"CHANEL" 90’s Picot stitching lambskin vanity bag

Since our founding, we have built an elegance that liberates women’s dressing while never compromising refinement. In the era of Karl Lagerfeld, by updating the classics for the present, CHANEL established an even stronger sense of fashion and sculptural beauty. Today, we introduce a BICOLORE piece that combines practicality to bring into everyday life with the precision of a craft object.

Based on the rich, supple feel of lambskin, this piece creates a subtly restrained expression—different from matelassé—by running a grid pattern of stitching along the lower portion of the body.

Since BICOLORE is designed so that the interplay of shadows and highlights from the stitching shapes the dimensionality of the surface, even with soft lambskin the outline is less likely to blur. And when light falls only on certain areas, it gently reveals a quiet sheen—so elegance and a modern mode sensibility rise together. In addition, the distinctive horizontal vanity silhouette further enhances its poise. It’s also appealing that simply carrying it helps refine one’s gestures, allowing you to incorporate it into styling as though it were an accessory.

Opening and closing is designed with a rounded zipper. The warmth of the gold metal beautifully complements the black leather, while a round leather charm bearing the CC mark is attached to the pull tab—so even the moment you touch it is thoughtfully engineered to deliver satisfaction. The zipper slider features metal parts with a distinctive shape, and the design language from the era is present down to the hardware details, which adds to the convincing appeal of this item as a vintage piece.

Inside, CHANEL is stamped in gold foil, and a serial seal with a seven-digit number is affixed—another small delight, as it preserves the spirit of the time in a tangible way. Furthermore, the boutique seal shows the inscription “94.9.25 O.R,” making it possible to determine the production period not merely as “something typical of the 1990s,” but through double consistency: the sales and production records both point to the same year, 1994. This is an added value unique to this particular piece.

The year 1994 was a time when Karl’s aesthetic achieved both flamboyance and poise with a high degree of precision. It also aligns with the broader trend of strengthening practicality—bringing the classic codes naturally into everyday style. This is why the well-balanced nature of this vanity comes through even more clearly. The BICOLORE grid design keeps its presence understated while enhancing the softness of the lambskin. That’s the charm: you can speak to the unmistakable Chanel spirit without leaning into excessive showiness, resulting in a quiet, luxurious presence.

We especially recommend it for those who want to make a difference through the presence of the materials and the beauty of the craftsmanship rather than through the strength of a logo. It is also ideal for those who wish to keep the focus of their outfit balanced by adding one statement bag. And for anyone who genuinely wants to enjoy the vintage background within everyday life, it is a piece that naturally draws close to you.

For styling, adding it to a poised look pairing a tailored jacket with slacks allows the BICOLORE shadows and highlights to show themselves quietly. And when matched with a simple one-piece dress or a shirt style, it functions as an elegant accent that bridges the space between classic and mode. Moreover, even when paired with textured items such as tweed, Chanel’s heritage responds naturally—making it a piece you can enjoy elegantly regardless of gender.

We invite you to take this opportunity.