One of Chanel’s latest releases: a brand new flap bag. It’s quickly become a celebrity favorite and a style we’re already predicting will be one of the most in-demand handbags of the year. Designed with a double-C metal closure, two shoulder straps, and a flap design, the bag falls into the brand’s wheelhouse of classic and timeless bags—yet reimagined for 2026. It mirrors many of the design cues of its predecessors, yet the grained calfskin leather is softer, the silhouette is more streamlined, and the straps extend down to the bottom of the bag rather than sitting at the top. It currently comes in a small size and clutch version in colorways such as navy and light green, though more shades will be dropping soon.

The new flap bag was first introduced in the Chanel spring/summer 2026 Pre-Collection and is just arriving in stores, yet it is already poised to be one of the hottest accessories of the year. “The Chanel Small Flap Bag will absolutely take the lead as being the most popular and most requested bag for S/S 26,” luxury product sourcer Gab Waller shared with Who What Wear. It’s already been spotted of celebrities and Chanel ambassadors, including Hailey Bieber, Dua Lipa, and Jennie, only fueling it’s status as a future It-bag. Ahead, more on the new Chanel flap bag.

On the Celebrity Set

The Chanel Small Flap Bag