FROM LV to CHANEL help

kellyLV · May 14th, 2007, 09:59 AM

chanel lovers i need suggestions, help me with my first Chanel. I know i want a medium flap in black but which should i get?the one with modern chain or the old one?in gold or silver?(hardware,chain) TIA.

Mediana · May 14th, 2007, 02:29 PM

It´s hard to say, they are all beautiful, but for your first i would go for the old one.

Wheather to choose gold or silver is more about personal preference. I would usally go for the silver since i normally only use whitegold .. but lately i´ve reconsiderd and now i think gold is pretty nice as well :) Perhaps its the age..

Altough, if i were to buy a jumbo flap in red i would definitely go for the modern chain, so it all depens..

I would recommend you to try them all on, look your self in the mirror, nice ha :) ..hopefully you´ll know which one to choose.

Good luck

south · May 14th, 2007, 02:35 PM

I vote old chain since this will be your first bag. But I agree with Mediana- go to Chanel and try on different bags. It might give you a totally different perspective.

whistlerchic · May 14th, 2007, 02:37 PM

Everyone will have different opinions on which is the perfect flap - personally I chose the e/w caviar w/ silver hardware - and the old chain.

But it's true - you won't really know until you're there, and hopefully you get a good SA who'll indulge you and let you try them all on and change your mind 100 times like mine did!!

Good luck and welcome to Chanel. There's no turning back...

evychew · May 14th, 2007, 02:41 PM

I agree with the ladies; it is definitely a matter of personal preference. What may help you, however, is to think about the type of jewelry you wear. If you tend to wear gold, I would go with the gold HW, or vice-versa.

Also, it depends if you want something more edgy/contemporary, I would probably go with the new chain. IMO, the old chain is the more "classic" chanel. Good luck with your decision!

gucci fan · May 14th, 2007, 03:11 PM

I think the silver vs. gold really depends on what you would find more practical for you. I like silver better, but that is just my opinionl.

jmen · May 14th, 2007, 03:24 PM

Another 2 cents in the mix. My vote is for the older chain; it's traditional, classic. My vote goes to the gold hardware if you can still find it. Again, it's the original color and it seems harder to come by.

A consideration in choosing hardware color is by skin tone. Check skin tone at the wrist (the down side). Is there a yellow base of cool, more blue base color? If you are yellow based, gold will look far better than silver. If you are cool toned, silver is the best choice.

Granted the chain is not against your face, so go with your heart and no regrets!

Alice From Italy · May 14th, 2007, 03:59 PM

Old chain as it's the first bag you have, you have time to buy bags with new chain

I prefer silver but ended to buy gold because the only available. I think it depends on the color of accessories you wear :)

anghelq · May 14th, 2007, 04:01 PM

I like both! Maybe you can get a classic chain first and then get the new chain or vice versa. You can't go wrong. I like the silver chain better though. Like you, I collect mostly LV but had a changed of heart about a month or two ago. Now, I'm so obsessed with Chanel. I just got a Black Medium flap Caviar with classic silver chain and I love it to death. I can't wait to get my second chanel. Congrats on your upcoming purchase, I'm sure you will love it whether it's a classic, modern or the new chain.

BTW, which one are you planning to get the Caviar or the lambskin?

emememem · May 14th, 2007, 04:11 PM

I'm like you...big LV fan with several bags, but had to have a classic Chanel. I went with the med/lg black caviar flap, old chain, gold hardware...love it but find it a bit small....My next bag witt be a jumbo classic flap in tan, old chain, silver hardware...you see, once you get started.........

sammiekat · May 14th, 2007, 04:16 PM

I like both- it just depends what look you are going for.

kellyLV · May 14th, 2007, 04:20 PM

Lovely chanel ladies thanks for all your suggestions and for welcoming me here

even if I'm not yet an official Chanel owner

. (hopefully soon)

this is tough for me because we don't have Chanel here in Manila to try bags on. If i already made up my mind which to get,I would just ask a friend who's often in Europe, who might have a chance to visit Paris, to buy it for me.

kellyLV · May 14th, 2007, 04:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by anghelq

I like both! Maybe you can get a classic chain first and then get the new chain or vice versa. You can't go wrong. I like the silver chain better though. Like you, I collect mostly LV but had a changed of heart about a month or two ago. Now, I'm so obsessed with Chanel. I just got a Black Medium flap Caviar with classic silver chain and I love it to death. I can't wait to get my second chanel. Congrats on your upcoming purchase, I'm sure you will love it whether it's a classic, modern or the new chain.

BTW, which one are you planning to get the Caviar or the lambskin?

anghelq, I really want a caviar too. But which do you think is better?
(oh since I'm still planning to have a chanel, I'm still inlove with you Louis

hehe)

kellyLV · May 14th, 2007, 04:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jmen

Another 2 cents in the mix. My vote is for the older chain; it's traditional, classic. My vote goes to the gold hardware if you can still find it. Again, it's the original color and it seems harder to come by.

A consideration in choosing hardware color is by skin tone. Check skin tone at the wrist (the down side). Is there a yellow base of cool, more blue base color? If you are yellow based, gold will look far better than silver. If you are cool toned, silver is the best choice.

Granted the chain is not against your face, so go with your heart and no regrets!

