Real vs. Steal – Chanel 2.55 Classic Flap Bag

UPDATE: This post has been updated on June 16, 2010. Scroll down to see the new adds.

I think it goes without saying that owning an authentic Chanel bag is something each and every girl is dreaming of. And while I’ve never been much of a handbag freak, having a real Chanel 2.55 bag in my closet would be the ultimate accessory and I would pair it with each of my outfits. It’s so wonderfully perfect and classic and suits almost everything.

Chanel 2.55 Classic Flap Bag
(~$2.500, N/A)

High Fashion 4803 Quilted Shoulder Bag

UPDATE (06/16/2010): Doesn’t this quilted bag by High Fashion look like the Holy Grail of Chanel 2.55 knockoffs? OK, some might be turned off by the white stitching, but make sure to check out the other 6 colors including cream (!), nude and pewter which are my favorites and you’ll see why $130 seems like a reasonable price for such a well-made Chanel look-a-like.

High Fashion 4803 Quilted Shoulder Bag
($130, Endless)

Urban Expressions Quilted Megan Bag

UPDATE (01/05/2010): A great Chanel 2.55 knockoff by Urban Expressions. Available in 8 colors. Use code “HAPPY15” to save an extra 15% OFF sitewide.

Urban Expressions Quilted Megan Bag
($58, Baghaus)

ASOS Quilted Lock Across Body Bag

UPDATE (06/16/2010): ASOS has also a great Chanel 2.55 knockoff in various colors including black, white, blush, mink & navy. I ordered the blush version and I’m loving it! It’s so cute & feminine.

ASOS Quilted Lock Across Body Bag
($25.36, ASOS)

Handbag Heaven Classic Quilted Shoulder Bag

UPDATE (10/15/2009): Here’s another great and affordable Chanel 2.55 knockoff. Currently on sale at Handbag Heaven in black, white & red (my favorite!).

Handbag Heaven Classic Quilted Shoulder Bag
($54.95, Handbag Heaven)

ALDO Bargen Quilted Handbag

Until you have enough pocket change for the real deal, you might want to settle for a less pricier version first. This quilted flap bag by Aldo certainly meets the criteria. Now don’t expect the same delicate quality of a real Chanel because there is simply no competition. But if you want an affordable alternative this bag is probably your best bet. It does have silver hardware instead of gold and it doesn’t have the cute CC clasp (which the original 2.55 bag however didn’t have as well by the way), but everything else is quite identical.

ALDO Bargen Quilted Handbag
($40, Amazon)

Wet Seal Quilted Cross Body Clutch

UPDATE (10/05/2009): Found a new, amazing Chanel 2.55 handbag knockoff by.

This budget-friendly Chanel alternative looks amazing if you consider the low price and it comes in either black or silver. Click on the link below and navigate to the accessories > handbags section or enter style number “41213209” in the search field to find the Chanel knockoff on the Wet Seal website.

Wet Seal Quilted Cross Body Clutch
Style: 41213209
($16.50, Wet Seal)

Candie’s Quilted Shoulder Bag

UPDATE (10/15/2009): Found yet another Chanel 2.55 knockoff. Currently on sale at Kohls in black, fuchsia, turquoise & purple.

Candie’s Quilted Shoulder Bag
($24.99, Kohl’s)

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