Chanel 19 Large Flap Bag in Houndstooth Tweed (Beige/Black)
Shoulder Bag / Crossbody / Top Handle · Chanel (Wertheimer family), Ultra-Luxury tier. Designed by Karl Lagerfeld and Virginie Viard.
Collection: Chanel 19 Collection, introduced in late 2019 (19K/20P seasons). This tweed variant is a seasonal release.
Style
Shoulder Bag / Crossbody / Top Handle
Brand
Chanel (Wertheimer family), Ultra-Luxury tier. Designed by Karl Lagerfeld and Virginie Viard.
Material
Houndstooth wool tweed with metallic thread accents. Soft, slouchy construction with oversized diamond quilting and textile lining.
Dimensions
30 x 20 x 10 cm (Large size); Strap Drop: 50 cm; Handle Drop: 10 cm.
Description
The Chanel 19 is a modern icon, recognized by its slouchy silhouette and mixed-metal hardware. This tweed version elevates the bag with a heritage motif.
Key Features
Oversized quilting, trio-metal finish chain, leather-interwoven CC lock, and flexible, unstructured body.
Material & Construction
Houndstooth wool tweed with metallic thread accents. Soft, slouchy construction with oversized diamond quilting and textile lining.
Color & Pattern
Beige and Black Houndstooth (Pied-de-poule) pattern, featuring a classic French heritage aesthetic.
Hardware Details
Trio-finish metal: Matte Gold-tone, Silver-tone, and Ruthenium. Signature leather-interwoven oversized CC turn-lock.
Interior Description
Fabric-lined interior (usually grosgrain or textile) with one internal zip pocket and gold-tone brand heat stamp.
Closure Type
Flap with oversized leather-interwoven CC turn-lock mechanism.
Strap & Handle Details
Chunky metal chain top handle and a long multi-hardware chain strap with a leather shoulder pad.
Craftsmanship Details
Exceptional pattern matching at the seams, durable multi-tonal plating on the hardware, and reinforced stitching at chain attachment points.
Authentication Indicators
Alignment of the houndstooth pattern across the flap, weight of the metal chain, and the weave quality of the CC lock leather.
Origin & Manufacturing
Made in France or Italy. High luxury manufacturing standards with artisanal hand-aligned pattern cutting.
Era & Period
Contemporary (introduced 2019). It pays homage to the 2.55 while embracing the 'New Era' of Chanel design.
Age Estimate
Circa 2019-2021 based on the houndstooth seasonal run and the 19 model's early peak production.
Cultural Significance
Represented a shift toward streetwear-influenced luxury, offering a more casual and functional alternative to the Classic Flap.
Condition Notes
Very Good. Minor pilling on the tweed; hardware appears bright. Slight loss of shape indicative of the soft-sided design.
Value Estimate
$4,500 - $6,500 (Resale market). Retail was approx. $5,500-$6,200 depending on tax and region.
Care & Maintenance
Avoid contact with jewelry that may snag the tweed. Store in a dust bag with light stuffing to maintain silhouette. Professional fabric cleaning only.
Similar Handbags
Chanel Classic Flap (more structured), Louis Vuitton Coussin (soft/padded), Gucci Marmont (quilted with flap).
Interesting Facts
The '19' refers to both the year of its creation and the birthday of Gabrielle Chanel (August 19). It was Karl Lagerfeld's final major bag design.