Add a touch of retro-futuristic charm to your wardrobe with this rare and highly collectible Chanel Small PVC Flap Bag from the 2012–2013 archive. Originally debuting during Karl Lagerfeld’s iconic era of translucent runway styling, this unique iteration of the classic flap beautifully balances modern minimalism with soft Parisian elegance. Expertly configured in the highly coveted 23 cm Small size, it is framed in a delicate pastel yellow leather trim and anchored by radiant gold-toned hardware—making it a stellar statement piece for the discerning collector.
About the Bag
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Brand: Chanel
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Model: Small Pastel Yellow PVC Flap Bag
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Year: 2012 – 2013 (Series 17XXXXXX)
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Style: Shoulder Bag / Crossbody (A whimsical, minimalist accessory celebrated for its compact silhouette, translucent panels, and nostalgic runway aesthetic).
Design & Materials
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Exterior: Constructed from structured transparent PVC vinyl, beautifully framed and reinforced with premium pastel yellow leather trims along the borders and edges.
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Hardware: Glistening, high-shine gold-toned hardware, highlighted by a unique rectangular CC pinch-lock closure on the front leather flap tab.
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Strap: An iconic interwoven gold-toned chain and leather strap fitted with a smooth yellow leather shoulder pad, offering the versatility to be slung as a single long crossbody or doubled up for a short under-arm shoulder carry.
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Interior: A transparent single-compartment unlined interior, designed to let your internal luxury contents add their own unique splash of colour and personality to the bag's overall look.
Condition
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Overall Rank: B – Good.
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Exterior Details: This archival piece has been regularly loved and displays obvious, consistent signs of previous wear typical of vintage translucent PVC items. The clear vinyl body exhibits visible surface scratches, light scuffing, and minor handling smudges from normal use. The pastel yellow leather trims show general creasing, light corner rubbing, and minor age-related wear. The gold-toned hardware remains bright with standard hairline scratches on the face of the pinch-lock.
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Interior Details: The interior compartment is in good, functional condition, displaying clear surface scuffs, handling imprints, and dust marks from regular use, but remains completely sound, structurally intact, and free of any splits or tears.
Measurements
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Length: 23 cm
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Height: 12 cm
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Depth: 6.5 cm
Accompanied By
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Please note: This item does not come with any additional accessories (N/A).
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Shipping
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Returns
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Exclusions: For hygiene reasons, pierced earrings are considered final sale and are not eligible for return.
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