A near-square Chanel flap, 20cm wide and 19cm tall, which is what gives it a look distinct from the usual rectangle. The diamond quilting lands symmetrically on a body this shape, so the front panel reads balanced and graphic from every angle. Soft leather, polished metal hardware and even stitching along the edges keep it feeling considered rather than plain.
The 6cm depth does more than the numbers suggest. A phone stands upright inside instead of lying flat, and a card case, compact, keys and a folded pair of glasses fit around it without pushing on the flap. Because the bag is as tall as it is wide, things stay visible when you open it rather than sliding under each other.
The square shape sits neatly at the waist when worn crossbody and looks tidy tucked under the arm on the shoulder. It photographs well, which matters for a bag people notice, and it works with tailoring and denim alike. A quieter alternative to the classic rectangular flap.
Details
Near-square silhouette with symmetrical diamond quilting
Soft leather and polished metal hardware
6cm depth that holds a phone upright
Worn crossbody at the waist or short on the shoulder
