Among Chanel's handbag designs, the Boy Chanel bag stands out with its distinctly masculine name. Furthermore, the masculine aspect of this bag is evident in its sturdy shape, large metal clasp, and the sharp, straight edges surrounding the body.
Close-up of the Boy Chanel handbag (Edited by: Binh Tan).
Special name
Amidst the ever-changing fashion landscape of 2011, with his foresight, the then-creative director at Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld, wanted to create a handbag that would transcend the changing trends.
Lagerfeld designed a bag with a sharper, more masculine style than other classic Chanel bags. That was the Boy Chanel bag.
The Boy Chanel bag features a highly structured, rigid, square shape with a large metal clasp. The exquisite quilted stitching on the flap adds to its luxurious and opulent appearance.
First appearing in the Autumn/Winter 2011 collection, the Chanel Boy bag immediately attracted attention. Upon its release, the bag, with its bold yet alluring design, made a strong impression on fashion enthusiasts.
The Boy Chanel bag has a sharper, more "masculine" style compared to other classic bag designs from the French fashion house (Photo: PurseBlog).
During his lifetime, designer Karl Lagerfeld shared about the Boy Chanel handbag: "Chanel (Coco Chanel) used men's underwear to make dresses. She had such a childlike attitude."
In fact, that's the very spirit of Chanel. She got it from Boy Capel – the great love of her life. This also explains the name "Boy Chanel" for the new handbag."
Arthur Boy Capel was an English polo player and also the muse and greatest love of Coco Chanel. She had a deep and lasting nine-year relationship with Capel.
Boy Capel has always been by Coco Chanel's side, supporting her spirit and mission to liberate women from all barriers and gender norms through fashion.
The Boy Chanel bag was created as a tribute to this inspiring relationship.
Exquisite design
Unlike classic Chanel handbags like the 2.55 or Classic 11.12, the Boy Chanel bag appeals to fashionistas who are stylish, sophisticated, and discerning.
Despite having only been around for a little over a decade, this bag with its masculine name has maintained a leading position in many of the brand's handbag collections.
Despite undergoing numerous modifications over the years, the Boy Chanel bag has retained its recognizable shape, solidifying its status as an iconic fashion accessory.
Besides its unique name, the Boy Chanel bag possesses an irresistible appeal due to its diverse sizes, variations in style, materials, and color combinations.
The Chanel Boy bag inherits the finest craftsmanship of the French fashion house. The center of the flap is often quilted to create classic geometric patterns.
Additionally, there are bag designs featuring quilted stitching on the flap in a V-shape.
The Boy Chanel bag is crafted in a variety of colors (Photo: Luxe Love).
The clasps on the bags are crafted in various colors, thus changing the overall look of the bag. Besides gold or dark gray, which are the two most common colors, there are also some special colors in limited editions such as black, pink, rainbow colors…
Currently, the Boy Chanel bag listed on the brand's website features a quilted flap with a geometric pattern, and is available in both handleless and handleless designs.
For example, the black Boy Chanel bag, made from calfskin, handleless, with hardware including a snap closure and dark gray metal strap, comes in three sizes with corresponding prices: small ($6,400 - 162.1 million VND), medium ($6,900 - 174.8 million VND), and large ($7,300 - 184.9 million VND).
Diverse design styles
The Chanel fashion house doesn't hesitate to experiment with countless new styles each fashion season for the Boy Chanel – a distinctive and edgy flap-closure bag.
The Boy Chanel bag is designed with a rich variety of materials and colors (Photo: (@jamiladaily, @bacio_a_capri, @mamamairafa, @mycocochanelcloset, @louboutinworld, @fifthavenueluxe).
Unlike the Classic 11.12, the Boy Chanel bag is presented in bold and avant-garde ways. Almost every fashion season, new and exciting versions of this bag are released.
The Chanel Boy bag has been crafted from a variety of materials, from grained calfskin, lambskin, and goatskin to tweed. Additionally, there are some unique versions made from canvas, PVC, denim, and more.
It's worth noting that the Boy Chanel bag has been introduced in several versions made from exotic leathers such as crocodile, python, and stingray. These designs are significantly more expensive than versions made from regular leather or textiles.
The limited edition Boy Chanel bag is crafted from python and lambskin (Photo: SACLÀB).
In 2018, Chanel announced that it would cease production of products using exotic materials. Following this announcement, the already high prices of Boy Chanel bags made from these special leathers skyrocketed in the resale market.
The most notable special editions of the Boy Chanel bag include the So Black and Iridescent designs.
The So Black version is available at random times. This bag is covered in a mysterious and elegant black color.
Meanwhile, the Iridescent model, crafted from goatskin leather, features a metallic sheen and a striking rainbow-colored clasp.
Both the So Black and Iridescent versions are very popular. However, due to limited production quantities, their prices are quite high in the resale market.
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