Chanel Cream White 2.55 Large Handbag Gold Hardware

The Chanel Classic Flap in cream white is one of the most recognisable bags ever made, and this is the large size with gold hardware. It carries all the house signatures: the diamond-quilted leather, the flap front, and the interlocking CC turn-lock that fastens it, with the leather-threaded chain strap that can be worn long on the shoulder or doubled to sit shorter. The soft cream white keeps it light and easy against the gold.

Chanel's quilting was inspired by the jackets worn by stable grooms, and the chain strap by the chatelaine keys housekeepers once wore at the waist, both practical origins turned into the codes the brand is now defined by. Inside, the flap opens to Chanel's signature interior with a slip pocket, and the burgundy lining on many flaps is a nod to the colour of Gabrielle Chanel's convent uniform.

Cream is a colour that reads as quiet and elegant rather than loud, which is much of the appeal. At Konesseur, every Chanel is authenticated before listing, and the UAE's 5% VAT keeps a piece like this below European retail. Explore more handbags or the wider women's leather goods range to compare.

• Model and colour: Chanel Classic Flap, large, cream white, gold hardware (confirm 2.55 Reissue vs Classic Flap from the lock, see note)
• Design: diamond-quilted leather, CC turn-lock closure, leather-threaded chain strap wearable long or doubled, interior slip pocket
• Condition and authenticity: authenticated by Konesseur (confirm leather type, condition, box, card and hologram against the listing)