Chanel 26S Matthieu Blazy Maxi Flap Bag in Black Grained Calfskin Leather with Gold Hardware (Contact to Enquire)
Editor’s Note
The Chanel 26S Maxi Flap Bag in black grained calfskin leather with gold hardware perfectly captures the continued demand for oversized luxury handbags and effortless everyday styling in 2026. While the Classic Flap remains one of Chanel’s most iconic designs, the Maxi Flap has emerged as one of the most sought-after silhouettes of recent seasons, offering the same timeless Chanel DNA in a more relaxed and practical format.
Fashion's relationship with larger bags has evolved significantly over the years. Originally popular during the late 1990s and early 2000s, oversized shoulder bags have returned with a more refined and wearable approach. Rather than being purely trend-driven, today's larger silhouettes are appreciated for balancing style with functionality.
Rendered in timeless black grained calfskin leather, this piece offers exceptional versatility and everyday wearability. Black remains one of Chanel's most enduring colourways because it pairs effortlessly with:
- tailoring and workwear
- relaxed denim
- monochrome styling
- travel wardrobes
- day-to-evening dressing
Finished with gold hardware, the combination feels rich, classic, and unmistakably Chanel.
Crafted in grained calfskin leather, the bag offers:
- durability
- scratch resistance
- structured softness
- everyday practicality
making it especially suited to a larger silhouette designed for regular use.
The Maxi Flap continues gaining popularity because it combines:
- spacious functionality
- comfortable shoulder wear
- timeless styling
- and collector appeal
while comfortably fitting:
- phone
- wallet
- sunglasses
- cosmetics pouch
- daily essentials
Unlike smaller flap bags often reserved for occasions, the Maxi feels designed to become part of everyday life — the kind of bag that works equally well with oversized tailoring, knitwear, denim, or elevated city dressing.
As a 2026 piece complete with dustbag and receipt, this bag represents Chanel's continued evolution of one of fashion's most iconic silhouettes.
Features
Brand: Chanel
Style/Model: 26S Maxi Flap Bag
Colour: Black
Material: Grained Calfskin Leather
Hardware: Gold Hardware (GHW)
Dimensions (CM)
• Height: 19.5 cm
• Width: 32 cm
• Depth: 10 cm
Year: 2026
Includes:
• Original Dustbag
• Receipt
