Every Chanel Crossbody You Need this Summer
Elevate your Summer Style with a Chanel Crossbody to Wear Now
Discover your next Chanel crossbody for summer.
Must-Have Summer Accessory: The Chanel Crossbody
While August bring the relentless drumbeat of discounting to your inbox from fashion retailers, there is no better way to elevate your summer style than a Chanel crossbody. Weekends in the Hamptons, Nantucket or Newport call for more casual easy looks. Pair your over sized stripped shirts, linen pants, maxi dresses with a Chanel mini flap. The perfect partner for Tenniscore preppy athletic aesthetic is a white Chanel crossbody bag. Read on for more details about every Chanel crossbody you need this summer.
Chanel Crossbody: Wallet on Chain
The Chanel wallet on Chain or Chanel WOC has been the quintessential Chanel crossbody bag since 1997. Every season brings new variations on the Chanel Wallet on Chain since it remains one of Chanel's most popular styles. The Chanel Wallet on Chain is priced between $3,000 to $6,000 on the secondary market and retails for around $2,000 for the basic style in the Chanel boutique. Most Chanel crossbody bags sell at the premium relative to retail on the secondary market if the bag is in pristine condition and in a popular color. The many variations of the Chanel Wallet on Chain means you can find one to pair with any summer aesthetic.
Chanel Crossbody: Chanel Mini Flap Bag
The most classic Chanel crossbody is a Chanel Mini Flap bag. The Chanel mini flap was introduced in 2010 and became an instant top seller. Every season Chanel creates new limited edition version of the classic mini flap so you can always find another variation to add to your collection. Often the only way to purchase this bag is on the secondary market since it is regularly sold out in Chanel boutiques. Despite regular price increases for the Chanel mini flap, demand for this bag remains strong. Since 2019, the Chanel mini flap retail price has increased 49% to $5,200. The most desirable Chanel mini flap bags in pristine condition generally sell at a premium to the retail price at around $6,000 to $7,000.
Chanel Crossbody: White Chanel Mini with Chain
Nothing says summer like a white Chanel crossbody bag. The white Chanel crossbody perfectly compliments preppy Tenniscore or Polo club styles that were all over the Spring/Summer 2024 runway. A white Chanel crossbody also compliments the "white noise dress". White dresses were also an important trend for Spring/Summer 2024. One of Vogue's top summer 2024 trends they labeled "white noise" which includes bold white dresses featuring embroidery, voluminous sheer layers, off the shoulder ruffles, eyelet inserts and other unique details in all white.
Chanel Crossbody: Chanel 22 Mini
The Chanel 22 bag was refers both to the year it was released and Chanel's second fragrance, N. 22. Virginie Viared introduced the Chanel 22 in Spring/Summer 2022. The Chanel 22 is unlike any of its previous bags with an unstructured sac-like shape with a drawstring chain strap. The Chanel 22 is the most casual style introduced by the brand and was initially introduced in three sizes, small, medium and large. The Chanel 22 mini is the newest size and another must-have casual Chanel crossbody. Unlike the larger Chanel 22 bags, the Chanel 22 mini has a long enough strap to wear as a crossbody. The basic Chanel 22 mini retails for $5,000 and can resell for a small premium to retail in pristine condition depending on the color. The Chanel 22 mini is perfect for pairing with your most casual summer tees and shorts.
Chanel Crossbody: Vintage Chanel Mini Flap Denim
A Vintage Chanel crossbody in denim is a timeless summer choice that is perfect with summer whites and this summer's everywhere trend Tenniscore. Chanel revisits denim bags every season but we love this vintage denim mini flap with tortoiseshell bakelite hardware and contrast stitching. A vintage Chanel bag from the 1990s is a perfect way to elevate even the most casual summer look. Prices for pristine vintage Chanel bags continue to rise as demand for these early Karl Lagerfeld era bags exceed the supply in the secondary market.
Buying and Selling Chanel Crossbody at Sotheby's
Sotheby's always has a curated selection of Chanel crossbody bags on marketplace, available for immediate shipping. Browse Chanel crossbody bags in discontinued exotic materials, limited edition runway styles and vintage lambskin styles. There is also an assortment of modern Chanel crossbody bags in leather, canvas and boucle from recent seasons in pristine condition. You can also contact a Salon Associate in New York to learn more about viewing and purchasing a Chanel crossbody at Sotheby's. Chanel crossbody bags at Sotheby's are priced similar to current retail from around $5,000-$10,000. If you don't have time to visit a Chanel boutique or your must-have Chanel crossbody is sold out, Sotheby's has a curated selection of every Chanel crossbody you need this summer, ready to ship globally.
If you have a Chanel bag in pristine condition to sell, you can contact a Handbag Specialist to learn more about your selling options.
