Chanel 25 Mini Dark Brown Suede Calfskin Gold Hardware

Chanel 25 Mini Dark Brown Suede Calfskin Gold Hardware

Chanel 25 Mini in dark brown suede calfskin with gold-tone metal hardware. The Chanel 25 debuted in the Spring-Summer 2025 Ready-to-Wear collection and follows the house's practice of naming bags for their release year (the 19, the 22, and now the 25). It is classified as a hobo but carries more structure than the term implies — a soft trapezoid silhouette with a flat base, quilted diamond pattern, and vertical proportions (taller than it is wide). Two exterior side pockets with CC turn-lock closures reference the Classic Flap's front clasp and provide dedicated access separate from the main compartment. The top closes with a central CC turn-lock that feeds a chain drawstring through grommets, cinching the opening and adjusting the bag's profile. Single shoulder strap in interlaced gold chain and dark brown leather.

Suede calfskin is a napped finish — the hide's inner surface is brushed to raise a soft pile rather than finished smooth. It gives the quilted pattern a matte, textural depth that smooth or grained calfskins do not produce; the diamond puffs read as softer and more dimensional because the nap catches light differently at each angle. The dark brown reads as a true chocolate — warm, saturated, and neutral without red or grey pull. The trade-off with suede is maintenance: the napped surface absorbs moisture and oils more readily than finished leather and is more susceptible to staining and color transfer. A suede protectant spray before first use is standard care. Gold-tone hardware is correct against the warm brown suede — the tonal warmth is consistent across leather and metal.

The Mini is the smallest size in the Chanel 25 range, added for the Cruise 2025/26 collection after the initial launch offered Small, Medium, and Large. Open interior with chain drawstring closure.

Condition: 1 – Pristine
Collection: Cruise 2025/26
Color: Dark Brown
Material: Suede Calfskin
Hardware: Gold-Tone Metal
Dimensions: 20 × 22 × 12.5 cm | 7.9" W × 8.7" H × 4.9" D
Reference: AS5631-B18799-U3950
Accessories: Complete — Chanel box, dust bag, authenticity card, care booklet, original receipt

JaneFinds Collector's Insight:
The Chanel 25 is the house's first major bag launch since the 22, and unlike the 22 (which divided opinion with its oversized slouch and lack of structure), the 25 has been broadly well-received from debut. The design balances recognizable Chanel codes — diamond quilting, CC hardware, chain-and-leather strap — with a silhouette that reads contemporary rather than referential. The two exterior CC pockets are the most distinctive design element and function as the bag's visual signature. Suede is a seasonal material choice for Chanel; it appears in limited colorway runs rather than as a permanent offering, making suede versions inherently more scarce than the grained calfskin standards. The Mini size in suede is a Cruise 2025/26 addition and may not carry into subsequent seasons.

JaneFinds Market Insight:
First-season production of a new Chanel silhouette in a seasonal material, complete with full accessories and receipt. The 25 is being positioned by Chanel as a pillar bag — its expansion across sizes (Mini through Large), materials (calfskin, suede, denim, metallic, raffia), and multiple consecutive collections signals long-term commitment from the house. Early production runs of bags that achieve pillar status tend to hold value well on the secondary market, particularly in seasonal materials and limited colorways that exit production after one or two cycles. Full set with receipt provides full provenance chain.

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