Whether you’re buying or selling, we provide peace of mind, ensuring that only authentic luxury goods make it to our collection.

An authentic Chanel bag should have at least up to eleven stitches per edge of each diamond quilt pattern.

Chanel is the French luxury fashion brand we all know and love. It was founded on 1910 by Coco Chanel and today it focuses on woman’s high fashion, ready to wear clothes, luxury goods, perfumes, accessories and leather goods. And Chanel’s most iconic bag is the Classic Flap Bag!

Chanel bags also feature high stitch count: in most cases there should be 10 or more stitches per edge of the diamond quilting.

You want to know if your bag is the real deal, so what should you do first? If the bag has an authenticity card, skip it.

Bags with a nove-digit date code are not authentic as genuine codes are seven or eight digits long, sometimes six.

A bag in 'good' condition has been used and shows signs of wear. Please check the product images for more details.

At Maison Vivienne, we always advise buyers to match the serial number on the bag’s interior with the number on the authenticity card. Additionally, the serial number sticker inside the bag should be intact and free from any tampering.

Handles/Strap: Chanel invented a new style of shoulder strap inspired by men’s military satchels, who wore them across their chest. The gold-linking all metal chain was light yet strong, wearable on the shoulder or across the chest, so that a woman’s hands could remain free.

Chanel’s first bags had all-chain straps, but during the war while material was scarce, Chanel created in a strap with chain interwoven with leather ribbon.

Eight digit serial number printed on white sticker covered with clear tape with two Chanel logos."X" cut-lines prevent sticker from being removed without damage. "CHANEL" appears on rightright side of the sticker. Dark line appears on left side of sticker. Gold speckles appear throughout sticker.

But the savvy shopper not only seeks to avoid counterfeits but also desires the ultimate Chanel shopping experience, which includes access to the latest designs, professional advice from knowledgeable staff, and a luxurious retail environment.

In 1955, Coco Chanel crafted the iconic Chanel classic flap bag, a beloved and desired accessory adored by women worldwide. This bag boasts a history spanning over fifty years.

Also, if you find "Chanel" printed at the top or the bottom of the sticker it is not a real Chanel handbag. It is a common trait among copyright stickers. "Chanel" is supposed to be printed history of the Chanel flap bag on the side of the sticker.