I'm in Love: Chanel's Maxi Flap Bag, the Bag You Want and Need

It is never easy becoming the creative director of a fashion house, especially when that fashion house is one as well respected, highly esteemed and as embedded into fashion culture and history as Chanel. 

Matthieu Blazy, however, is off to an incredibly strong start. His Maxi Flap Bag, which debuted on the runway last September, has quickly become a staple in the wardrobes of many and on the wishlists of even more. 

I first saw this bag whilst scrolling on TikTok, and not to be cliché, but it was love at first sight. I then saw it on the arms of some of Hollywood's most fashionable: Dua Lipa (who has an impeccable collection of bags, may I add, and this one fits right in), Margot Robbie, Hailey Bieber, the list goes on. The bag struck me as incredibly versatile, its ability to complement a diverse range of personal styles, to shine season round, to work in any situation: I'm genuinely impressed.

What's so special about the Maxi Flap, and what instantly caught my eye wasn't just the elegance, timelessness or the quality of the buttery-grained calfskin leather, it was the size.

The maxi flap is large enough to fit a laptop, yes, a laptop. 

Blazy has hit the perfect midpoint of design and functionality. The bag is incredibly chic and beautiful, but it also fits SO MUCH. It can be your work bag, your carry-on for a flight, an all-day into night bag that will fit your makeup, water bottle and book (or three), even a pair of flats if you needed. 

The maxi flap has double handles, it has a pocket, and it has the dimensions to fit whatever you need. It is a bag that doesn't just make your life feel more beautiful with its elegant metal hardware and soft leather, but it also makes your life feel easier with its sheer practicality. 

The maxi flap comes in three variations: a deep black with silver metal, a beautiful and versatile dark khaki with gold tone hardware and a beautiful warm light brown with silver metal embellishment. 

If you love timeless luxury, elegance and well-thought-out design, the maxi flap is a bag you don't just want on your wishlist, you need. For all the fashion girls out there, keep your eye on this one; it'll be a collector's staple before you know it.