A few weeks ago, we had the chance to test drive the buzziest new handbag of the season: the Chanel 25.
The bag aims to boldly reinterpret the codes of the House in order to provide a "free and confident allure," according to the Chanel website. It's giving: she's chic, she's structured, yet she's also carefree.
A big fan of the French luxury brand's handbag creations, we were excited to see what this chic shoulder bag was all about.
Curious about this new It bag? Or want to know a bit more before you buy it? Read on for our quick review of the Chanel 25 bag.
What is the Chanel 25?
Released in the Spring-Summer 2025 collection, the Chanel 25 handbag is a shoulder bag with a single chain handle interlaced with leather (a common design marker for Chanel).
Sporting two side pockets inspired by the iconic flap bag design, the Chanel 25 features an open interior with a chain drawstring closure.
For the first release of the style, the Chanel 25 comes in caviar grained calfskin leather in hues such as black, pink and silver — as well as this beautiful seafoamy-green. It also comes in denim (both light and dark!).
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What are the sizes of the Chanel 25 bag?
The Chanel 25 handbag comes in three sizes: small, medium and large.
The Small measures: 11.8 x 10.2 x 5.5 inches
The Medium measures: 15.7 x 11.8 x 5.9 inches
The Large measures: 16.5 x 14.2 x 5.9 inches
We tested the small, which turned out to be big enough to carry most of the day's essentials including a small wallet, sunglasses, lipstick, a digital camera, phone and more.
In our opinion, this bag is at peak chicness in the smallest size, because it's not too big or bulky. But, having seen the medium and large on influencers, both appear to be stylish options for those searching for a bigger, or even slightly oversized, bag.
What fits inside?
The Small size is more than adequate for your on-the-go essentials. Unless you're someone who likes to carry a full makeup bag, a laptop ... the list goes on ... the smallest Chanel 25 will likely work perfectly.
In addition to the two exterior pockets, the bag has two vertical pockets on the side of the interior of the bag, perfect for organizing small items that you don't want rolling around your bag.
Between the Chanel 22 bag and the Chanel 25, we'd point to this one as offering better interior pocket organization (though, we LOVE the 22 too!).
Plus, the smaller size means it can work for day-to-night wear — especially in the black or metallic iterations.
While we didn't try the Medium or Large sizes, we have seen them in person and on social media. The bonus to the larger sizes is they come with a detachable pouch for added storage.
The wider chain strap ensures the bag, especially in the smallest size, is very comfortable to wear.
And, for anyone concerned about the lack of a closure at the top, the adjustable chain drawstring and high-sided design serve to make this open bag surprisingly secure.
What is the price of the Chanel 25?
The Small is priced around $7,425 CAD for the denim, the Medium is priced from $7,975 CAD for the denim, and the Large is priced around $9,350 CAD for the caviar grained calfskin leather.
Will you be checking out this covetable new Chanel handbag?
