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This vintage Chanel Chocolate Bar bag in black patent leather with silver-tone hardware offers a sleek early-2000s look. In good condition, it features a single chain shoulder strap, black leather lining with multiple card slots and pockets, and a flap closure. Ideal for dinner dates, parties or evening city outings, it brings polished Chanel style to day-to-night dressing.
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Please note that the majority of our items are vintage and therefore have tales to tell unless stated otherwise. Therefore, please look at pictures, descriptions and measurements provided as they give you the best idea of the story this item has to tell.
* Please note that when you buy a vintage product, the dimensions may vary slightly from a new one depending on previous care and storage.
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All orders are insured and trackable. Once your shipment has been issued, a link to our Track & Trace service will be provided where you can track your shipment and check delivery status online.
A Retro Tale is registered for UK VAT. All prices on the website include shipping, customs, and VAT for deliveries to the UK.
These charges are typically collected by the shipping carrier at the time of delivery and are not included in the product price.
We offer secure shipping via DHL and UPS with the following delivery time:
Outside Europe: 3-6 business days.
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Q: What typically fits inside this Chanel Patent Chocolate Bar Bag? A: With measurements of 28 x 16.5 x 5 cm, this bag is best suited to essentials such as a phone, a slim wallet or card holder, keys, lipstick and a few small daily items. Its slim profile means it is not intended for bulkier belongings or a laptop.
Q: Can this bag be worn on the shoulder or crossbody? A: It is designed as a shoulder bag. The strap drop is listed as 33 cm, which should sit comfortably on the shoulder for most wearers, but it is not likely to wear crossbody on most people.
Q: What makes the Chanel Chocolate Bar design distinctive? A: The Chocolate Bar name refers to Chanel’s distinctive square quilted pattern, which gives the bag a more graphic look than classic diamond quilting and is especially associated with vintage early-2000s styles. ([fashionphile.com](https://www.fashionphile.com/products/chanel-jersey-quilted-chocolate-bar-shoulder-bag-black-1901710))
Q: When was this bag made? A: The serial number in the product information dates this piece to 2000–2002. That matches widely used Chanel serial-number dating guides for vintage bags from this period, which used interior serial stickers and corresponding authenticity cards. ([fashionphile.com](https://www.fashionphile.com/blogs/academy/chanel-serial-codes-decoded))
Q: Does this bag come with proof of authenticity? A: Yes. The product information states that this item includes an authenticity card, dust bag and serial number. For vintage Chanel bags of this era, the authenticity card and the serial sticker were intended to correspond to one another. ([fashionphile.com](https://www.fashionphile.com/blogs/academy/chanel-serial-codes-decoded))
Q: Does the bag have interior organisation? A: Yes. According to the product information, it has a black leather lining with multiple card slots and pockets, which is useful for keeping smaller essentials organised.
Q: How should patent leather be cared for? A: Patent leather should be handled gently. Use a soft cloth for light wiping, avoid overfilling the bag, keep it away from prolonged sunlight and humidity, and store it upright in its pouch or dust bag when not in use. Chanel also advises avoiding prolonged contact with dark materials that may cause colour transfer. ([chanel.com](https://www.chanel.com/gb/fashion/care-instructions/bags/))
Q: Is black patent leather a practical choice? A: Generally, yes. Community feedback on Chanel patent bags often notes that darker patent shades are easier to live with than lighter ones, because colour transfer and yellowing are usually more visible on pale patent. That said, fingerprints, light rubbing and surface marks can still show on glossy leather. ([forum.purseblog.com](https://forum.purseblog.com/threads/is-chanel-patent-durable.1027988/))
Q: What is the condition of this bag? A: It is listed in good condition overall. The exterior shows light traces of use, the interior has scratches and signs of wear, and the hardware shows scratches and discolouration.
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A Retro Tale offers 14 days return policy upon receipt of your order.
In order to request a return, please email [email protected] with your order number and state ”return request” in your email. From there, our Customer Support will confirm that your return request has been approved and further instructions will be provided by email.
Please note that the return shipping fee is covered by the returnee and all return shippings to A Retro Tale must be traceable. Thus, please retain your receipt of shipping and tracking number until your return has been completed and you have received your refund.
Please allow up to 10 business days for your return to be completed from the return shipping date as shipping time might vary depending on shipping country and shipping provider.
This vintage Chanel Chocolate Bar bag in black patent leather with silver-tone hardware offers a sleek early-2000s look. In good condition, it features a single chain shoulder strap, black leather lining with multiple card slots and pockets, and a flap closure. Ideal for dinner dates, parties or evening city outings, it brings polished Chanel style to day-to-night dressing.
