While retaining the signature elements of the Classic Flap—such as the interwoven leather chain and CC turn-lock closure—the Chanel Mini Flap omits the double flap, giving it a lighter, more streamlined design.

Learning how to tell if a Chanel bag is real has become both art and science. Today’s most respected dealers do not rely on their experience alone to determine a Chanel bag’s authenticity. They also utilize technology to better assess each bag. Yet, many authentication apps have come along that are far less reliable than they claim.

Caviar leather 'pebbled calf leather', known for its signature pebbled appearance, feels luxurious and is durable due to the grainy texture.

Authentic Chanel serial number stickers will contain a combination of CC logo markings, an ‘X’ shape cut into the tape to prevent removal without damage, and little reflective speckles in the tape. 

Despite its smaller size, it remains large enough to carry daily essentials, offering practicality without compromising style.

Bags with a 9-digit date code are not authentic as genuine codes are seven or eight digits long, sometimes six.

An authentic bag always uses flathead screws on the backplate of the lock, never are vintage Chanel bags a good investment Phillips-head screws, which are a clear indicator of a copyright.

Eight digit serial number printed on white sticker covered with clear tape with two Chanel logos."X" cut-lines prevent sticker from being removed without damage. "CHANEL" appears on rightright side of the sticker. Dark line appears on left side of sticker. Gold speckles appear throughout sticker.

Beyond contributing to the visual appeal, the meticulous stitching on a real Chanel bag also signifies its authenticity.

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By the 1970s and 1980s, the Mademoiselle lock was phased out in favor of the interlocking CC closure.

Exterior Pocket: Coco had a love for the Mona Lisa and made the back pocket reminiscent of her subtle smile, which is said to be for loose change for tipping.

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It used to be as simple as asking, “does the bag come with an authenticity card?” However, really good fakes, or “super fakes”, come with their own fake but very convincing authenticity cards.