Chanel is known as world brand for their exclusive and luxurious handbags collection and also for the type of material they use. When it comes to luxury handbags, Chanel is simply a master of leather materials.

To become one of the most top brand in the world, Chanel use only the best leather goods for all their collection. The different types of leather used vary depending on the bag style and give each bag a durable and superb look and feel.

Due to the high quality and versatility of leather, Chanel has been able to create stunning handbags in a variety of sizes, colors, and styles. Each bag uses a unique type of leather for a specific purpose and pattern. This guide will help you learn between different bag styles and leather materials.

TYPE OF LEATHER FOR CHANEL HANDBAG

Chanel Lambskin Leather

Among the most popular and widely used leather materials on the market is Chanel lambskin leather. This leather is extremely soft to the touch, it is smooth and silky, a favorite leather material of both designers and customers. Lambskin leather is most commonly used on the Chanel Flag Bag.

Chanel Caviar Leather

Caviar leather is known for its intriguing, geometric design and beauty. This type of leather features a repeating diamond pattern that feels bumpy to the touch, almost 3D in appearance. Caviar leather is made from calfskin (with grains) and can withstand some abuse while still looking incredibly gorgeous. This combination makes the Chanel bag caviar leather a favorite among Chanel lover.

The elegant leather pattern helps to ward off possible damage, making it a great choice for everyday use. The leather is strong and sturdy, capable of withstanding almost whatever you throw at it or in it. Caviar leather lives up to its luxurious name. 

Chanel Deerskin Leather

Deerskin leather is thicker than most leathers and has a lovely, pebbled appearance, but is not as bumpy as the Caviar leather. The pebbles on this bag are a little smoother and less noticeable to the eye, but can be distinguished by brushing your hand across them. Because the leather is thick, it is durable yet flexible, but heavier than regular leather bags. 

This type of leather is often used for larger bags, as deerskin leather is very elastic and easy to mold into different designs. But due to its hefty weight, some customers complain that it is too heavy, especially when full.

After much consideration, Chanel decided to change the deerskin leather to textured calfskin, to lose the weight while still maintaining the same feel as deerskin. 

Chanel Quilted / Aged Calfskin Leather

Calfskin leather is a popular material to use for handbags for its high quality and sophisticated appearance. Many bags are therefore made of this leather material as people appreciate its fine grain and smooth texture. The calfskin leather is fairly thin, but the quilted design provides durability and intriguing texture. This leather is the chief material used in the new Boy Bag Collection.

Chanel Metallic Calfskin

Shiny, shimmering, and nothing short of eye-catching, Chanel Metallic Calfskin is undoubtedly one of the most sought after Calfskin leathers from Chanel. This beautiful leather gives us that into-the-future feel that is simply fabulous. Don’t just love how sheer and polished the exterior looks, but what love more is that this bag is so easy to clean.

While you want to keep it out of dangers way as much as possible, it’s still easy to clean at home if you end up with minor scratches and stains. Wipe it off as soon as possible to avoid staining, and enjoy a smooth and fabulous bag all year round.

Chanel Patent Leather

Patent leather is a pretty neat type of leather, although it doesn’t reach very high in popularity charts. It tends to have a ‘50s flashback look to it, but if that’s the vintage look you’re seeking this texture would certainly be appropriate. If you end up choosing patent leather, there’s a few things to keep in mind. It’s probably best to choose a dark color, as patent leather dents and stains easily. The worst part is, stains on patent leather can’t be removed.

Chanel Goatskin

Goatskin is known for being one of the most durable leathers out there, withstanding even the toughest elements. However, its stiffness and softness can be somewhat of a downfall when it comes to handbags. While the front, back, and sides tend to keep their shapes nicely, the top of bags tend to look ‘crushed’ or dented after a few weeks of use. To put it plainly, goatskin is definitely a great option. Durable and great to look at. Just try to be as cautious as possible to avoid dents!

Chanel Glazed Calfskin

Calfskin is undoubtedly one of the most popular and valuable leathers on the market. It is so incredibly smooth to much it’s almost unbelievable. While it might be hard to actually believe this silky smooth texture is actually leather. It’s a flawless sight- especially when it’s glazed. Glazed basically means that the outer exterior has a shiny, shimmering look to it, which only adds to the immense sophistication and beauty of the skin. It looks great with just about any bag and many women absolutely adore the clean, polished look the Chanel Glazed Calfskin has to offer.

Chanel Cracked Patent Calfskin 

Chanel Cracked Patent Calfskin can be summed up in only a matter of words: high quality, classic, and vintage, making it one of the most popular leathers from Chanel. Due to its uniquely soft exterior, calfskin is noted as being one of the most high quality and sought after leathers.

Chanel turned this delicate yet resilient leather into something fabulous: giving it a ‘cracked’ detailing that is fancy and vintage all in one. This is definitely an excellent option if you’re into the more classical and vintage items, and looks great with almost any bag. Not to mention the fine grain is soft to touch yet resilient to scratches and other unsightly marks!

Chanel Velvet/Suede

Velvet is known as being a soft and cozy material, providing a beautiful and elegant appearance, especially when it is shown in darker colors such as royal blue or ruby red. And while velvet may be an alluring material for a Chanel handbag, one should know that velvet must be handled with care and treated often to stave off stains and a shabby appearance.

It is true that velvet material is much cheaper than leathers like lambskin or caviar, but that’s certainly what draws many fashionistas to this fabric who are looking to save a buck or two on their bag.  If you’re prepared to treat your bag with care and clean it often, velvet is a wonderful, extravagant, AND money-saving option.

Chanel Tweed

Tweed may be a little high maintenance, but come on- it has such a fascinating appearance and unique texture, definitely worth the work! Tweed is a woolen fabric, rough to touch yet very flexible, resembling a cheviot but with a closer weave. It looks sensational with bright, perky color combinations, but can also look stunning in minimal darker hues. It’s the most popular material used in Chanel’s Classic Flap Bag and undoubtedly makes a fashion statement wherever it goes. Just be careful- tweed can be prone to fringes or holes if not handled with utmost care.