Chanel 1-Series Matelassé Canvas Shoulder Bag

A 1-series Karl Lagerfeld era Matelassé shoulder bag in black canvas, finished with gold-tone CC hardware.

The quilted canvas holds its shape with a clean, structured feel, and the diamond pattern stays defined across the body. The CC turn-lock sits crisp, with a warm gold tone that reads vintage Chanel, not flashy. Condition is rated 9/10, with minimal wear consistent with careful ownership.

The Designer's Vision

Serial 1741449 places this piece in the 1989–1991 window—the earliest period of Chanel serial stickers and cards. This was Karl Lagerfeld's golden era, when he had fully reimagined Coco's codes for the modern woman whilst preserving the house's architectural discipline.

That early era matters. It is closer to the origin point of Karl's modern Chanel language, before the brand became ubiquitous. The matelassé quilting—inspired by jockeys' jackets that Coco observed at racetracks in the 1950s—was never about decoration. It was about structure, movement, and the way light plays across geometry.

The 24k gold-plated hardware and chain strap were Coco's rebellion against the clutch—she wanted women's hands free. Karl preserved that philosophy whilst adding his own precision. This piece represents craft over spectacle, heritage over hype.

For the collector in Cairo, this is not simply a shoulder bag. It is an entry into the earliest chapter of modern Chanel, authenticated and rare.

Listed within our Rare Vintage Gems collection, it suits a buyer who wants quiet vintage authority, not a logo costume.

It does not try. It simply belongs.

Provenance & Craft

• Brand: Chanel Paris—the house that defined modern luxury since 1910
• Era: 1989–1991 (Karl Lagerfeld era, 1-series production)
• Material: Black quilted canvas with signature matelassé diamond pattern
• Hardware: 24k gold-plated CC turn-lock and chain shoulder strap
• Origin: Made in France by Chanel artisans
• Condition: Excellent (9/10)—minimal wear, clean structure, crisp hardware
• Serial: 1741449 (authenticated 1-series)
• Includes: Authenticity card, dust bag

Dimensions & Size

• Height: 20 cm / 7.9 in
• Width: 22 cm / 8.7 in
• Depth: 13 cm / 5.1 in
• Strap Drop: 43 cm / 16.9 in
• Weight: Approx. 750 g
• Interior: Main compartment with internal pocket

Styling Intelligence

Formal: Shoulder-carried with a long wool coat or sharp evening tailoring for gallery openings in Zamalek or winter events at the Four Seasons.

Casual: With denim, a white shirt, and clean flats for a quiet weekend polish in New Cairo or Maadi.

This is the piece you reach for when you want to be recognised by those who know.

Investment Value

Market reference: USD $1,950 / EGP 96,000. Early 1-series Chanel bags from the 1989–1991 era are increasingly rare on the resale market due to their proximity to Karl's early vision. Unlike later production runs, these pieces carry scarcity value and collector appeal.

Chanel bags from this period appreciate with time, both in value and in the stories they collect.

The Sold Attire Standard

• Authenticated by our in-house luxury specialists
• Curated in Cairo for collectors who recognise provenance
• Complimentary authentication certificate included
• Next-day delivery across Egypt
• 14-day return privilege with complimentary collection
• Original authenticity card and dust bag included

Own a fragment of Karl's earliest vision. Rarity like this doesn't return.