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The Ultimate Bag Guide: Chanel’s Gabrielle Bag

An in-depth look at this coveted new classic

The Chanel Gabrielle Bag was first introduced for Spring 2017, and was created in part to target Chanel’s younger customer base. Rarely does Chanel put most of its resources for any given season towards pushing a new line, but the fanfare around the launch of the Gabrielle was impossible to ignore. The Gabrielle was designed by the late Karl Lagerfeld and was inspired by Gabrielle Chanel. The bag is said to take inspiration from virtual reality glasses, possessing an effortlessly cool, contemporary vibe.

The Gabrielle was not an instant home run with Chanel fans and received mixed reviews from our community. Many wondered if it would stick around for long. The bag did eventually pick up steam among celebrities and influencers as well as everyday handbag lovers like you and me. Though the line has been paired down a bit (older collections included a Drawstring Pouch Purse and a large shopping tote), it seems that the Gabrielle is here to stay. With its 3 year anniversary this season, there’s no better time to do a deep dive into this style.

Chanel Gabrielle Bag

Introduced: Spring 2017
Sizes Currently Available: Small Hobo, Hobo, Large Hobo, Backpack
Most Recent Price Increase: October 31st, 2019
Retailers: Chanel boutiques and store-in-store locations only. Pre-loved: Fashionphile, Vestiaire Collective

Sizes

Chanel Gabrielle Small Hobo Bag

Dimensions: 5.9″ W × 7.8″ H × 3.1″ D
Pricing: $3,900 in Aged Calfskin with Gold-Tone Metal, $4,500 in Aged Calfskin, with Black Metal, $4,200 in Denim and Calfskin, $4,700 in Rattan and Calfskin

Chanel Gabrielle Small Hobo Bag With Novelty Strap

Dimensions: 5.9″ W × 7.8″ H × 3.1″ D
Pricing: $4,600 in Aged Calfskin, $4,900 in Denim and Calfskin with Ruthenium-Finish Metal

Chanel Gabrielle Hobo Bag

Dimensions: 7.8″ W × 10.5″ H × 3.1″ D
Pricing: $4,100 in Aged Calfskin

Chanel Gabrielle Hobo Bag With Novelty Strap

Dimensions: 7.8″ W × 10.5″ H × 3.1″ D
Pricing: $4,800 in Aged Calfskin

Chanel Gabrielle Large Hobo Bag

Dimensions: 8.2″ W × 10.9″ W × 3.9″ D
Pricing: $4,500 in Aged Calfskin

Chanel Gabrielle Small Hobo Backpack

Dimensions: 9″ W × 8.8″ H × 4.1″ D
Pricing: $3,600 in Aged Calfskin

*larger selection may be available in boutiques

Leathers and Materials

Tweed and Calfskin
Rattan and Calfskin
Denim and Calfskin
Aged Calfskin and Smooth Calfskin

Common and Seasonal Colors

Black
Beige and Black
White and Black
Red
Pink
Light Blue
Blue

Hardware and Finishes

Gold-Tone & Silver-Tone Metal
Gold-Tone, Silver-Tone & Ruthenium-Finish Metal
Black Metal

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