Chanel 26A & 26B: The New Chanel Bags to Know in 2026
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Chanel 26A & 26B
The New Collection
New silhouettes, oversized proportions, unexpected textures and a fresh take on the Chanel codes.
Chanel's latest collections are pushing the classic Flap into new territory.
Across Chanel 26A and 26B, familiar silhouettes appear in new proportions, finishes and materials. The Mini Flap 20 sits alongside dramatically oversized Maxi Flap 32 and 38.5 designs, while textured pony hair, suede, denim, tweed, sequins and calfskin bring a distinctly varied mood to the collection.
With Matthieu Blazy shaping Chanel's new creative direction, the latest bags feel deliberately less predictable. Classic Chanel codes remain recognisable, but the proportions, textures and styling feel more directional — from everyday calfskin to statement-making leopard pony hair and shimmering Métiers d'Art pieces.
15 bags. One collection. Which one would you choose?
01 — New Proportions
Bigger. Smaller. More unexpected.
One of the clearest directions across Chanel's latest bags is proportion. The collection moves between the compact Mini Flap 20 and oversized Maxi Flap 32 and 38.5 silhouettes, giving the familiar Flap shape a completely different presence.
Chanel 26B Mini Flap Bag 20
Black Grained Calfskin / Gold-Tone Metal
Chanel 26 Maxi Flap Bag 32
Black Grained Calfskin / Gold Hardware
Chanel Maxi Oversized Flap 38.5
Airport Bag / Black Grained Calfskin
At the opposite end of the scale, the Chanel 25 Mini brings the season's smaller proportions into a more compact silhouette. Its Light Beige/Black colour combination adds another layer of contrast to the otherwise classic shape.
Chanel 26A 25 Mini Handbag
Light Beige/Black Lambskin / Gold Hardware
02 — Texture & Colour
Chanel gets tactile.
Beyond the familiar black Flap, Chanel's latest collections experiment heavily with texture. Pony hair brings a wild, tactile finish, while suede, tweed, denim and sequins create completely different personalities across the same recognisable silhouettes.
Cheetah Pony Hair
CC Chain Bucket Bag / Beige Pony Hair
Leopard-Print Pony Hair
Medium Classic Flap / Gold Hardware
Camel Suede
Métiers d'Art 2026 Maxi Flap 32
Leopard Tweed
Maxi Flap 32 / Gold Hardware
Multicolour Red Sequins
Métiers d'Art 2026 Large Flap / Gold-Tone Metal
Blue Denim
Maxi Flap / Gold Hardware
The result? Chanel's most recognisable shape becomes a canvas for experimentation.
From animal-inspired finishes to denim and elaborate embellishment, these pieces show how the latest Chanel bags can move far beyond the traditional black quilted aesthetic while remaining instantly recognisable.
03 — The Neutrals
Soft neutrals, new attitude.
For those who prefer their Chanel understated, the collection also leans into warm neutrals. Camel calfskin, brown calfskin, khaki suede and dark beige suede offer a quieter interpretation of the new-season silhouettes — proving that statement doesn't always have to mean loud.
Camel Calfskin / Maxi Flap 32
Silver Hardware
Camel Calfskin / Maxi Flap 38.5
Silver Hardware
Brown Calfskin / Maxi Flap 32
Gold Hardware
Khaki Suede / Maxi Flap 32
Gold Hardware
Dark Beige Suede
Chanel 26S Maxi Flap / Gold Hardware
15 bags. One question.
Which Chanel 26A or 26B piece caught your eye first?
From the compact Mini Flap 20 to the oversized 38.5, statement pony hair and leopard tweed to understated suede and calfskin, the latest Chanel collections offer a new way to look at one of fashion's most recognisable handbags.
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