Comparisons
Caviar vs lambskin
Chanel's two main Classic Flap leathers compared.
Fashionphile describes Caviar as embossed calfskin that stays stiff and resists scratches, and lambskin as soft and velvety but delicate and easily scratched. Caviar can be wiped with a damp cloth; lambskin needs extra care. The choice is between structure and durability on one side and softness on the other.
| Caviar leather | Lambskin | |
|---|---|---|
| Hide | Calf | Lamb |
| Grain | Embossed pebble | Smooth |
| Structure | Stiff | Soft |
| Scratches | Resistant | Scratches easily |
| Introduced | 1990s | — |