Introduced in the Fall Winter 2023 Collection, the Hermes Kelly Bag has become the new “it” thing in the fashion world. Chanel simply named this bag the “Mini Shopping Bag,” but social media and fashion fanatics have taken the situation into their own hands. They named it the “Kelly Bag.”

This name was also given because some people thought that the bag looks similar to the Hermes Kelly Bag, but I don’t think it’s similar at all. It actually looks more like the Chanel Kelly Bag from 1997.

The fame of this bag rose as fast as the Coco Handle Bag. As soon as the bag hit the stores, people were running to get one. The black color was usually sold out. The Kelly Bag was so successful that Chanel decided to release the bag again in future collections. Now it’s also available in different materials.

We think the Chanel Kelly Bag will rival the Hermes Kelly Bag. The bag has joined as one of the house’s permanent collections.

Chanel Kelly bag models

Chanel Kelly Nano Bag Review: Clutch With chain, Shopping Bag, Nano Size, Price 2025

July 13, 2024

The Chanel Kelly Clutch With Chain Bag is the smaller version of the Mini Kelly Bag, it’s also known as the Chanel Kelly Nano Bag. This gorgeous bag was released in late 2023 and quickly became famous in the fashion world. Even though this Kelly bag is very tiny and can store only your most … Read more

Chanel Kelly Bag Review: Shopping Bag, Mini + Small Sizes, Price 2025

July 12, 2024

Introduced in the Fall Winter 2023 Collection, the Hermes Kelly Bag has become the new “it” thing in the fashion world. Chanel simply named this bag the “Mini Shopping Bag,” but social media and fashion fanatics have taken the situation into their own hands. They named it the “Kelly Bag.” This name was also given … Read more

The price of the Chanel Mini Kelly Bag is $4900 USD. It has increased by almost 10% compared to 2023.

Chanel Kelly Bag 2023 vs Chanel Kelly Bag 2017

Chanel Kelly Bag 2017 vs Chanel Kelly 2023

On the left, you can see the Chanel Kelly Bag from 2017. On the right, you can see the new Chanel Kelly Bag from 2023. These two handbags are very similar. Chanel named the new bag “Mini Shopping Bag,” but the community decided to call it “The Kelly Bag,” and this is the very reason why.

Both versions look quite similar, especially the front flap. The 2023 Kelly Bag is made from diamond quilting, it has the CC logo like the Classic Flap Bag, and it’s larger. But there is not much difference in the trapezoid shape.

The Interior

Interior design: main compartment and zip pocket

Positive and negative

Positive Signals:

• The bag is cute, but the some people prefer the Chanel Party Kelly Bag from the 90’s
• This bag gets a lot of positive reactions like: it’s adorable, it’s cute, it’s beautiful and fabulous! 

Negative Signals

• The handle is thick and it might not be to everyone’s taste
• People also complain the handle is too flat compared to the bag’s small size and the leather-entwined chain strap
• The CC turnlock is located too far down on the flap
• Some people say that the bag looks like Lady Dior and LV Capucines had a baby
• The bag looks too much like the Lady Dior Bag or the folded Longchamp bag
• Some people say this bag looks fake
• There is wrinkling of the leather around the area where the handles are attached to the bag

How To Wear The Chanel Kelly Bag?

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Left: Chanel Mini Kelly Bag
Right: Chanel Nano Kelly Bag (Chanel Kelly Clutch With Chain)

The Colors