Thanks jmen,oh this is interesting, I'm asian with yellow skin tone. so gold will look better on me?
I'm wearing a lot of gold jewerlies/accessories because of my LVs. So it would also be nice to have silver for a change right? but.......gold really goes with the classic look....AHHH this is tough

anghelq · May 14th, 2007, 04:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kellyLV

anghelq, I really want a caviar too. But which do you think is better?
(oh since I'm still planning to have a chanel, I'm still inlove with you Louis

hehe)

For me, it's caviar because it's durable and not easily scratch. I like the lambskin too but I'm scared I might ruined it lol. I'm planning to get lambskin later on but a small flap though. I still love Louis too but I'm leaning towards Chanel more.

May 14th, 2007, 09:59 AM	#1
kellyLV LV Princess	FROM LV to CHANEL help chanel lovers i need suggestions, help me with my first Chanel. I know i want a medium flap in black but which should i get?the one with modern chain or the old one?in gold or silver?(hardware,chain) TIA.

May 14th, 2007, 02:29 PM	#2
Mediana Member Location: Sweden	Re: FROM LV to CHANEL help It´s hard to say, they are all beautiful, but for your first i would go for the old one. Wheather to choose gold or silver is more about personal preference. I would usally go for the silver since i normally only use whitegold .. but lately i´ve reconsiderd and now i think gold is pretty nice as well :) Perhaps its the age.. Altough, if i were to buy a jumbo flap in red i would definitely go for the modern chain, so it all depens.. I would recommend you to try them all on, look your self in the mirror, nice ha :) ..hopefully you´ll know which one to choose. Good luck

May 14th, 2007, 02:35 PM	#3
south Member	Re: FROM LV to CHANEL help I vote old chain since this will be your first bag. But I agree with Mediana- go to Chanel and try on different bags. It might give you a totally different perspective.

May 14th, 2007, 02:37 PM	#4
whistlerchic Member	Re: FROM LV to CHANEL help Everyone will have different opinions on which is the perfect flap - personally I chose the e/w caviar w/ silver hardware - and the old chain. But it's true - you won't really know until you're there, and hopefully you get a good SA who'll indulge you and let you try them all on and change your mind 100 times like mine did!! Good luck and welcome to Chanel. There's no turning back...

May 14th, 2007, 02:41 PM	#5
evychew Member Location: Palos Verdes/ Berkeley	Re: FROM LV to CHANEL help I agree with the ladies; it is definitely a matter of personal preference. What may help you, however, is to think about the type of jewelry you wear. If you tend to wear gold, I would go with the gold HW, or vice-versa. Also, it depends if you want something more edgy/contemporary, I would probably go with the new chain. IMO, the old chain is the more "classic" chanel. Good luck with your decision! __________________

May 14th, 2007, 03:11 PM	#6
gucci fan Member Location: currently Montgomery, Alabama	Re: FROM LV to CHANEL help I think the silver vs. gold really depends on what you would find more practical for you. I like silver better, but that is just my opinionl.

May 14th, 2007, 03:24 PM	#7
jmen Member	Re: FROM LV to CHANEL help Another 2 cents in the mix. My vote is for the older chain; it's traditional, classic. My vote goes to the gold hardware if you can still find it. Again, it's the original color and it seems harder to come by. A consideration in choosing hardware color is by skin tone. Check skin tone at the wrist (the down side). Is there a yellow base of cool, more blue base color? If you are yellow based, gold will look far better than silver. If you are cool toned, silver is the best choice. Granted the chain is not against your face, so go with your heart and no regrets!

May 14th, 2007, 03:59 PM	#8
Alice From Italy Proud Member Location: Near Venezia - Italy	Re: FROM LV to CHANEL help Old chain as it's the first bag you have, you have time to buy bags with new chain I prefer silver but ended to buy gold because the only available. I think it depends on the color of accessories you wear :) __________________ Due to my exam of abilitation that is coming closer day by day (16-17-18th Dec. 2008) I won't be online untill the middle of December! But I wanted to tell you that I miss the Forum!!! Take a look at my slowly growing collection! This year I must be a good girl and save money!!

May 14th, 2007, 04:01 PM	#9
anghelq Angela Location: California	Re: FROM LV to CHANEL help I like both! Maybe you can get a classic chain first and then get the new chain or vice versa. You can't go wrong. I like the silver chain better though. Like you, I collect mostly LV but had a changed of heart about a month or two ago. Now, I'm so obsessed with Chanel. I just got a Black Medium flap Caviar with classic silver chain and I love it to death. I can't wait to get my second chanel. Congrats on your upcoming purchase, I'm sure you will love it whether it's a classic, modern or the new chain. BTW, which one are you planning to get the Caviar or the lambskin? __________________ Last edited by anghelq; May 14th, 2007 at 04:04 PM.

May 14th, 2007, 04:11 PM	#10
emememem Member Location: Sunny Florida	Re: FROM LV to CHANEL help I'm like you...big LV fan with several bags, but had to have a classic Chanel. I went with the med/lg black caviar flap, old chain, gold hardware...love it but find it a bit small....My next bag witt be a jumbo classic flap in tan, old chain, silver hardware...you see, once you get started.........

May 14th, 2007, 04:16 PM	#11
sammiekat CHANEL/CL Enabler Location: 2 Star Town	Re: FROM LV to CHANEL help I like both- it just depends what look you are going for. __________________ Currently seeking: Christian Louboutin Very Noeud Pink Size 41

May 14th, 2007, 04:20 PM	#12
kellyLV LV Princess	Re: FROM LV to CHANEL help Lovely chanel ladies thanks for all your suggestions and for welcoming me here even if I'm not yet an official Chanel owner. (hopefully soon) this is tough for me because we don't have Chanel here in Manila to try bags on. If i already made up my mind which to get,I would just ask a friend who's often in Europe, who might have a chance to visit Paris, to buy it for me.