The Boy Craze: Chanel Boy Bag Reference Guide

The Chanel Boy Bag was inspired by Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel’s play with masculine accents in her style. As described by Karl Lagerfeld:

Chanel used men’s underwear to make dresses; she has this boyish attitude, in fact it is the very spirit of Chanel. She got it from Boy Capel, the great love of her life, which, incidentally, explains why the new bag is called the Boy Chanel.

The Boy Bag itself isn’t overwhelmingly masculine, but it does have a distinctly utilitarian feel compared to the classic flap’s feminine form.  In comparison, the Boy Bag is more structured and boxy with straight lines and angular corners. The Boy Bag’s streamlined look makes it a more modernized version of Chanel’s classic flap. The silhouette is the perfect blend of boldness and chic timelessness.

The Boy Bag’s large front flap almost serves as a canvas of its own allowing for many different designs, styles, and materials each season. The different ways you can style the Boy bag are endless. Chanel lover’s gravitate towards this bag because of its functionality and versatility. It can be worn over the shoulder or crossbody. Whether you’re going for casual chic or in need of formal flair, the Boy bag is the perfect choice.