Please note that the majority of our items are vintage and therefore have tales to tell unless stated otherwise. Therefore, please look at pictures, descriptions and measurements provided as they give you the best idea of the story this item has to tell.
* Please note that when you buy a vintage product, the dimensions may vary slightly from a new one depending on previous care and storage.
Q: What typically fits inside this Chanel Patent Chocolate Bar Bag? A: With measurements of 28 x 16.5 x 5 cm, this bag is best suited to essentials such as a phone, a slim wallet or card holder, keys, lipstick and a few small daily items. Its slim profile means it is not intended for bulkier belongings or a laptop.
Q: Can this bag be worn on the shoulder or crossbody? A: It is designed as a shoulder bag. The strap drop is listed as 33 cm, which should sit comfortably on the shoulder for most wearers, but it is not likely to wear crossbody on most people.
Q: What makes the Chanel Chocolate Bar design distinctive? A: The Chocolate Bar name refers to Chanel’s distinctive square quilted pattern, which gives the bag a more graphic look than classic diamond quilting and is especially associated with vintage early-2000s styles. ([fashionphile.com](https://www.fashionphile.com/products/chanel-jersey-quilted-chocolate-bar-shoulder-bag-black-1901710))
Q: When was this bag made? A: The serial number in the product information dates this piece to 2000–2002. That matches widely used Chanel serial-number dating guides for vintage bags from this period, which used interior serial stickers and corresponding authenticity cards. ([fashionphile.com](https://www.fashionphile.com/blogs/academy/chanel-serial-codes-decoded))
Q: Does this bag come with proof of authenticity? A: Yes. The product information states that this item includes an authenticity card, dust bag and serial number. For vintage Chanel bags of this era, the authenticity card and the serial sticker were intended to correspond to one another. ([fashionphile.com](https://www.fashionphile.com/blogs/academy/chanel-serial-codes-decoded))
Q: Does the bag have interior organisation? A: Yes. According to the product information, it has a black leather lining with multiple card slots and pockets, which is useful for keeping smaller essentials organised.
Q: How should patent leather be cared for? A: Patent leather should be handled gently. Use a soft cloth for light wiping, avoid overfilling the bag, keep it away from prolonged sunlight and humidity, and store it upright in its pouch or dust bag when not in use. Chanel also advises avoiding prolonged contact with dark materials that may cause colour transfer. ([chanel.com](https://www.chanel.com/gb/fashion/care-instructions/bags/))
Q: Is black patent leather a practical choice? A: Generally, yes. Community feedback on Chanel patent bags often notes that darker patent shades are easier to live with than lighter ones, because colour transfer and yellowing are usually more visible on pale patent. That said, fingerprints, light rubbing and surface marks can still show on glossy leather. ([forum.purseblog.com](https://forum.purseblog.com/threads/is-chanel-patent-durable.1027988/))
Q: What is the condition of this bag? A: It is listed in good condition overall. The exterior shows light traces of use, the interior has scratches and signs of wear, and the hardware shows scratches and discolouration.
SHIPPING
All orders are insured and trackable. Once your shipment has been issued, a link to our Track & Trace service will be provided where you can track your shipment and check delivery status online.
A Retro Tale is registered for UK VAT. All prices on the website include shipping, customs, and VAT for deliveries to the UK.
These charges are typically collected by the shipping carrier at the time of delivery and are not included in the product price.
We offer secure shipping via DHL and UPS with the following delivery time:
Outside Europe: 3-6 business days.
AUTHENTICITY GUARANTEED
A Retro Tale specialises in vintage and pre-owned goods from the world's most loved fashion houses. We guarantee that all of our products are 100 percent authentic. Every item sold on our site undergoes a rigorous authentication process, in which our experts delve deep into the heritage of a brand via its craftsmanship techniques. This requires a rigorous and methodical process.
For us, authentication is about more than expertise; it offers a fascinating insight into the history of fashion and the craftsmanship involved in production.
RETURNS
A Retro Tale offers 14 days return policy upon receipt of your order.
In order to request a return, please email [email protected] with your order number and state ”return request” in your email. From there, our Customer Support will confirm that your return request has been approved and further instructions will be provided by email.
Please note that the return shipping fee is covered by the returnee and all return shippings to A Retro Tale must be traceable. Thus, please retain your receipt of shipping and tracking number until your return has been completed and you have received your refund.
Please allow up to 10 business days for your return to be completed from the return shipping date as shipping time might vary depending on shipping country and shipping provider.
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• Black patent leather
• Silver-tone hardware
• Single chain shoulder strap
• Black leather lining with multiple card slots and pockets
• Flap closure
• Vintage
The authenticity of this bag has been checked and verified by our experts who have over 10 years of experience in vintage and luxury bags. We also use a well established 3rd party authentication tool to verify our bags.
