The Guide to Chanel Wallet on Chain WOC Bags

History of the Chanel Wallet on Chain (WOC)
The Chanel Wallet on Chain (WOC) was first introduced around the ‘90, and since then, it has become a groundbreaking icon in the realm of handbags. The WOC seamlessly merged the functionality of a wallet with the elegance of a classic Chanel bag. For the time, its ingenious design, featuring a compact size and a long chain and leather strap, not only offered practicality but also played a pivotal role in shaping the trend towards more miniature-sized bags.

The WOC quickly became a cult favorite as Chanel lovers would enjoy the best of both worlds – a versatile wallet and getting to have a sophisticated Chanel handbag at their side. The classic WOC style from Chanel shares a lot of the same iconic features and details as the ever-popular classic Chanel Double Flap. The popularity of the WOC has transformed fashion and showcased Chanel’s comment on innovation, always inspired by their fearless founder, Coco Chanel.

Features of the Chanel WOC
The classic Chanel Wallet on Chain bag is a slim and compact bag with a single gusset. On the outside, there is a back pocket on the WOC, and the front features the iconic CC logo. The leather and chain strap is long, making the Wallet on Chain an ideal bag for crossbody wear. On the inside, the Chanel WOC opens to a compact fabric interior with 6 card slots, a patch pocket, and a zippered compartment.

Chanel WOC Sizes
The classic Chanel Wallet on Chain (WOC) comes in the regular size and in the mini size. Learn more about the resale value of different Chanel WOC sizes.

PRO TIP: You can tell by counting the quilts which WOC is the regular size and which one is the Mini size.

Chanel WOC Size Comparisons
The Mini Chanel Wallet on Chain WOC measures approximately 6” x 4.5” x 1.5”
The Regular Chanel Wallet on Chain WOC measures approximately 7.5” x 5” x 1.5”

Chanel WOC Styles
The Chanel classic Wallet on Chain has evolved into a cornerstone within the array of Chanel handbags, leading to its recurrent reinterpretation season after season and featuring an array of both limited edition and classic colorways. Due to the growing popularity of this bag, the Chanel WOC undergoes transformations into reimagined styles, drawing inspiration from other classic Chanel handbags. Today, we see not only the classic WOC but also other WOC styles such as the Chanel Boy WOC, the 2.55 WOC, the Trendy WOC, the Chanel 19 WOC, the Timeless WOC, the Chanel Sevruga WOC, and the Sweet Camelia WOC to name a few. Which Chanel WOC style would you choose?