The XL Supermodel tote is one of Chanel's defining shapes from the early 1990s, prized for a scale and structure that made it the era's most recognisable off-duty carry. This example, from the 2-series (1991-1994), presents the diamond-quilted calfskin exterior and gold-tone CC turnlock that define the style, paired with a rigid top handle and dual chain-and-leather shoulder straps for a silhouette that moves easily between a tote and a shoulder bag.
The bag is built in black diamond-quilted calfskin with gold-tone hardware, including a gold-tone padlock-and-key charm suspended from the chain strap and a side zip gusset that expands the interior width. The base is set on four gold-tone protective feet, and the smooth leather interior includes an open slip pocket and a zipped pocket. It measures 45.1 cm in width by 37.5 cm in height by 18.4 cm in depth (17.75" x 14.75" x 7.25"), with a 31.8 cm (12.5") strap drop. The leather carries the Chanel Made in Italy stamp.
Offered in vintage, excellent pre-owned condition according to the supplied product information: the bag has relaxed with age and shows moderate scratches and minor plating loss to the hardware, scuff and press marks across the exterior leather, wear to the shoulder strap leather, and light discoloration with creasing to the interior leather; the date stamp sticker remains legible and intact. It comes with a pre-owned Chanel box and a MAC dustbag. A well-documented example of an archival Chanel silhouette for a considered addition to a vintage collection.
