Chanel 22 Shopping Tote Metallic Crinkled Calfskin Gold
Tote / Shoulder Bag (Large Drawstring Tote with Front Flap Pocket) · Chanel (Ultra-Luxury Haute Couture French Fashion House)
Collection: Chanel 22 Line / Seasonal Runway Collection (Introduced Spring/Summer 2022 by Virginie Viard)
Style
Tote / Shoulder Bag (Large Drawstring Tote with Front Flap Pocket)
Brand
Chanel (Ultra-Luxury Haute Couture French Fashion House)
Material
Metallic crinkled calfskin leather with signature diamond quilting, featuring soft unstructured construction with side drawstrings and reinforced leather piping.
Dimensions
Width: ~35-39 cm (13.7-15.3 in), Height: ~30-34 cm (11.8-13.3 in), Depth: ~10-12 cm (3.9-4.7 in), Strap Drop: ~28-32 cm (11-12.5 in)
Description
This showstopping handbag blends the slouchy, modern functionality of the Chanel 22 bag with structural elements of a classic shopper tote and a prominent front CC flap pocket. Crafted from eye-catching metallic gold crinkled calfskin, the piece captures a glowing, reflective finish accentuated by deep diamond quilting and vintage-inspired aged gold hardware.
Key Features
Distinctive front quilted pocket with iconic CC turnlock, side cinch drawstrings with metallic aglets, crinkled metallic foil-like finish, double chain straps running through top grommets.
Material & Construction
Metallic crinkled calfskin leather with signature diamond quilting, featuring soft unstructured construction with side drawstrings and reinforced leather piping.
Color & Pattern
Metallic Gold featuring a lustrous, crinkled metallic finish with oversized diamond quilting throughout.
Hardware Details
Aged gold-tone hardware including smooth grommets, CC turnlock on the front pocket flap, woven chain straps, and drawstring toggle aglets.
Interior Description
Fabric/microfiber interior lining matching the exterior hue, spacious main compartment with interior zipped pocket and removable pouch or key leash (typical for the 22 family).
Closure Type
Magnetic snap top closure with supplementary side drawstring cinch controls and front CC turnlock flap pocket.
Strap & Handle Details
Twin chain-and-leather interwoven shoulder straps threaded through heavy gold-tone grommets at the top rim.
Craftsmanship Details
Expertly aligned diamond quilting across the front flap pocket and body panels, durable edge stitching around grommets, high-end metallic foil application onto supple calfskin.
Authentication Indicators
Symmetrical quilting alignment across pocket and body panels, crisp stamping on CC turnlock backplate, heavy-weight high-grade hardware, precise stitching density, authentic microchip or serial sticker placement inside interior seam.
Origin & Manufacturing
Made in Italy or France according to Chanel's strict luxury manufacturing standards for leather goods.
Era & Period
Contemporary Era (2020s), reflecting the high-shine metallic utility-chic movement popularized post-2022.
Age Estimate
Circa 2022–2024 (Recent seasonal release following the launch of the Chanel 22 bag family).
Cultural Significance
Designed by Virginie Viard, the 22 model represents Chanel's modern pivot toward relaxed, utilitarian luxury that caters to active lifestyle requirements without sacrificing high-fashion prestige.
Condition Notes
Very Good to Excellent condition with light natural creasing inherent to crinkled calfskin leather; minor handling friction on corner edges and shiny hardware.
Value Estimate
Estimated secondary market value range: $4,500 – $6,200 USD depending on completeness of set (box, dust bag, microchip/card) and condition.
Care & Maintenance
Store stuffed with acid-free tissue paper in its original dust bag away from direct heat and moisture. Avoid contact with abrasive surfaces, alcohol-based hand sanitizers, and liquids that could lift the metallic leaf coat.
Similar Handbags
Chanel 22 Regular Backpack/Tote, Chanel Executive Tote, Yves Saint Laurent Icare Maxi Shopping Bag in Metallic, Bottega Veneta Hop Bag.
Interesting Facts
The Chanel 22 was named after the year 2022 as well as N°22, Chanel's second legendary fragrance launched in 1922. The metallic variations became instant street-style favorites during Fashion Weeks globally.