A rare vintage Chanel statement tote featuring a striking brown and cream giraffe-inspired animal print. The tactile pony hair—dyed calf hair—is framed with smooth chocolate-brown leather trim and complemented by antique gold-tone hardware.
The structured design features dual rolled leather top handles and a convenient exterior front pocket secured with Chanel’s iconic interlocking CC Mademoiselle turn-lock. The spacious interior offers practical room for everyday essentials while the bold animal print gives the bag unmistakable collector appeal.
Distinctive, luxurious, and difficult to find, this vintage Chanel tote is a beautiful example of the house’s more adventurous archival designs.
CONDITION: Excellent Vintage / A
Exterior: The brown and cream pony hair remains vibrant, soft, and beautifully presented. Light thinning and rubbing are visible along portions of the back edge where the bag rests against the body, consistent with the delicate nature and age of vintage calf hair.
Corners: Slight thinning and rubbing to the pony hair along the bottom corners. Wear is limited and does not detract from the bag’s overall presentation.
Interior: Brown leather lining. Please review all photographs carefully for the exact interior condition and normal signs of vintage use.
Hardware: Antique gold-tone hardware presents beautifully with normal light signs of age and use.
Handles/strap: Dual rolled brown leather top handles remain firm, structured, and well maintained.
Structure: The bag retains its structured silhouette well. The leather base remains firm and supportive.
This is a pre-owned vintage item and may display minor signs of age or handling. All photographs are of the actual bag and form an important part of the condition description.
INCLUDED
Chanel dust bag
Original Chanel cards
Independent third-party Certificate of Authenticity
Bag shown in photographs
DETAILS
Brand: Chanel Style: Vintage structured top-handle tote Pattern: Giraffe-inspired animal print Dimensions: 8″ H × 10″ W × 5″ D Metric dimensions: approximately 20.3 cm H × 25.4 cm W × 12.7 cm D Exterior material: Pony hair/dyed calf hair with smooth leather trim Interior material: Brown leather lining Color: Brown, cream and gold Hardware: Antique gold-tone hardware Handles: Dual rolled leather top handles Exterior pocket: Front pocket with interlocking CC Mademoiselle turn-lock Country of manufacture: France Approximate era: Vintage/Y2K-era design; exact production year not confirmed Model/style number: Not confirmed Original retail price: Not confirmed; vintage and discontinued
AUTHENTICATION
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