Medium Cambon Tote Bag

absolutanne · Aug 30th, 2006, 01:20 AM

I've been eyeing this bag for quite some time now, I do know it IS a past collection (S/S 2005 I believe) but I just love the bag in Black with White CCs - not like the foto below. Do those of you who own it still use it? Is it a practical day bag? I need something practical - fit alot of stuff - but also classy and not too showy, aside from the CCs. I just bought a F/W 06 Gucci Choco Guccisima wallet w/ the bowtie! It's heavenly and now I'm eyeing on a Cambon tote to house it day-to-day. Thanks for your feedback!

asl_bebes · Aug 30th, 2006, 01:30 AM

I have the medium tote in beige with black CC's and I still love it! I think it's very casual chic ... looks great with jeans and when you're dressed up. It holds quite a bit ... large wallet, cellphone, keys and small makeup case and probably more. HTH

nypersonalshopper · Aug 30th, 2006, 12:11 PM

I love the Medium tote...I don't have that bag, but have tried it on. I am not sure where you are from, but here in NY the winters are SO cold! I usually end up with layers including a sweater and a heavy coat. So....my only concern with the medium tote was that it wouldn't fit over a coat. Other than that, I think it is a great bag.....and like that it has a top zipper. The smallest one is all open....which makes me nervous! LOL I would get it! :o)

GTOFan · Aug 30th, 2006, 12:24 PM

I have the bag and I love it!

The only thing is that it is really not a shoulder bag unless your super-skinny!

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SophiaLee · Aug 30th, 2006, 12:42 PM

I have the large tote and I still use it . Something that cost that much I will use for awhile no matter what ( usually ) ! Extremely durable .

staceyy · Aug 30th, 2006, 01:34 PM

I have the exact bag you want. I use it at least three times a week. It's a perfect size for me. I fit everything I need plus, have room left over. I also like the zipper top. There's still an opening on the side you can reach in and out so you're not constantly unzipping. I wear it comfortably on my shoulder. However, I'm pretty petite at 5'0.

I wear it with jeans or when I want to dress up a little on the weekends. Here's a picture of mine..

mee4 · Aug 30th, 2006, 03:05 PM

You should buy it!

I have the med blk/blk one and I love it! So far, I only used it twice but I cant wait to use it more. Whats keeping me from using it? I have my other everyday bags that I use so I only use it for dress up.

It does fit everything I need: wallet, phone, sunglasses, makeup bag, and keys.

absolutanne · Aug 30th, 2006, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by mee4

You should buy it!

I have the med blk/blk one and I love it! So far, I only used it twice but I cant wait to use it more. Whats keeping me from using it? I have my other everyday bags that I use so I only use it for dress up.

It does fit everything I need: wallet, phone, sunglasses, makeup bag, and keys.

Thanks girls! I am still lusting for this bag. I have a petite frame as well (5'0, 97 lbs) I tried it at the boutique and it looks great, it doesn't look like luggage and classically matches with most of my wardrobe. I live in Houston, TX so humidity is the only issue - no snow here!
The black on black I saw at the boutique is patent CCs on black! Unlike yours it looks leather!

xstacyx · Aug 31st, 2006, 12:36 AM

i have the large black cambon tote with patent cc's and i LOVE it...

H_addict · Aug 31st, 2006, 12:38 AM

I have the pink one, like the ad! Since the day I bought it, I used it once!

But seeing this picture, makes me want to take it out again!!!

Here is the medium tote on a 5'8" me:

absolutanne · Sep 8th, 2006, 01:17 PM

I decided to wait the Chanel purchase. I went to the Chanel Saks store and tried on a Medium Classic Flap in Black Caviar, I LOOOVE it!! Such a BEAUTIFUL bag! I'm gonna save for the classic flap, hopefully for Xmas!! I'm new to Chanel, so now I know that the classic flap is a must have for any closet!

The classic flap, though a different function, just glows compared to the Cambon medium tote when I saw it side-by-side.

Cat Lover · Sep 8th, 2006, 03:58 PM

Absolutanne,
The exact same thing happened to me!

I posted a thread asking about a Cambon because I wanted to buy one, but then I saw pictures of the classic flap, tried it on in person, and read that it's timeless etc. and I decided that I wanted it in black caviar with silver hardware instead of a Cambon (though I might wait til I'm a bit older for it)! Good luck with yours

Lvbabydoll · Sep 9th, 2006, 12:29 AM

I do love the Cambons..in the totes, I have the medium pink and the large black/white and love them! I used the black one today for carrying around my notebooks and textbook at school today. I love how it isn't heavy to begin with so you aren't weighed down once you do put things in it.

absolutanne · Sep 10th, 2006, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Cat Lover

Absolutanne,
The exact same thing happened to me!

I posted a thread asking about a Cambon because I wanted to buy one, but then I saw pictures of the classic flap, tried it on in person, and read that it's timeless etc. and I decided that I wanted it in black caviar with silver hardware instead of a Cambon (though I might wait til I'm a bit older for it)! Good luck with yours

Haha, that was the same exact bag (that i tried on) that made me fall for the classic flap line! Blk caviar with silver hardware. It's no surprise, it's a magnificent bag!

