Lambskin...

meluvs2shop · Sep 4th, 2007, 09:05 PM

I know some of you ladies have the lambskin leather so I was wondering your opinion on it.

Is it durable? Delicate? Would you buy it again? Everyday use? (I won't use it everyday but still curious.)

I have been wanting a grey Chanel ever since I saw Purrrfect's (too many r's? lol) grey reissue and a grey E/W.

The SA at Sak's emailed me today & informed me he does have a E/W in grey, but in lambskin and not caviar.

Would you still get a lambskin E/W?

I love the color! I would just like to get your opinions on this type of leather first.

Mari

TIA!

Purrrfect · Sep 4th, 2007, 09:24 PM

Hey, it's Purrrfect here with all my r's. hehehe.

I was scared of the lambskin at first, my first lambskin was a red Madison. You do have to be aware of it but I don't feel obsessed with worry when carrying it or the reissues anymore.

You will love it and get a feel for just how careful you need to be, depending on your level of care with your current bags.

Good luck on your decision.

mscupcake · Sep 4th, 2007, 09:30 PM

Lambskin is so pretty--smoother, softer, elegant--but very delicate. I sold my coral Lambskin E/W and my black Lambskin Kelly recently, both of which had never been worn. The E/W had creasing on the inside flap, and the Kelly also had creasing/wrinkling on the corners--this was all from being stored. I would recommend looking at vintage Lambskin pieces to see how they wear.

I wouldn't use it everyday, but I think it would be fabulous as an evening or special occasion bag!

Regina07 · Sep 5th, 2007, 02:05 AM

I love lambskin and use a lambskin jumbo as an everyday bag. I appreciate other people's thoughts that lambskin is too delicate but it doesn't bother me. I like having a purse that has some "use" on it instead of looking brand new.

I do think everyone should have at least one lambskin in her collection tho'!

pond23 · Sep 5th, 2007, 02:25 AM

Some lambskin flaps seem to be more delicate than others. The Grey Lambskin Jumbo that I bought recently seems to be more durable. I think Chanel added some sort of protective coating over the leather, because it feels and smells different from other lambskin flaps that I have seen. If the E/W flap in grey is similar in texture to my Jumbo, then I say don't worry about it and go for it. I love grey flaps, in either caviar or lambskin.

-Stephanie (pond23)

bagshopr · Sep 5th, 2007, 09:44 AM

How do I know if my bag is lambskin? I bought a "messenger bag" at the Saks EGC event. What sold me is the feel of the leather- the softest I have felt in my life. I don't see anything on the cards that says it is lambskin.

czo28 · Sep 5th, 2007, 09:46 AM

I love lambskin. I love the feel and love the look. I have lambskin bags and enjoy using them everyday. I am careful with them but not so careful that I wouldn't enjoy using them.

jmen · Sep 5th, 2007, 09:50 AM

With the exception of a white caviar, all my Chanels are lambskin. I love the look of them. The darker the color, the less concerned I am about them showing dirt. I have no hesitation carrying the black, the plum; however I have a coral e/w that I'm scared to death to use. I'll bite the bullet eventually because it can always be sent in to be cleaned and/or redyed if necessary.

If you decide you are going to pass on it, please let me know, as I'm trying to find one to match a fantasy weave coat.

chloe-babe · Sep 5th, 2007, 11:51 AM

Im new to Chanel, and I could not believe how amazing the lambskin feels. I purchased the wallet, even tho I know it is most likely to wear more in the lambskin, simply because I could not resist the feel of it!! I figure I will take more care of a purse and wallet that I love, rather than settle for a caviar (OK I admit, I might have purchased one of these too

), but I have had no problems with my lambskin purse so far.

I just purchased a bordeux flap, brand new, and already inside, there are marks from the inside chain handles, but it just adds to the charm imo.

meluvs2shop · Sep 5th, 2007, 11:05 PM

TY ladies for your opinions! I will see this beauty this weekend!

I am sure my dh would love it if I could walk away after seeing this baby...especially since i recently purchased the E/W in beige but in caviar.

mscupcake · Sep 5th, 2007, 11:59 PM

^Please post pictures when you get it =) And congratulations on your beige caviar! I love the E/W!!!

meluvs2shop · Sep 6th, 2007, 12:36 AM

mscupcake- are YOU the one with the beautiful grey E/W?!?!
if so, it's totally YOUR fault (and purrrfect's) that I am in this predicament...

love (LOVE!) the grey!

two new E/W bags in two weekends...is it possible?

ChinaLocaChanel · Sep 6th, 2007, 12:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by meluvs2shop

I know some of you ladies have the lambskin leather so I was wondering your opinion on it.

Is it durable? Delicate? Would you buy it again? Everyday use? (I won't use it everyday but still curious.)

I have been wanting a grey Chanel ever since I saw Purrrfect's (too many r's? lol) grey reissue and a grey E/W.

The SA at Sak's emailed me today & informed me he does have a E/W in grey, but in lambskin and not caviar.

Would you still get a lambskin E/W?

I love the color! I would just like to get your opinions on this type of leather first.

Mari

TIA!

Hey Mari! I'm just wondering which Chanel did you go to? Is this grey e/w with new chain or old? I've been looking for lambskin e/w with new chain. Thanks.

meluvs2shop · Sep 6th, 2007, 07:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChinaLocaChanel

Hey Mari! I'm just wondering which Chanel did you go to? Is this grey e/w with new chain or old? I've been looking for lambskin e/w with new chain. Thanks.

