


Design inspiration
Vanity Case is one of the youngest members of the CHANEL bag family. It made its debut at the 2017 Spring/Summer show. In line with the season’s “Airport” theme, the cosmetic bags in the hands of the models were like miniature suitcases, chic and stylish.


The bag is inspired by the retro makeup cases from the 1950s . Similar suitcases have appeared in the airport looks of actresses such as Audrey Hepburn and Marilyn Monroe. Hepburn used a rattan woven style back then, which still looks very fashionable today.


· Rattan & Calfskin ·
This rattan woven Vanity Case is from the CHANEL 2019 Spring/Summer collection. It is themed on beach vacation and is very cool and refreshing from the material to the color.


The main body of the bag is woven with rattan , using a warp and weft interlacing technique. The closer to the edge, the denser the rattan is. The horizontal intervals are interlaced with primary rattan and light gold calfskin-covered rattan, which is exquisite and high-end in texture.

Both the front and back of the box are inlaid with hard frames and calfskin edging, making the bag look stiff and three-dimensional. The center of the front is decorated with a golden double C logo , and the brand logo is also engraved on the metal corners. The details are very exquisite.


· CHANEL snap button ·

The buckle of the bag also has a streamlined rectangular outline, finely engraved with the CHANEL logo, and is as exquisite as jewelry in both feel and gloss.

When the bag is placed horizontally, it looks more like a makeup box. The rattan material also gives it the visual effect of a picnic box, and the leather lining ensures that items will not spill when the bag is opened and closed.




Metal frame


The light gold metal frame echoes the calfskin, and at the same time plays a role in shaping and stabilizing the bag, allowing it to maintain a perfect cubic structure whether it is carried in the hand or laid flat, giving it a retro texture of a suitcase.

The handles and base of the box are studded with round nails to protect the rattan and leather of the base from wear and tear.


· How do I carry this bag? ·
The bag is equipped with a short handle and a long shoulder chain . It is most elegant and free to carry it in your hand like a makeup case. The shoulder chain is designed to be non-detachable, so you can carry it with the handle at will. It swings naturally when you walk, adding a sense of agility.



The shoulder strap is made of CHANEL's most classic chain and leather woven material, which echoes the rattan leather mix and match design of the bag body. It is equipped with a leather shoulder pad on the top to enhance the comfort when carrying it crossbody or on the shoulder.


What can this bag hold?

The lining of the bag is also made of light gold calfskin , which has a gorgeous pearlescent texture. The side is a spliced accordion structure with a certain degree of ductility.


There is a flat inner pocket on the front, which can be used to store cards, receipts and other small items. We put an iPhone X, a box of air cushion powder, a card holder, a lip gloss and a small bottle of perfume in the bag. If you are on a beach vacation, you can also put a makeup mirror, a comb and sunscreen in it. It is enough as a makeup case.




Chanel Rattan Vanity Case
- Designer Karl Lagerfeld
- Size 17cm wide 13cm high 7cm bottom
- Weight 790g