What was the name of Coco Chanel’s 1955 handbag?

Coco Chanel’s 1955 handbag was called the 2.55.

The name 2.55 refers to February 1955, the month and year when Chanel introduced the bag. Its design included a rectangular quilted body, a chain strap and a distinctive clasp, combining practicality with the refined visual language associated with the Chanel house.

The 2.55 is often confused with later Chanel handbags, especially the Classic Flap. Karl Lagerfeld reinterpreted the design for the house in the 1980s, adding the interlocking CC clasp and creating a related but distinct model.

The bag’s name is therefore a date code rather than a random number. The month is represented by 2 and the year’s final two digits by 55. It became one of the most recognizable luxury handbags in fashion history.