Chanel Vintage Micro Mini Classic Flap Belt Bag Red Quilted Lambskin Gold Hardware 1990s

Chanel Vintage Micro Mini Classic Flap Belt Bag Red Quilted Lambskin Gold Hardware 1990s

Two-piece set: a micro-scale Classic Flap bag and a separate chain belt, produced as a unit in the early 1990s under Karl Lagerfeld. The bag is a miniaturized version of the Classic Flap — red quilted lambskin with diamond stitching on all panels, a front flap with CC interlocking turnlock closure, and a rear half-moon slip pocket. A short top handle in gold-plated chain interwoven with red leather allows the bag to hook onto the belt or be carried independently.

The belt is a single gold-plated chain interwoven with red lambskin, fastening with a hook closure stamped with the Chanel name. A gold CC charm dangles from one end of the belt. The bag attaches to the belt via the top handle loop, hanging at the waist. Interior is lined in red leather with no internal pockets — the cavity is too small for compartmentalization.

Condition: 2 – Excellent
Era: 1990s, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Color: Red
Material: Quilted Lambskin
Hardware: Gold-Plated
Bag Dimensions: Approx. 3.5" W × 3.5" H × 1.5" D (9 × 9 × 4 cm)
Belt Length: Approx. 40" (102 cm)
Origin: France

JaneFinds Collector's Insight:
Chanel produced micro-scale Classic Flap belt bags in small quantities through the late 1980s and 1990s. The format miniaturizes the full Classic Flap down to approximately 3.5 inches — maintaining the quilted lambskin, CC turnlock, rear pocket, and chain-and-leather strap construction at a fraction of the scale. The belt-and-bag configuration was part of a broader category of chain belt accessories from this period, which also included medallion belts, camellia chain belts, and woven leather-and-chain styles. Gold-plated hardware was standard on Chanel bags and accessories through the 1990s; the plating on vintage pieces typically shows a warmer, deeper tone than current gold-tone production hardware. These micro bags were produced in red, black, navy, and white lambskin, as well as satin for evening.

JaneFinds Market Insight:
Vintage micro belt bags have maintained consistent demand on the secondary market, driven by the current cycle of interest in belt bags and micro accessories. Condition concerns specific to this format: the lambskin quilting at this scale shows compression marks more readily than standard-size bags; the gold plating on chain links wears at flex points where the chain bends repeatedly; and the hook closure can loosen over time. The belt length of approximately 40" accommodates waist sizes up to roughly 36" when worn at the natural waist, depending on where the bag sits. Because the bag and belt were produced as a matched set, separated pieces (bag without belt, or belt without bag) carry significantly less value than complete units.

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