CHANEL Caviar Quilted Wallet On Chain WOC Black | FASHIONPHILE (2024)

FAQs

How can you tell if Chanel is real? ›

The first thing to look at is the authenticity code, which all genuine bags come with. For example, codes on a Chanel Classic 2.55 will be in the front left corner of the bag, and should always match the serial number inside the bag.

Micro handbags have become an increasingly regular feature of fashion houses in the last decade, but the OG mini accessory has to be the Chanel Wallet on Chain, or 'WOC' as insiders call it.

Chanel handbags and wallets each have their own serial number, jewelry and clothing both have date codes and those are not unique to each piece. In handbags, serial numbers are placed on a sticker, (now) covered with a hologram.

You will be able to find the Chanel date code or serial number on an authentication sticker on the inside of the bag, as well as on a separate authentication card. If you are looking for the Chanel authentication sticker, search here: In the interior lining. In the corners (mostly facing up or down)

Chanel bags are made in both France and Italy, so either can be included in the brand stamp. The brand stamp will only specify a city on an imitation Chanel.

There's a great resale market for the Chanel WOC however, so definitely consider second hand as you may get it at a cheaper price. This diminutive Chanel style is something that will have longevity and is quite versatile, but there are a few things to keep in mind before decided whether to buy one or not.

The Chanel microchip system replaces the serial sticker with a small rectangular metal plate (about 1.2" wide). For bags, the metal plate is attached to the handbag's interior, whereas for Wallet on Chains, the metal plate can be found inside the zip pocket.

The WOC quickly became a cult favorite as Chanel lovers would enjoy the best of both worlds – a versatile wallet and getting to have a sophisticated Chanel handbag at their side. The classic WOC style from Chanel shares a lot of the same iconic features and details as the ever-popular classic Chanel Double Flap.

If you want to be part of the Chanel WOC fan club, look no further than the PurseForum. The Chanel WOC measures 4.9″ x 7.5″ x 1.4″.

Chanel deciphers the age of their bags using unique serial numbers printed on a tag or sticker. Since the 1980s the implementation of these unique numbers have ensured a way for Chanel aficionados to not only identify the series a Chanel bag is from but also authenticate it.

Does Chanel use YKK zippers? ›

Chanel uses several different brands for their zippers whose names will be marked on the zipper pull, the most notable types are Lampo, the DMC, the YKK, the eclair zipper, the triple 'C' in a circle and an unmarked zipper for very vintage Chanel bags.

The Chanel Wallet on Chain was first released in 1997 and quickly became one of the most popular Chanel bags. Ahead of its time, the Chanel WOC would be the first in a larger Chanel Mini bag trend. The Chanel WOC is also the chicest Chanel crossbody.

Since the mid 1980s, Chanel handbags and small leather goods have included a small sticker containing a serial code that is unique to the item, as well as an accompanying authenticity card containing the same serial code. From 1986 to 2005 serial codes contained a series of 7 digits.

The Chanel logo is executed in black and white. The two together symbolize elegance, perfection, harmony, simplicity, professionalism, and creativity. A gold version of the emblem can be found on a range of Chanel products to symbolize glamor, luxury, and wealth.