{"product_id":"vintage-chanel-mini-matelasse-navy-lambskin-gold-chain-shoulder-bag-18cm","title":"Vintage Chanel Mini Matelasse Navy Lambskin Gold Chain Shoulder Bag 18cm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage Chanel Mini Matelassé 18 Navy Lambskin Gold Hardware Crossbody\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA beautifully presented vintage Chanel Mini Matelassé crafted in deep navy leather with classic diamond quilting, gold-tone hardware and an unusually versatile long chain shoulder strap.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe approximately 18.3 cm silhouette retains the refined compact proportions associated with vintage Chanel Mini bags, while the approximately 110 cm chain provides greater flexibility for modern shoulder and crossbody styling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe deep navy color appears almost black in subdued lighting while revealing a distinctive blue tone under brighter conditions, offering a subtle alternative to the classic black Chanel palette.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWarm gold-tone hardware provides elegant contrast, with the interlocking CC motif forming the focal point of the quilted flap.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Japanese source grades this example Condition A, with only light age-related rubbing, small scratches, minor hardware marks and slight shape relaxation noted.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe interior lining has been replaced previously by a third-party repair provider and is not original to the bag. This restoration is fully disclosed and reflected in the pricing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor buyers seeking the beauty of vintage Chanel in a highly wearable configuration, the combination of deep navy leather, gold hardware and a longer chain makes this an especially versatile example.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDESIGN\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe design is quintessential Chanel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiamond quilting creates soft dimensionality across the leather surface.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA compact flap defines the front, anchored by a gold-tone interlocking CC motif.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe gold-and-leather chain introduces movement and jewelry-like detail without overwhelming the small silhouette.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere is no unnecessary decoration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts identity comes entirely from proportion, leather, quilting and hardware.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCOLOR \u0026amp; MATERIAL\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe deep navy leather gives the bag much of the versatility of black while providing a more unusual vintage color story.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAgainst the blue-black surface, the gold-tone hardware appears especially warm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe combination works beautifully with:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eblack\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003enavy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewhite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecream\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003egrey\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003edenim\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecamel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eand eveningwear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFUNCTION \u0026amp; SCALE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproximate dimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e18.3 cm \/ 7.2 in wide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e11.5 cm \/ 4.5 in high\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5 cm \/ 2.0 in deep\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChain:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e approx. 110 cm \/ 43.3 in\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe longer chain makes this example particularly useful for shoulder or crossbody wear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe compact interior is best suited to daily essentials such as:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ephone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecard holder\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ekeys\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003elipstick\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003esmall personal items\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCONDITION \u0026amp; RESTORATION\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Japanese source grades this example \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, indicating a comparatively clean overall vintage condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMinor storage rubbing, small scratches, light hardware marks and slight shape relaxation are noted.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe interior lining has previously been replaced by a third-party repair provider and is therefore not original to the bag.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis restoration is disclosed as part of the item's history and is reflected in its pricing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe exterior remains particularly attractive and well presented for a vintage Chanel piece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWHY THIS PIECE WORKS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis bag offers a compelling compromise between collector aesthetics and everyday usability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe exterior preserves all of the vintage Chanel language buyers want:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003enavy lambskin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003egold hardware\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ediamond quilting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCC motif\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003echain strap\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewhile the renewed interior makes it particularly suitable for someone who intends to actually wear the bag rather than preserve it as an untouched archive object.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrand:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Chanel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mini Matelassé\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e approx. 18.3 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Leather \/ Lambskin-type leather\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColor:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Navy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHardware:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Gold-tone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWidth:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e approx. 18.3 cm \/ 7.2 in\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e approx. 11.5 cm \/ 4.5 in\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDepth:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e approx. 5 cm \/ 2.0 in\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChain Length:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e approx. 110 cm \/ 43.3 in\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A \/ Very good vintage condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRestoration:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Third-party interior lining replacement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAccessories:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e None\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthenticity \u0026amp; Stewardship\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"721\" data-end=\"799\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"721\" data-end=\"799\"\u003eEvaluated under the Japonista High-End Footwear Authentication Framework™:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"801\" data-end=\"1139\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"801\" data-end=\"859\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"803\" data-end=\"859\"\u003eBrand, model, release, and production-run verification\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"860\" data-end=\"953\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"862\" data-end=\"953\"\u003eMaterial assessment including premium leathers, technical textiles, and custom components\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"954\" data-end=\"1046\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"956\" data-end=\"1046\"\u003eConstruction method analysis (hand-finishing, bonding, stitching, and sole architecture)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1047\" data-end=\"1139\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1049\" data-end=\"1139\"\u003eCondition grading with attention to wear, sole integrity, and factory finish consistency\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1141\" data-end=\"1321\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1141\" data-end=\"1171\"\u003eGuaranteed 100% Authentic.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1171\" data-end=\"1174\"\u003eEvery pair is curated under the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1206\" data-end=\"1251\"\u003eJaponista Lifetime Authenticity Warranty™\u003c\/strong\u003e, with strict scrutiny appropriate to luxury and brand-driven markets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1328\" data-end=\"1385\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Note on Brand, Release Context, and Design Authority\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1387\" data-end=\"1697\"\u003eHigh-end sneakers and branded footwear exist at the intersection of \u003cstrong data-start=\"1455\" data-end=\"1518\"\u003edesign authorship, controlled scarcity, and cultural signal\u003c\/strong\u003e. Whether produced by luxury houses, celebrated collaborations, or limited technical runs, these objects are defined as much by \u003cstrong data-start=\"1646\" data-end=\"1668\"\u003econtext of release\u003c\/strong\u003e as by physical construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1699\" data-end=\"2009\"\u003eAt Japonista, we approach high-end footwear as \u003cstrong data-start=\"1746\" data-end=\"1790\"\u003edesign artifacts rather than trend items\u003c\/strong\u003e. Original intent, model lineage, and production context are evaluated alongside material quality and aging behavior. Wear, when present, is interpreted carefully—distinguished from misuse, and documented transparently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2011\" data-end=\"2190\"\u003eDeadstock condition is respected, but not fetishized at the expense of material honesty or long-term stability. 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All inquiries are reviewed personally and discreetly, with clear disclosure regarding sizing, wearability, storage history, and preservation considerations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2539\" data-end=\"2709\"\u003eCollectors assembling \u003cstrong data-start=\"2561\" data-end=\"2598\"\u003ereference-grade footwear archives\u003c\/strong\u003e, investment-aware collections, or culturally focused design libraries are encouraged to consult with our team.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConcierge Support \u0026amp; Collector Guidance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/japonista.com\/pages\/japan-s-premium-proxy-art-logistics-japonista-concierge-logistics%E2%84%A2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJaponista Concierge™\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e provides informed guidance on:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2815\" data-end=\"3051\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2815\" data-end=\"2864\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2817\" data-end=\"2864\"\u003eRelease hierarchies and collaboration context\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2865\" data-end=\"2918\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2867\" data-end=\"2918\"\u003eCondition grading and long-term material behavior\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2919\" data-end=\"2982\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2921\" data-end=\"2982\"\u003eStorage strategies for premium leathers and technical soles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2983\" data-end=\"3051\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2985\" data-end=\"3051\"\u003eStrategic acquisition planning across luxury and limited markets\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3053\" data-end=\"3168\"\u003eWhether the intent is archival preservation or selective wear, we support acquisitions with clarity and discretion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBefore Proceeding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe kindly encourage collectors to review our shop policies and house guidelines, available through the links in our website footer, which outline shipping, handling, and conditions specific to vintage, sacred, and collectible works.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Closing Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThank you for exploring Japonista’s high-end and branded footwear archive. 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