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cubby · Jun 1st, 2006, 04:36 AM

Hi! I just bought my first Chanel bag, used but in excellent condition, a 2.55 (224) lambskin black bag and I'm just curious as to the difference between the lambskin and the caviar leather. Which is more expensive? Thanks! :)

pink_bai2bi · Jun 1st, 2006, 07:56 AM

Lambskin is smoother and much more delicate = couple hundred dollars more expensive

Caviar is bumpier and much more durable = won't scratch as easily

fr2nc1z · Jun 1st, 2006, 08:03 AM

^ Yep, what she said

Personally, I have lambskin in purses I will only use in special occassions and caviar in everyday purses :)

Swanky Mama Of Three · Jun 1st, 2006, 10:18 AM

they're right

the caviar has a lightly textured feel, you know it's caviar right away.
the lambskin is the softest Chanel leather and is least durable but SOOO soft. The Chanel SA I spoke w/ last week told me that the newer lambskin seems to have a 'finish' on it and doesn't seem quite as "vulnerable" as it was in past seasons.

S'Mom · Jun 1st, 2006, 11:34 AM

Personally, I love lambskin or deerskin vs. Caviar which I find a little stiff but I'm really partial to soft leathers. Lambskin does need a little extra attention.....

fr2nc1z · Jun 1st, 2006, 06:59 PM

Calfskin is also a good material :)
I have a tan purse on that and its really nice! Not as soft as lambskin though!

Swanky Mama Of Three · Jun 1st, 2006, 07:11 PM

^ I agree, calfskin is also fab!
Can Chanel go wrong!? LOL!

nathansgirl1908 · Jun 1st, 2006, 07:34 PM

Originally Posted by cubby

Hi! I just bought my first Chanel bag, used but in excellent condition, a 2.55 (224) lambskin black bag and I'm just curious as to the difference between the lambskin and the caviar leather. Which is more expensive? Thanks! :)

Lambskin is more expensive. But caviar is more durable, and I know with my track record

I tend to stick with bags in caviar.

Meow · Jun 11th, 2006, 07:17 AM

How can you tell the difference between a calfskin and lambskin?

NL3181 · Jun 11th, 2006, 07:32 AM

i like Caviar and Calfskin

melisande · Jun 11th, 2006, 10:25 AM

Originally Posted by Meow

How can you tell the difference between a calfskin and lambskin?

Caviar is 'heavier' and has got texture. Lambskin is soft and smooth.

BigBagLady · Nov 26th, 2006, 01:30 PM

Hi all,
Please do tell me what you prefer and why. Thanks!

ShoooSh · Nov 26th, 2006, 01:31 PM

definitely caviar .. more classy + durable

imgg · Nov 26th, 2006, 01:41 PM

lambskin...more classy- less durable though....

doulosforhim · Nov 26th, 2006, 01:59 PM

it really depends on how you are with bags. i tend to be rough and hate having the thought of needing to be extra careful so i lean more towards the caviar side. but the lambskin is unbelievable soft and does capture the true color in a amazingly way. scratches will show along with those imperfections that make the bag unique.
sorry if i have not been any help.

View Poll Results: Which do you prefer?
Caviar	162	57.65%
Lambskin	119	42.35%
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Jun 1st, 2006, 04:36 AM	#1
cubby OP Member Joined: Nov 2005 Location: Philippines Posts: 383	Lambskin vs Caviar? Hi! I just bought my first Chanel bag, used but in excellent condition, a 2.55 (224) lambskin black bag and I'm just curious as to the difference between the lambskin and the caviar leather. Which is more expensive? Thanks! :)

Jun 1st, 2006, 07:56 AM	#2
pink_bai2bi Member Joined: Apr 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 259	Re: caviar vs lambskin Lambskin is smoother and much more delicate = couple hundred dollars more expensive Caviar is bumpier and much more durable = won't scratch as easily
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Jun 1st, 2006, 08:03 AM	#3
fr2nc1z Member Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 2,616	Re: caviar vs lambskin ^ Yep, what she said Personally, I have lambskin in purses I will only use in special occassions and caviar in everyday purses :)
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Jun 1st, 2006, 10:18 AM	#4
Swanky Mama Of Three Joined: Jan 2006 Location: Dallas Area Posts: 42,765	Re: caviar vs lambskin they're right the caviar has a lightly textured feel, you know it's caviar right away. the lambskin is the softest Chanel leather and is least durable but SOOO soft. The Chanel SA I spoke w/ last week told me that the newer lambskin seems to have a 'finish' on it and doesn't seem quite as "vulnerable" as it was in past seasons.
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Jun 1st, 2006, 11:34 AM	#5
S'Mom Resistance is Futile Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 14,766	Re: caviar vs lambskin Personally, I love lambskin or deerskin vs. Caviar which I find a little stiff but I'm really partial to soft leathers. Lambskin does need a little extra attention.....

Jun 1st, 2006, 06:59 PM	#6
fr2nc1z Member Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 2,616	Re: caviar vs lambskin Calfskin is also a good material :) I have a tan purse on that and its really nice! Not as soft as lambskin though!
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Jun 1st, 2006, 07:11 PM	#7
Swanky Mama Of Three Joined: Jan 2006 Location: Dallas Area Posts: 42,765	Re: caviar vs lambskin ^ I agree, calfskin is also fab! Can Chanel go wrong!? LOL!
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Jun 11th, 2006, 07:17 AM	#9
Meow Member Joined: May 2006 Location: Forbidden City Posts: 404	Re: caviar vs lambskin How can you tell the difference between a calfskin and lambskin?

Jun 11th, 2006, 07:32 AM	#10
NL3181 Have you eaten ? Joined: Feb 2006 Location: Netherlands Posts: 1,447	Re: caviar vs lambskin i like Caviar and Calfskin
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Nov 26th, 2006, 01:30 PM	#12
BigBagLady Member Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 333	caviar vs lambskin Hi all, Please do tell me what you prefer and why. Thanks!
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Nov 26th, 2006, 01:31 PM	#13
ShoooSh formerly Chloe Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 4,451	Re: caviar vs lambskin definitely caviar .. more classy + durable
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Nov 26th, 2006, 01:41 PM	#14
imgg Member Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 2,869	Re: caviar vs lambskin lambskin...more classy- less durable though....
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Nov 26th, 2006, 01:59 PM	#15
doulosforhim Member Joined: Jan 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 5,843	Re: caviar vs lambskin it really depends on how you are with bags. i tend to be rough and hate having the thought of needing to be extra careful so i lean more towards the caviar side. but the lambskin is unbelievable soft and does capture the true color in a amazingly way. scratches will show along with those imperfections that make the bag unique. sorry if i have not been any help.

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