Chanel 22 Small Tote in Metallic Gold Crinkled Calfskin
Tote / Drawstring Shoulder Bag (Casual Luxe Tote Silhouette) · Chanel (owned by Wertheimer family), High Luxury Haute Couture House famous for iconic quilting and leather goods
Collection: Chanel 22 Line, introduced for Spring/Summer 2022 collection by Virginie Viard
Style
Tote / Drawstring Shoulder Bag (Casual Luxe Tote Silhouette)
Brand
Chanel (owned by Wertheimer family), High Luxury Haute Couture House famous for iconic quilting and leather goods
Material
Crinkled metallic metallic-coated calfskin leather with diamond quilting, featuring machine stitching and hand-finished piping edges
Dimensions
Small size variant: approximately 35 cm width x 37 cm height x 7 cm depth (13.7 x 14.5 x 2.7 inches)
Description
The Chanel 22 bag, named after the year of its creation and referencing the 1922 launch of the N°22 fragrance, offers a relaxed yet glamorous take on everyday luxury. Crafted in supple metallic gold crinkled calfskin, this piece features bold diamond quilting, chain-and-leather straps, and a decorative front flap accent with a classic aged-gold CC turn-lock motif.
Key Features
Crinkled metallic leather finish, prominent diamond quilting, dual chain-link drawstring shoulder straps, integrated CC lock accent flap, soft structural body
Material & Construction
Crinkled metallic metallic-coated calfskin leather with diamond quilting, featuring machine stitching and hand-finished piping edges
Color & Pattern
Metallic Gold / Platinum Gold shade with classic large-scale diamond quilting and natural crinkle texture
Hardware Details
Aged gold-tone hardware including metal eyelets, chain strap interwoven with leather, and signature CC turn-lock flap pouch pocket detail
Interior Description
Fabric/nylon interior lining matching tone, featuring an internal zip pocket, slip pockets, and attached removable interior pouch/clutch
Closure Type
Internal magnetic snap closure with gathering cinch drawstring sides
Strap & Handle Details
Dual leather-intertwined chain straps operating as shoulder handles or cinch cords, threaded through branded metal eyelets
Craftsmanship Details
High stitch density per panel, precise edge piping, supple metallic foil adhesion over durable calfskin base
Authentication Indicators
Precise diamond quilt alignment, crisp engraved CC logo branding on hardware elements, high-density stitching, interior microchip/serial plaque (post-2021 production)
Origin & Manufacturing
Made in Italy or France, meeting Chanel's strict leathercraft assembly standards
Era & Period
Contemporary (2020s), reflecting the post-pandemic shift toward slouchy, utilitarian luxury carryalls
Age Estimate
Circa 2022-2024 production
Cultural Significance
Represents the modern shift of high luxury toward effortless, relaxed street-style aesthetic while preserving house codes like quilting and chain hardware
Condition Notes
Very Good to Excellent condition with light natural creasing inherent to crinkled calfskin, minimal surface rubbing, and clean hardware finish
Value Estimate
Retail range $5,300 - $5,800 USD; Resale value approximately $4,200 - $5,200 USD depending on condition and completeness of set
Care & Maintenance
Avoid prolonged exposure to friction or moisture to preserve metallic foil finish; store stuffed with tissue in original dust bag away from direct sunlight
Similar Handbags
Chanel 19 Large Flap Bag, Bottega Veneta Hop Bag, Saint Laurent Icare Maxi Tote
Interesting Facts
Designed by Virginie Viard as a modern successor to the Boy Bag and Chanel 19, named in honor of Chanel's 100th anniversary of fragrance history (N°22)