The story of the bag Timeless : a tribute from Lagerfeld to Coco Chanel

The bag Chanel Timeless is a creation of Karl Lagerfeld

The design of the bag Timeless is inspired by the look of the 2.55

You have probably already made a mistake, and you are not the only one! The resemblance between a 2.55 and a Timeless is awful. We find this same quilted leather, so comfortable and comforting, revisited in so many materials and colors. There is also this shoulder strap chain, so chic and practical, which brings a divinely elegant touch to an evening outfit or which deliciously accessorizes a simple everyday outfit. However, there is one small detail that does not deceive. Once you have been told this, you will never again be able to confuse the 2.55 and the Timeless. The secret lies in the clasp… The clasp of the sac Chanel vintage Timeless is an interleaved double C, the logo of the House Chanel that we know today. The clasp of the 2.55 is a simple rectangle on which the name of the House is written. Chanel. Here is a little mnemonic to more easily distinguish these two iconic bags. The 2.55 was there first, it was created in February 1955, as the name suggests. As for the bag Timeless vintage, it is in a way the resurrection of the 2.55: make it wear the two Cs of Coco Chanel, because it is a tribute paid to him by Karl Lagerfeld.

Karl Lagerfeld et Coco Chanel : they never met and yet...

The two creators have never worked together. When Coco died Chanel in 1971, the House stagnated for around ten years. The rebellious elegance that characterized the designer so well no longer makes so much noise. But in 1983, Karl Lagerfeld came to power and breathed new life into it. He could have renewed everything Chanel, shake up his creations to attack fashion in a new light. But instead of transplanting a new heart, he resuscitated the one that was still beating weakly. It was he who made Coco Chanel immortal. THE sac Chanel vintage Timeless is one of the tributes paid by the Kaiser of fashion to the designer. By reviving the 2.55 bag, he has carried his design through time. What better name than Timeless, the timeless, to describe this homage? Even if Karl Lagerfeld humorously affirmed that Coco Chanel would undoubtedly have hated her work, it always helped to strengthen her feminist identity. By wearing a sac Chanel Timeless vintage, you do the same!

Our tips for wearing a sac Timeless Chanel vintage

Let's go through all the details of the Timeless to know how to match them

The typical quilted leather of a sac Chanel vintage Timeless brings a casual touch to your evening outfits. Its metal chain interlaced with a leather strap stylizes your simplest daily outfits. This is where the strength of a Timeless vintage: it is suitable for special occasions as well as for everyday use. Originally, its big brother the 2.55 was released in a leather version to be taken everywhere during the week, then in a satin version for weekend cocktails. But ultimately, it's up to you to decide what trend you want to give it. What is certain is that its metal and leather chain releases a rock'n'roll aura on which you can easily play with other jewelry. For more sobriety, there is no need to adorn yourself with jewelry that is too conspicuous, a sac Chanel vintage Timeless does the job very well! The silver, gold, copper or black metal shoulder strap should really be part of your clothing considerations! Impossible to ignore, since it is what gives your bag all its personality.

Where to buy one sac Chanel Timeless vintage ?

The Vintega store has been designed for all lovers of vintage luxury leather goods. You will find authentic sacs Timeless Chanel second hand. A second hand of first choice! All the peculiarities of Timeless you are targeting can be found in its product sheet. Hurry, because all our pieces are only available in one copy! If you are looking for a particular color, do not hesitate to come and see our new products as often as possible.