A Brief History of the Chanel 19
The Chanel 19 was the last major Chanel bag designed by the late Karl Lagerfeld. The Chanel 19 bag for 2019 pays tribute to the elder 2.55 bag created in February 1955 by Coco Chanel. It was first unveiled in March 2019 as part of the Fall/Winter 2019 collection. In a collaborative effort, Largerfeld and Virginie Viard, Chanel’s current creative director, took inspiration from the Classic Flap and 2.55 Flap but re-imagined. Noticeable differences include the slouchier shape, the chunky chain top handle and adjustable strap with three chunky chains in silver, aged gold, ruthenium interlaced with leather. The exaggerated diamond quilting also enhance the Chanel 19 Bag's casual and chic style. The style has quickly become popular with Chanel bag lovers and each season new variations are sent down the runway. The price of the Chanel 19 in boutiques is also lower than a comparable Chanel Classic Flap Bag.
Variations of the Chanel 19
The Chanel 19 bag comes in Small, Medium Large and Maxi sizes. It also comes as a Chanel 19 Chanel Wallet on Chain, Flap Clutch and Flap Wallet styles. You can find a Chanel 19 Flap bag in Lambskin, Goat Skin, Tweed, Denim/Cotton and even Limited Edition Sequin or Silk. While most bags have the three hardware colors, Chanel has also made a Chanel 19 Flap Bag with black hardware and other limited hardware variations. Find our Specialist Picks Below and more styles available on our Buy Now Marketplace.
Chanel 19 Bag Wallet on Chain was featured during the 2019 Fall/Winter Act II collection and is part of the original collection from Karl Lagerfeld.
Chanel 19 Bag small in burgundy goatskin is perfect for fall. This bag was also featured during the 2022 autumn winter ready-to-wear collection.
Chanel 19 Flap Bag in black goatskin in the medium size. The size, color and hardware are classic Chanel that is instantly recognizable.
Chanel 19 Flap Bag in navy tweed and large size from 2020. The perfect bag for weekends and plenty of room to carry more than just the essentials.
