Chanel. Le Boy Prototype, 2011, of structured rectangular form with framed fla...
Chanel.
Le Boy Prototype, 2011, of structured rectangular form with framed flap and oversized stitched CHANEL lettering, fitted with an aged gilt-metal interlocking ‘CC’ Boy push-lock and substantial chain-link shoulder strap with leather shoulder section, comes with the bag only.
Width x Height x Depth: 20 x 12 x 5 cm
Notes:
Introduced by Karl Lagerfeld for Autumn/Winter 2011, the Boy Chanel offered a distinctive interpretation of the house’s handbag vocabulary. Its name honours Arthur “Boy” Capel, Gabrielle Chanel’s great love, while its design draws inspiration from a cartridge bag. The framed rectangular flap, substantial chain and graphic push-lock give it a strong, architectural character, bringing a deliberately masculine influence to a feminine accessory.
The present example’s oversized stitched CHANEL lettering provides a particularly striking feature, making the house name part of the bag’s surface decoration. The emphatic lettering complements the structured outline, while aged gilt-metal hardware adds warmth and texture. Its compact proportions concentrate these bold elements into a small, sharply defined silhouette.
Dating to the Boy’s inaugural year, this example offers interest as an early expression of a design that became an enduring part of Chanel’s accessories collection. It illustrates Lagerfeld’s ability to introduce a new visual identity while retaining connections to Gabrielle Chanel’s personal history.
Chanel.
Le Boy Prototype, 2011, of structured rectangular form with framed flap and oversized stitched CHANEL lettering, fitted with an aged gilt-metal interlocking ‘CC’ Boy push-lock and substantial chain-link shoulder strap with leather shoulder section, comes with the bag only.
Width x Height x Depth: 20 x 12 x 5 cm
Notes:
Introduced by Karl Lagerfeld for Autumn/Winter 2011, the Boy Chanel offered a distinctive interpretation of the house’s handbag vocabulary. Its name honours Arthur “Boy” Capel, Gabrielle Chanel’s great love, while its design draws inspiration from a cartridge bag. The framed rectangular flap, substantial chain and graphic push-lock give it a strong, architectural character, bringing a deliberately masculine influence to a feminine accessory.
The present example’s oversized stitched CHANEL lettering provides a particularly striking feature, making the house name part of the bag’s surface decoration. The emphatic lettering complements the structured outline, while aged gilt-metal hardware adds warmth and texture. Its compact proportions concentrate these bold elements into a small, sharply defined silhouette.
Dating to the Boy’s inaugural year, this example offers interest as an early expression of a design that became an enduring part of Chanel’s accessories collection. It illustrates Lagerfeld’s ability to introduce a new visual identity while retaining connections to Gabrielle Chanel’s personal history.
