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2.55 Reissue 226: real vs fake
The biggest mistake buyers and counterfeiters both make: a real 2.55 Reissue has no CC lock. The model closes with the rectangular Mademoiselle turnlock, and its chain is all-metal with no leather weave. Add the signature crinkled aged-calfskin texture and you have three traits that separate the 2.55 from both fakes and the Classic Flap.
What to check on the 2.55 Reissue 226
Model-specific zones – on top of the brand-level signs.
Mademoiselle lock – not a CC
An authentic 2.55 Reissue closes with a rectangular turnlock that carries no CC logo. A bag with a CC lock sold as a “2.55” is either a Classic Flap or a fake with a confused backstory.
All-metal chain
The Reissue chain is built from flat, interlocking links and contains no leather strip. Neat leather interlacing isn’t a bonus here – it’s a mismatch with the model.
Aged, crinkled calfskin
Aged calfskin has a distinctive crushed, slightly matte texture with irregular wrinkles. Leather that looks smooth, glossy, or rubbery is a frequent replica miss.
Hidden pocket under the front flap
Beneath the outer flap, the 2.55 hides a zipped compartment – the legend says it was for Coco’s love letters. Replicas often simplify it or sew it in crooked. The flap itself is a double construction.
Size 226 within the range
The Reissue range runs Mini, 224 (≈mini flap), 225 (≈medium), 226 (≈jumbo), 227 (≈maxi) and 228 (the discontinued maxi). The 226 is the most popular of the larger formats. The code should match the bag’s actual dimensions: fakes are often sold under a size label that doesn’t match.
Where to inspect
The key zones to photograph and check on this type of item – a schematic, not a product photo.
- 1Logo and hardware
- 2Handle attachment
- 3Stitching and edges
- 4Date code and tag
- 5Zipper and base
The difference is in the details – drag the slider
Typical differences in workmanship: stitching consistency, edge finishing, detail quality. Left – factory quality, right – common replica flaws.
Replica 
Authentic Photo angles for the check
- 1 Front
- 2 Logo / hardware
- 3 Interior
- 4 Date code
- 5 Stitching
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FAQ
My 2.55 has a CC lock – is it fake?
At minimum it’s not a 2.55 Reissue: that model uses the logo-free Mademoiselle lock. The CC turnlock belongs to the Classic Flap. If the seller insists it’s a “2.55 with a CC,” re-examine the whole bag.
Should the 2.55 chain have leather in it?
No. The Reissue chain is entirely metal, made of flat links. A leather-woven chain is Classic Flap construction – on a “2.55” it points to a replica or a mislabeled model.
What does 226 mean?
It’s the size code in the Reissue range: Mini, 224 (≈mini flap), 225 (≈medium), 226 (≈jumbo), 227 (≈maxi) and 228 (a maxi that is no longer produced). The 226 is the most popular large format. The code should match the bag’s actual dimensions.
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