Both are among the most famous bags ever created. Here is how the Hermès Kelly and the Chanel Classic Flap compare.
Design
The Kelly is architectural, with a trapezoid shape and turn-lock. The Classic Flap is quilted and feminine, with the CC lock and chain strap.
Wearability
The Kelly is carried by hand or on its strap; the Classic Flap is naturally a shoulder or crossbody bag thanks to its chain.
Availability
The Kelly is much harder to buy new; the Classic Flap is available in boutiques, though prices have risen significantly.
Which one?
- Understated, architectural elegance: Kelly.
- Feminine glamour and easy everyday wear: Classic Flap.
Read our Kelly guide and Classic Flap guide.