Left: Chanel Mini Flap Bag (AS5219), Right: Chanel New Mini Classic Flap Bag (A69900)
Do we have a new Chanel Mini Classic Flap Bag? In the Fall Winter 2024 Collection, Chanel presented a new Chanel Mini Flap Bag. This Mini Flap Bag has the style code AS5219. Let’s compare these two bags:
| Type | Style code | Collection |
|---|---|---|
| Chanel Mini Flap Bag | AS5219 | Chanel Fall Winter 2024 Collection Act 2 |
| Chanel New Mini Classic Flap Bag | A69900 | Chanel Permanent Collection |
Both bags are very identical, but the style codes and sizes are different. We know for a fact that style codes starting with AS are new bags. So the 2nd bag (AS5219) is the new bag. But why did Chanel make two almost identical Mini Flap Bags? Are they going to replace the old Mini Classic Flap Bag?
Read this review thoroughly so that you can distinguish the differences. Let’s compare these two handbags and put the facts together, so you don’t buy the wrong one.
The comparison
Left: Chanel Mini Flap Bag (AS5219), Right: Chanel New Mini Classic Flap Bag (A69900)
We are familiar with the Chanel New Mini Classic Flap Bag. It’s the smallest bag in the Classic Flap Bag Collection and it has the style code A69900.
The New Mini Classic Flap Bag (A69900) has a rectangle shape, it features the main compartment, zip pocket, patch pocket, and back pocket. Nowadays Chanel is more focused on creating New Mini Classic Flap Bags (A69900) in tweed and other fabrics than leather.
The Front
Left: Chanel Mini Flap Bag (AS5219), Right: Chanel New Mini Classic Flap Bag (A69900)
What do we see? If we don’t put these two bags next to each other, you will think that the new bag is the real Chanel New Mini Classic Flap Bag, but it’s not.
It’s hard to see the differences, because most details are the same:
- Both bags feature an interwoven chain leather strap
- Both bags come with the iconic CC logo on the front flap
- Both bags are diamond quilted
But if you just look a little bit closer, you will notice the tiny differences:
- The diamond quilting on the sides are aligned differently
- The sides of the New Mini Classic Flap Bag (A69900) are a bit wider and the leather is curved inwards
- Whereas the sides of the New Mini Flap Bag (AS5219) are straight
The Back
Left: Chanel Mini Flap Bag (AS5219), Right: Chanel New Mini Classic Flap Bag (A69900)
Both bags feature the back pocket. There are no major differences and these 2 bags really look the same. But if you compare the diamond quilting pattern on the body, you will see that it’s not the same. It’s a very small detail, but it’s enough to distinguish these 2 bags.
The Interior
Left: Chanel Mini Flap Bag (AS5219), Right: Chanel New Mini Classic Flap Bag (A69900)
Let’s compare the interior. Both bags feature the main compartment, zip pocket and patch pocket. Again, no differences. Even the logo is marked on the same spot.
The Dimension
| Style | Size |
|---|---|
| Chanel Mini Flap Bag (AS5219) | 4.7 × 7 × 2 inches/ 12 × 18 × 5 cm |
| Chanel New Mini Classic Flap Bag (A69900) | 4.7 × 7.8 × 2.3 inches/ 12 × 20 × 6 cm |
The New Mini Classic Flap Bag (A69900) is slightly bigger in height and width. You will notice this on the side of this bag, which is expanding a little bit to the outside. The New Mini Flap Bag (AS5219) is just a little smaller.
The Prices
| Type | Price |
|---|---|
| Chanel Mini Flap Bag (AS5219) | $5,000 USD |
| Chanel New Mini Classic Flap Bag (A69900) | $5,200 USD |
Is the new Chanel Mini Flap Bag (AS5219) cheaper? It should be, because it’s not a Classic Bag right? But no, the new Chanel Mini Flap Bag (AS5219) is just a little bit cheaper. The difference is just $200 USD. So is it worth it to buy the new Mini Flap Bag (AS5219) ? No, I would buy the Classic one.
The differences
Does it matter that the style code is different? Yes, the style code matters, because that categorizes the bag into a certain collection. The New Mini Classic Flap Bag with style code A69900 is part of the Classic Flap Bag Collection, which in my opinion, has more value. The Chanel website also names this bag the “Mini Classic Flap Bag.” The word “Classic” is very important.
The new Mini Flap Bag with style code AS5219 is named “Mini Flap Bag” on Chanel’s website. Chanel didn’t call it “Classic,” which means it is not part of the Classic Flap Bag Collection.
Then the dimension is also important, because we notice the small difference in the shape of both bags.
The summary
We don’t know what Chanel will do in the future, but it could be that the Mini Classic Flap Bag will be replaced. So Chanel could discontinue the bag A69900 and then rename the AS5219 as the New Mini Classic Flap Bag.
If that is the case, the New Mini Classic Flap Bag (A69900) will be a limited edition vintage bag, which will increase its value in the future even more.
If you decide to buy this bag, which one should you choose? You should always pick the classic one. So buy the Chanel New Mini Classic Flap Bag (A69900). You have nothing to lose, because the New Mini Flap Bag (AS5219) is just a little bit cheaper.
Here’s a summary of this review:
- The Chanel New Mini Classic Flap Bag (A69900) is part of the Classic Flap Bag Collection; the New Mini Flap Bag (AS5219) is not
- The New Mini Classic Flap Bag is slightly bigger (A69900)
- The transition of the quilting on the body is different between these two bags
- The shape of these bags is different
- The price is just a couple of hundred dollars different
- Both bags look very identical, especially the interior and the back
- You should always pick the Chanel New Mini Classic Flap Bag (A69900), because it’s more popular
Make sure you don’t make a mistake and buy the wrong bag. Leave a comment to let us know what you think.
