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The Chanel 25 Bag: A Comprehensive Guide

In recent years, Chanel’s new bag names have coincided with the year the bag comes out—we have the 19, the 22, and now the 25. First seen as part of the Chanel Spring-Summer 2025 Ready-to-Wear show, the Chanel 25 Bag coincided with the collection’s theme of an ode to movement and freedom.

Unlike its last big launch predecessor, the Chanel 25 has been more widely admired at first glance, and I count myself in the fan-girl category. House codes that signify this bag as a Chanel bag are evident and noteworthy, along with a confident and free allure.

This bag is a significant moment that will sit nicely in the Chanel family of bags.

Chanel 25 Medium Bags
Left: Large Chanel 25 in Black Grained Calfskin, Right: Medium Chanel 25 in Black Washed Denim

Introducing the Chanel 25 Bag

The Chanel family of bags reappears every season, and the anchor bags all fit a specific role. Some bags, including the Classic Flap, are structured and very ladylike. A modernized take on the Classic Flap can be seen with the Chanel 19. The 22 Bag wasn’t met with as much fanfare and positive reception as it is now, as the bag is very casual and lacks structure, but it also was a shape needed in the family of bags.

But the 25—well, it might be just what the Chanel aficionado was looking for. The Chanel 25 Bag combines classic elements, structure, and functionality with a laid-back, cool girl vibe. It is classified as a hobo, but it’s far chicer than the typical hobo shape we have come to expect.

Nothing about the bag is sloppy—it’s creative and crafty, from the chic drawstring chain pull that secures and pulls the bag tighter to the two pockets on either side that fit a cellphone.

Chanel 25 Bag Handle
Chain and side pocket detail
Chanel 25 Bag Side Pocket with iPhone 15 Max
The Medium Chanel 25 fits an iPhone 15 Max Pro in the side pocket

Designing a bag that allows for many boxes to be checked proves more complicated than it seems, as a bag that is too usable sometimes becomes more utilitarian in appearance. But this bag gives us the right touch of everything, showing that the modern Chanel wearer possesses an effortless style.

Chanel 25 Bag in black denim drawstring closure
Drawstring detail with CC logo clasp
Chanel 25 Bag Interior Plaque

Chanel 25 Colors, Sizes, and Variations

Official Release Date: March 14th, 2025

Sizes: Small (11.8 x 10.2 x 5.5 in), Medium (15.7 x 11.8 x 5.9in), Large (16.5 x 14.2 x 5.9in)

Available Colors: Grained Calfskin: Black, White, Beige, Light Pink, Light Yellow, Light Green, Light Blue, Dark Blue, Burgundy, and Silver Metallic. Washed Denim: Blue and Black

Materials: Grained Calfskin (S/M/L) and Washed Denim (S/M/L)

Prices: $6,000 for the small, $6,400 for the medium, $6,900 for the large in leather. $5,500 for the small, $5,900 for the medium, $6,500 for the large in denim.

Chanel 25 in Light Green Calfskin
Light Green
Chanel 25 in Light Yellow Calfskin
Light Yellow
Chanel 25 in Beige Calfskin
Beige
Chanel 25 in Silver Calfskin
Silver

Additional Details of the Chanel 25 Bag

Chanel 25 Bag Small in blue denim
Small Chanel 25 in Blue Washed Denim
Chanel 25 Bag Small in blue denim and pink leather
Blue Washed Denim and Pink Calfskin
Small Chanel 25 Bag in White Grained Calfskin

As this family of bags continues to expand and grow, we will see how popular it becomes with the already dedicated Chanel fanbase. With different sizes and materials, there will be options for everyone. You can also change the appearance of the bag based on how you close it or wear it, which again proves that the modern Chanel wearer has a new vibe and style.

Speaking of, I can’t tell you how many times I’ve watched this Dua Lipa clip for the Chanel 25 bag. Chanel has done no wrong here: the song, the bag, the video direction, the NYC backdrop. I am in love, and I am now a Chanel 25 girl.

Small Chanel 25 Bag Drawstring Detail
Drawstring detail
Small Chanel 25 Bag Opened Interior
Small Chanel 25 Bag Side Pocket
Small Chanel 25 Bag Chain Strap Detail
Chain Strap Detail
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Chain Strap Detail

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