful re-edition of Coco Chanel's original February 1955 flap, reintroduced by Karl Lagerfeld in 2005. It keeps the purist details the Classic Flap later updated: the rectangular Mademoiselle chain-only strap and the Mademoiselle turn-lock rather than the CC clasp. It is the connoisseur's Chanel flap.
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Why the 2.55 Reissue is iconic
The 2.55 is named after its birth date, February 1955, and carries Coco Chanel's original codes, including the all-metal chain and the rectangular Mademoiselle lock she named for her unmarried status. It represents the purest, most historically faithful expression of the Chanel flap.
What to pay pre-owned
Pre-owned prices in the UK generally run from around £2,200 to £4,500, with a median near £2,620 depending on size, leather and era. Aged calfskin in classic colours and the popular 226/227 sizes hold value well, while condition and hardware patina move the price.
Sizes & variants
Commonly found in 224, 225, 226 and 227 sizes in distressed or aged calfskin, with buyers favouring the all-metal chain and aged ruthenium or gold hardware.
How to authenticate
- 1.Match the serial sticker to the authenticity card and confirm the number is consistent with the bag's production era.
- 2.Check the hologram sticker for fine, colour-shifting text and that it remains flat and untampered.
- 3.Examine the Mademoiselle turn-lock and all-metal chain, even quilting and consistent stitching for correct weight and finish.
Guidance only — always buy from sellers offering an authentication guarantee.
Buying a pre-owned Chanel 2.55 Reissue — FAQs
What is the difference between the 2.55 Reissue and the Classic Flap?
The Reissue keeps Coco Chanel's original details, the rectangular Mademoiselle lock and an all-metal chain, while the Classic Flap uses the CC turn-lock and a leather-woven-through chain introduced by Lagerfeld.
What do the numbers like 226 and 227 mean?
They denote the size of the Reissue, with 225 being a smaller medium, 226 a medium and 227 a large; the 226 is the most popular everyday size.
Which lock should a purist choose?
The Mademoiselle turn-lock is the historically correct choice for the 2.55, as the CC lock belongs to the later Classic Flap lineage.