A curated reference for iconic bagsFacts checked · 2026-10-25

CURATED BAG INDEX

Bag types: browse models by shape and carry

Bag type pages group models by silhouette and carry format. A model can belong to more than one type, for example a top-handle bag with a detachable shoulder strap.

  • Shoulder — 8 models: Chanel Mini Classic Flap, Chanel Classic Flap Small, Chanel Small Flap Bag AS6625, Chanel Classic Flap Medium, Chanel Classic Flap XXL (Airport), Chanel Chanel 22 Medium, Louis Vuitton CarryAll East West M2A916, Louis Vuitton Alma Soft Medium
  • Crossbody — 7 models: Chanel Mini Classic Flap, Chanel Classic Flap Small, Chanel Small Flap Bag AS6625, Louis Vuitton Speedy Bandoulière 20, Louis Vuitton Nano Speedy, Louis Vuitton CarryAll East West M2A916, Louis Vuitton Alma BB
  • Mini — 4 models: Chanel Mini Classic Flap, Louis Vuitton Speedy Bandoulière 20, Louis Vuitton Nano Speedy, Louis Vuitton Alma BB
  • Travel — 3 models: Chanel Classic Flap XXL (Airport), Louis Vuitton Speedy Soft 30, Louis Vuitton Speedy Bandoulière 40
  • Tote — 1 models: Chanel Chanel 22 Medium
  • Top handle — 7 models: Louis Vuitton Speedy Bandoulière 20, Louis Vuitton Speedy 25, Louis Vuitton Speedy Soft 30, Louis Vuitton Speedy Bandoulière 40, Louis Vuitton Nano Speedy, Louis Vuitton Alma BB, Louis Vuitton Alma Soft Medium

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How types are assigned

A type describes carry format and silhouette, not brand. One model can carry several types: a bag with top handles and a detachable strap appears under both top handle and shoulder. That is why the per-type counts add up to more than the number of model files. To compare models of one type by the numbers, open the type page for its width, height and depth table; every model at once is in the bag size index.

Choosing a type

Decide first how you want to carry the bag — by hand, on the shoulder or across the body — then compare depth: it decides what fits far more than the size name does.

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