Bidspirit auction | CHANEL 2.55 A SHOULDER BAG

CHANEL 2.55 A SHOULDER BAG - Black metallic leather. Gilt bijou strap. 32X18X8 cm. Chanel's original 2.55 bag was launched in February 1955 and was created from Coco Chanel's desire to make a bag that is both beautiful and practical. The chain strap allowed women to wear it on the shoulder, thus creating freedom from the need to hold the bag in hand all the time, which was an innovation in fashion houses. The bag has several secret pockets, including the curved ”Mona Lisa” pocket in the back, a lipstick pocket, and a secret pocket behind the flap that Coco Chanel designed specifically, according to legend, for keeping love letters. The Maxi version is the largest and rarest, making it particularly sought after among collectors.