What's Better Than Blazy's Chanel Maxi Flap Bags? The New Mini Versions

When Matthieu Blazy’s Chanel oversized Maxi Flap Bags arrived in boutiques this March, they quickly became some of the season’s most talked-about releases. The minimalist grained calfskin version generated particular buzz for its absence of quilting and chain straps. Meanwhile, the suede interpretation leaned more heavily into Chanel’s traditional handbag codes.

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Mere months later, both designs are back for the 26B Pre-Fall/Winter 2026 collection, this time in new mini proportions.

For collectors intrigued by the Spring-Summer 2026 launch but unconvinced by the exaggerated scale of the original designs, these new mini versions may prove particularly appealing. Measuring 5.1 x 7.9 x 2.4 inches, both 26B Mini Flap Bags share the same proportions as Chanel’s beloved Rectangular Mini Classic Handbag. By shrinking the silhouettes, Chanel brings two of its most talked-about recent bags into a format long favored by collectors.

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Bag Style	Measurements (inches)	Measurements (cm)
New Mini Flap Bag	5.1 x 7.9 x 2.4	13 x 20 x 6
New Suede Mini Flap Bag	5.1 x 7.9 x 2.4	13 x 20 x 6
Rectangular Mini Classic Handbag	5.1 x 7.9 x 2.4	13 x 20 x 6

The new grained calfskin Mini Flap Bag translates one of Blazy’s most talked-about Chanel designs into a more compact format. Like the original Maxi version, the vibe is minimalist, replacing quilted leather with grained calfskin with an adjustable leather strap. The relaxed double-flap construction remains, secured with a signature CC turn-lock closure. The Mini Flap Bag is currently available in Black, Beige, White, and Light Green — all paired with gold-tone hardware.

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Alternatively, the suede Mini Flap features familiar Chanel codes in this smaller size. The design retains the flat vintage-inspired quilting that defined the original Maxi version, along with its relaxed double-flap construction, CC turn-lock, and leather-interwoven chain strap. The Mini Flap Bag in suede is offered in Dark Beige, Khaki , Burgundy and Dark Gray with gold-tone hardware.

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For Chanel Mini lovers, the bigger question may not be which of these new styles you prefer, but how they compare to the House’s beloved Rectangular Mini Classic Handbag. Sharing identical dimensions, it’s the pricing that is likely to divide opinion. Both 26B Mini Flap Bags retail for $5,900, placing them $300 above Chanel’s Rectangular Mini Classic Handbag at $5,600.