This Parisian chic of a bag is what started it all back in 1955. The classic Chanel quilted handbags are symbols of women empowerment that Coco Chanel, the founder has strived to achieve through her quality fashion products.

   This handbag line screams class, sophistication, and timelessness. Trends come and go, but the Chanel handbag made of quilted leather material remains to be in the spotlight. The Chanel handbags have outlived so many fads and have consistently stayed iconic through the years.

   Quilted bags made from soft-stitched leather boast of meticulous craftsmanship that has been preserved by Karl Lagerfeld, the chief person at Chanel since Coco passed. The classic quilted bag that was first released in 1955 became so popular during its first year that Coco needed to turn down a lot of orders so she can focus on quality.

   That quilted bag came to be known in the fashion industry as the 2.55 (named after the month and year the bag was born). Chanel’s signature fabric is exclusive and uses a secret quilting sewing technique that helps make the material strong. This same material is used for some clothing items and other accessories, too.

   The 2.55 has not changed for decades and decades. Other fashion houses have allowed their original products to change and become obsolete, but not Chanel.  The 2.55 bag has stood its ground and has persisted for a long time. In fact, this original design has continuously seen a lot of re-issues or re-release. That is a mark of a true classic design.