CHANEL out-of-print series | Rare tortoise shell items produced in the 1990s. Rare tortoise shell denim "hard to find"

If you want to buy a second-hand CHANEL bag, in addition to the classic value-preserving models, you can also pay attention to some discontinued models and models made of rare materials. There is a saying in the second-hand world that "no tortoise shell, no CHANEL", which makes many second-hand CHANEL fans eager to try to get the CHANEL tortoise shell series and upgrade to a senior second-hand player.

Resin instead of tortoise shell

Hawksbill turtles are mainly made from the carapace of sea turtles and are known as "sea gold". Due to their decreasing numbers and the rising awareness of animal protection in the late 1990s, many luxury brands have announced the suspension of hawksbill turtle products. For environmental protection reasons, current "hawksbill turtle" styles are all made of resin or acrylic.

How to get CHANEL tortoise shell

The CHANEL Tortoise Shell series was launched in the early 1990s. However, after CHANEL announced that it would stop using tortoise shell, it stimulated collectors to rush to buy vintage tortoise shell styles, making the CHANEL Tortoise Shell series always popular and valuable.

Entry-level fans who want to collect tortoise shells can start with tortoise shell earrings, which are priced at around HK$15,000. A tortoise shell shoulder strap tote bag is also an entry-level choice. It is low-key but highly practical, and very suitable for office workers. The current second-hand market price is around HK$15,000 to HK$20,000, and is available in different styles such as sheepskin, denim, and suede.

Milk tea-colored tortoise shell CF is the most popular

Fans of CHANEL Classic Flap Bag can consider the Tortoise Shell CF. The classic flap bag is paired with a rare tortoise shell chain. It is not too exaggerated and is easy to wear. The second-hand price is about HK$50,000. In addition to the black tortoise shell CF, the most popular one is the milk tea color tortoise shell CF.

As for collectors of vintage items, they must choose the tortoise shell handbag box launched between 1994 and 1996, with the entire bag made of tortoise shell material. The current market price of a second-hand item is about HK$100,000.

Tortoise shell denim rises to six figures

It is worth noting that the CHANEL denim series has always been one of the "must-have items" for vintage fans, so when a CHANEL denim handbag is paired with a tortoise shell chain, it is a "rare x rare" collection. Currently, the price of a CHANEL tortoise shell denim CF in a Japanese vintage store is about HK$110,000 . The value of dark and light denim is very different. If you want to know more about the CHANEL denim series, you should pay attention to another CHANEL Vintage Notes.

Coco Chanel loves fake jewelry?

Since the 2000s, CHANEL's tortoise shell series has been replaced by resin or acrylic, and then matched with tortoise shell patterns, showing another more modern style and temperament. At the same time, the spirit of the brand founder Coco Chanel is implemented, using glass, resin and other materials, through design and exquisite craftsmanship, to create exquisite artificial gemstones, showing the enduring beauty and taste. Coco Chanel herself also loves to wear artificial pearl accessories and once said: "I like fake jewelry because it is a symbol of provocation."