SophiaLee · Sep 10th, 2006, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by absolutanne

Haha, that was the same exact bag (that i tried on) that made me fall for the classic flap line! Blk caviar with silver hardware. It's no surprise, it's a magnificent bag!

Seriously ! My Jumbo blk/wht Caviar is my new favorite thing in the world !

I'd wrestler a mugger for her in a

beat !

Aug 30th, 2006, 01:20 AM	#1
absolutanne in love with Chanel. Location: Texas	Medium Cambon Tote Bag I've been eyeing this bag for quite some time now, I do know it IS a past collection (S/S 2005 I believe) but I just love the bag in Black with White CCs - not like the foto below. Do those of you who own it still use it? Is it a practical day bag? I need something practical - fit alot of stuff - but also classy and not too showy, aside from the CCs. I just bought a F/W 06 Gucci Choco Guccisima wallet w/ the bowtie! It's heavenly and now I'm eyeing on a Cambon tote to house it day-to-day. Thanks for your feedback! __________________ Finally got my PPW 2006 6MT 350Z! Saving for: Black w/ Gold Caviar Jumbo + Fuschia bifold Bearn in Chevre Mysore + 30cm Gold Clemence Birkin w/ GH + 32cm BJ Togo Kelly Retourne w/ PH + 25cm Vert Chartreuse Swift w/ PH + 30cm Etoupe Clemence Birkin w/ PH

Aug 30th, 2006, 01:30 AM	#2
asl_bebes livin' my life Location: Banned from Neiman Marcus	Re: Medium Cambon Tote Bag I have the medium tote in beige with black CC's and I still love it! I think it's very casual chic ... looks great with jeans and when you're dressed up. It holds quite a bit ... large wallet, cellphone, keys and small makeup case and probably more. HTH

Aug 30th, 2006, 12:11 PM	#3
nypersonalshopper Purse Shopper/Addict	Re: Medium Cambon Tote Bag I love the Medium tote...I don't have that bag, but have tried it on. I am not sure where you are from, but here in NY the winters are SO cold! I usually end up with layers including a sweater and a heavy coat. So....my only concern with the medium tote was that it wouldn't fit over a coat. Other than that, I think it is a great bag.....and like that it has a top zipper. The smallest one is all open....which makes me nervous! LOL I would get it! :o)

Aug 30th, 2006, 12:24 PM	#4
GTOFan Member	Re: Medium Cambon Tote Bag I have the bag and I love it! The only thing is that it is really not a shoulder bag unless your super-skinny! GTO3.jpg

Aug 30th, 2006, 12:42 PM	#5
SophiaLee Guest Star Location: Matthews, NC	Re: Medium Cambon Tote Bag I have the large tote and I still use it . Something that cost that much I will use for awhile no matter what ( usually ) ! Extremely durable .

Aug 31st, 2006, 12:36 AM	#9
xstacyx Member	Re: Medium Cambon Tote Bag i have the large black cambon tote with patent cc's and i LOVE it... __________________ My Chanel Babies: Black Caviar GST with s/h and Black Cambon wallet with Patent CC's 2009 Wishlist: Black Caviar Jumbo with s/h I like my money right where I can see it: hanging in my closet!

Sep 8th, 2006, 01:17 PM	#11
absolutanne in love with Chanel. Location: Texas	Re: Medium Cambon Tote Bag I decided to wait the Chanel purchase. I went to the Chanel Saks store and tried on a Medium Classic Flap in Black Caviar, I LOOOVE it!! Such a BEAUTIFUL bag! I'm gonna save for the classic flap, hopefully for Xmas!! I'm new to Chanel, so now I know that the classic flap is a must have for any closet! The classic flap, though a different function, just glows compared to the Cambon medium tote when I saw it side-by-side. __________________ Finally got my PPW 2006 6MT 350Z! Saving for: Black w/ Gold Caviar Jumbo + Fuschia bifold Bearn in Chevre Mysore + 30cm Gold Clemence Birkin w/ GH + 32cm BJ Togo Kelly Retourne w/ PH + 25cm Vert Chartreuse Swift w/ PH + 30cm Etoupe Clemence Birkin w/ PH

Sep 8th, 2006, 03:58 PM	#12
Cat Lover Member	Re: Medium Cambon Tote Bag Absolutanne, The exact same thing happened to me! I posted a thread asking about a Cambon because I wanted to buy one, but then I saw pictures of the classic flap, tried it on in person, and read that it's timeless etc. and I decided that I wanted it in black caviar with silver hardware instead of a Cambon (though I might wait til I'm a bit older for it)! Good luck with yours

Sep 9th, 2006, 12:29 AM	#13
Lvbabydoll ♥'s Cupcakes Location: California	Re: Medium Cambon Tote Bag I do love the Cambons..in the totes, I have the medium pink and the large black/white and love them! I used the black one today for carrying around my notebooks and textbook at school today. I love how it isn't heavy to begin with so you aren't weighed down once you do put things in it. __________________ My Collection!(slideshows on p. 95; updated 12/25). My other addiction-Juicy Couture charms! (posts 1779, 1780) Please visit my Etsy site, www.RitzeeRebel.etsy.com for my felt pins!~~ New styles added 1/1!