Chanel classic flap bag - Mini rectangle

Collectors’ Insights

This Chanel Classic Flap Bag in silver lambskin leather with silver-tone hardware belongs to the 16-series, dating to approximately 2012.

The Mini Rectangle is renowned for its elongated silhouette, offering a sleek alternative to the Square Mini while maintaining the signature Classic Flap elegance. Introduced as a seasonal design in the early 2010s, the Mini Rectangle became a cult favorite due to its wearable proportions and iconic status.

This particular piece stands out for its rare silver-on-silver combination—a tone-on-tone pairing that enhances the cool, minimalist character of the design. Lambskin from this era is known for its smooth grain and rich depth, especially in seasonal metallic finishes like this one.

The 16-series represents a period when Chanel produced Mini Rectangles in smaller batches, before their mainstream popularity surged. As a result, early examples in this condition are increasingly sought after by collectors seeking both aesthetic rarity and archival value.