3 Minaudières by CHANEL

This set of three Chanel minaudières are the perfect collectible item for all those Chanel lovers and collectors out there. Introduced for the Spring Summer 2022 Collection Act 1, they feature as iconic evening accessories made from gold-toned hammered metal.

The three minaudières come securely placed within a quilted champagne coloured box with a feature mirror inside, and a lock and key placed in its own miniature box with nano strap.

But what are minaudières?

A minaudières translates literally to ‘coquettish woman’ which comes directly from the French verb minauder. This means a small, metal evening bag made in oblong or square shapes, designed to hold cosmetics. The history of minaudières origin varies from source to source, but it is generally believed that the style first emerged during the 1920’s under the flapper culture.

Here, self liberated and fashion forward women were keen to display fashion accessories, especially those that took direct inspiration from the Jazz Age and Art Deco movements.

A minaudière is believed to be the perfect middle ground between jewellery and handbags, and has continued to evolve over the last century.

However, the original dazzling elegance and opulence remains. It is thought that no one quite does minaudières like Chanel, with a reputation of being the leading fashion house in their creation. Their novelty minaudières were often exclusively seen on the ready-to-wear runway or at Chanel’s annual Métiers d’Art collections. Here they were designed to echo the themes of the shows, dazzling the audience with their unique designs and intricate details.

As you can imagine, getting your hands on a set of these Chanel’s minaudières is rare, and has only been accessible to the very few, due to them being manufactured in extremely limited quantities. With their scarcity and exclusivity this set of three Chanel minaudières are highly sought after accessories with a high price tag and are of course every Chanel collector's dream.