Hi! I am not sure yet of the chain. I plan on going to see it tomorrow.

mscupcake · Sep 7th, 2007, 12:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by meluvs2shop

mscupcake- are YOU the one with the beautiful grey E/W?!?!
if so, it's totally YOUR fault (and purrrfect's) that I am in this predicament...

love (LOVE!) the grey!

two new E/W bags in two weekends...is it possible?

who, me? hehe!

weekend's coming up...you HAVE to post pics as soon as you get it!!!

Sep 4th, 2007, 09:05 PM	#1
meluvs2shop Member	Lambskin... I know some of you ladies have the lambskin leather so I was wondering your opinion on it. Is it durable? Delicate? Would you buy it again? Everyday use? (I won't use it everyday but still curious.) I have been wanting a grey Chanel ever since I saw Purrrfect's (too many r's? lol) grey reissue and a grey E/W. The SA at Sak's emailed me today & informed me he does have a E/W in grey, but in lambskin and not caviar. Would you still get a lambskin E/W? I love the color! I would just like to get your opinions on this type of leather first. Mari TIA! Last edited by meluvs2shop; Sep 4th, 2007 at 09:18 PM.

Sep 4th, 2007, 09:24 PM	#2
Purrrfect Member Location: L.A, California	Re: Lambskin... Hey, it's Purrrfect here with all my r's. hehehe. I was scared of the lambskin at first, my first lambskin was a red Madison. You do have to be aware of it but I don't feel obsessed with worry when carrying it or the reissues anymore. You will love it and get a feel for just how careful you need to be, depending on your level of care with your current bags. Good luck on your decision.

Sep 4th, 2007, 09:30 PM	#3
mscupcake Happy Holidays =) Location: Hillsborough, CA	Re: Lambskin... Lambskin is so pretty--smoother, softer, elegant--but very delicate. I sold my coral Lambskin E/W and my black Lambskin Kelly recently, both of which had never been worn. The E/W had creasing on the inside flap, and the Kelly also had creasing/wrinkling on the corners--this was all from being stored. I would recommend looking at vintage Lambskin pieces to see how they wear. I wouldn't use it everyday, but I think it would be fabulous as an evening or special occasion bag! Last edited by mscupcake; Sep 4th, 2007 at 09:32 PM.

Sep 5th, 2007, 02:05 AM	#4
Regina07 Member Location: Los Angeles California	Re: Lambskin... I love lambskin and use a lambskin jumbo as an everyday bag. I appreciate other people's thoughts that lambskin is too delicate but it doesn't bother me. I like having a purse that has some "use" on it instead of looking brand new. I do think everyone should have at least one lambskin in her collection tho'!

Sep 5th, 2007, 02:25 AM	#5
pond23 Stephanie Location: Southern CA	Re: Lambskin... Some lambskin flaps seem to be more delicate than others. The Grey Lambskin Jumbo that I bought recently seems to be more durable. I think Chanel added some sort of protective coating over the leather, because it feels and smells different from other lambskin flaps that I have seen. If the E/W flap in grey is similar in texture to my Jumbo, then I say don't worry about it and go for it. I love grey flaps, in either caviar or lambskin. -Stephanie (pond23) Last edited by pond23; Sep 5th, 2007 at 02:25 AM. Reason: typo

Sep 5th, 2007, 09:44 AM	#6
bagshopr Member	Re: Lambskin... How do I know if my bag is lambskin? I bought a "messenger bag" at the Saks EGC event. What sold me is the feel of the leather- the softest I have felt in my life. I don't see anything on the cards that says it is lambskin.

Sep 5th, 2007, 09:46 AM	#7
czo28 Member	Re: Lambskin... I love lambskin. I love the feel and love the look. I have lambskin bags and enjoy using them everyday. I am careful with them but not so careful that I wouldn't enjoy using them.

Sep 5th, 2007, 09:50 AM	#8
jmen Member	Re: Lambskin... With the exception of a white caviar, all my Chanels are lambskin. I love the look of them. The darker the color, the less concerned I am about them showing dirt. I have no hesitation carrying the black, the plum; however I have a coral e/w that I'm scared to death to use. I'll bite the bullet eventually because it can always be sent in to be cleaned and/or redyed if necessary. If you decide you are going to pass on it, please let me know, as I'm trying to find one to match a fantasy weave coat.

Sep 5th, 2007, 11:51 AM	#9
chloe-babe Member Location: United Kingdom	Re: Lambskin... Im new to Chanel, and I could not believe how amazing the lambskin feels. I purchased the wallet, even tho I know it is most likely to wear more in the lambskin, simply because I could not resist the feel of it!! I figure I will take more care of a purse and wallet that I love, rather than settle for a caviar (OK I admit, I might have purchased one of these too ), but I have had no problems with my lambskin purse so far. I just purchased a bordeux flap, brand new, and already inside, there are marks from the inside chain handles, but it just adds to the charm imo.

Sep 5th, 2007, 11:05 PM	#10
meluvs2shop Member	Re: Lambskin... TY ladies for your opinions! I will see this beauty this weekend! I am sure my dh would love it if I could walk away after seeing this baby...especially since i recently purchased the E/W in beige but in caviar.

Sep 5th, 2007, 11:59 PM	#11
mscupcake Happy Holidays =) Location: Hillsborough, CA	Re: Lambskin... ^Please post pictures when you get it =) And congratulations on your beige caviar! I love the E/W!!!

Sep 6th, 2007, 12:36 AM	#12
meluvs2shop Member	Re: Lambskin... mscupcake- are YOU the one with the beautiful grey E/W?!?! if so, it's totally YOUR fault (and purrrfect's) that I am in this predicament... love (LOVE!) the grey! two new E/W bags in two weekends...is it possible?