East West Chain

chubstersmom · Oct 20th, 2008, 12:13 PM

Does anyone know if the chain to this bag can be doubled up at all? Or is it too short to do that?
Thinking of going to buy this bag today. My DH will freak out once he finds out I'm buying another bag, but I've gotta take the plunge with the price increases around the corner. Wish me luck!

jmen · Oct 20th, 2008, 01:20 PM

The older version, that doesn't have the back pocket, has a single adjustable chain. The new one that has the back pocket, has double chains that are not adjustable -- at least my pre-fall one doesn't. The e/w is lightweight, easy to carry in the hand or over the shoulder. (Good luck, btw)

StarBrite310 · Oct 21st, 2008, 02:35 AM

Mine has the back pocket and one chain which is adjustable. That's my favorite thing about the bag. It's so great how I can lengthen, shorten or even remove the chain to turn the bag into a clutch. Unfortunately though it is too short and only has one hole on each side so it cant be doubled, but there are so many ways to wear the purse. It's amazing!

chubstersmom · Oct 21st, 2008, 09:40 AM

I saw some photos of the black caviar E/W flap with the new bijoux chain, but I thought the Chanel SA told me that the black caviar is still only available with the single chain. Anyone have any info on this? Also, does anyone have a preference on the single chain or bijoux chain for the e/w flap?

Aurora · Oct 21st, 2008, 12:16 PM

No preference on the chain but the one with the single chain is detachable so you can actually use it as a clutch. The bijoux and double chain cannot be removed. The black caviar with the single chain is a classic so your SA is right. The bijoux and double chain are seasonal variations.

Oct 20th, 2008, 12:13 PM	#1
chubstersmom Member	East West Chain Does anyone know if the chain to this bag can be doubled up at all? Or is it too short to do that? Thinking of going to buy this bag today. My DH will freak out once he finds out I'm buying another bag, but I've gotta take the plunge with the price increases around the corner. Wish me luck!

Oct 21st, 2008, 02:35 AM	#3
StarBrite310 Loooves Purses! Location: Los Angeles, CA.	Mine has the back pocket and one chain which is adjustable. That's my favorite thing about the bag. It's so great how I can lengthen, shorten or even remove the chain to turn the bag into a clutch. Unfortunately though it is too short and only has one hole on each side so it cant be doubled, but there are so many ways to wear the purse. It's amazing! __________________

Oct 21st, 2008, 09:40 AM	#4
chubstersmom Member	Chanel E/W Flap's Chain I saw some photos of the black caviar E/W flap with the new bijoux chain, but I thought the Chanel SA told me that the black caviar is still only available with the single chain. Anyone have any info on this? Also, does anyone have a preference on the single chain or bijoux chain for the e/w flap?

Oct 20th, 2008, 01:20 PM	#2
jmen Member	The older version, that doesn't have the back pocket, has a single adjustable chain. The new one that has the back pocket, has double chains that are not adjustable -- at least my pre-fall one doesn't. The e/w is lightweight, easy to carry in the hand or over the shoulder. (Good luck, btw)

Oct 21st, 2008, 12:16 PM	#5
Aurora Member	No preference on the chain but the one with the single chain is detachable so you can actually use it as a clutch. The bijoux and double chain cannot be removed. The black caviar with the single chain is a classic so your SA is right. The bijoux and double chain are seasonal variations.