Chanel’s August 2025 Price Rise — What It Means and How to Still Save

August 2025 brought another wave of price increases at Chanel. Across the Classic Flap line, most sizes saw an uplift, and even the Mini styles crept upward. Some countries increased prices by more than others, while some saw no change at all.

For Chanel lovers, the story is familiar: prices go up, availability stays tight, and buying sooner rather than later often means paying less. But there’s another way to approach it—by knowing where to buy.

How Luxury Hedge Helps You Pay Less

At Luxury Hedge, we track global Chanel prices in real time, factoring in exchange rates, tax refunds, and regional differences. That means you can see exactly where your dream bag costs less — sometimes saving hundreds or even thousands compared to your home country.

Even after the August 2025 rise, some countries still offer lower converted prices than others, especially when VAT refunds are taken into account. The difference between the highest and lowest price for the same model can be surprisingly large—and knowing that before you buy can make all the difference. But first, let’s take a focused look at the latest price changes.

Chanel Mini Classic Handbag — Price Changes by Country (August 2025)

This section focuses on the Mini Classic Handbag in Lambskin, Black (ref. A35200 Y04059 94305) as an example.

While some countries saw no change, others experienced increases of significant amounts, proving once again that Chanel’s pricing is anything but uniform worldwide. For the smart shopper, this is an opportunity — because with the right information, you can still find better value.

We’ve focused on the Mini Classic Handbag as an example here, but our interactive table below contains every Chanel handbag, shoe, and small leather good compared across all countries we track — updated with both old and new prices.

View the full Luxury Hedge comparison table →

Case Study: “Buy in France (Tax-Free)” Savings View — By Home Country

We’ve added a small snapshot table that answers a common question: “If I’m traveling, does it make sense to buy in France tax-free instead of at home?”

The table below shows the percentage difference for purchasing the Mini Classic Handbag in France tax-free. We’ve included home countries: Australia, New York (USA), Singapore, Hong Kong, UAE (AED), and Great Britain (GB). Of course if you’re shopping elsewhere, or you’re not from one of the above countries, or you’re looking for another product, you can use our full interactive price comparison tables here.

• What the % means:

  • Negative (–%) → Buying in France tax-free is cheaper than buying at home.

  • Positive (+%) → Buying in France tax-free is more expensive than buying at home.

France Tax-Free vs Home Country — % Difference (Mini Classic, Lambskin, Black)

The Takeaway

Chanel’s price increases are inevitable—but overpaying isn’t. With Luxury Hedge, you can:

• Compare old and new prices by country

• See real-time exchange rate impacts

• Factor in local tax refunds for travellers

• Identify the cheapest purchase location for your exact model

Whether you’re a collector, an investor, or a first-time buyer, our data helps you make the most informed decision—and keep more money in your pocket while still carrying the bag you love.

Interactive Tables

• For August 2025 % price increase per country: Use our interactive table below to search every Chanel product in every country, showing old price, new price and percentage change. Scroll across the table to access all columns.

• For the country to country price comparison with the new prices (and find out where to shop overseas to save) : search Chanel here at Luxury Hedge for the country to country price comparison!

Scroll across the table for all columns.